The Wacom Bamboo performs two different tasks for me. Firstly, it replaced at least temporarily, the mouse (this is the factory a corresponding mode available), resulting in the operation to relax the right hand because of the different attitude. Secondly, I use the product in the graphics tablet mode to edit in Photoshop Elements 7 Digital Photos. This is much easier than with a traditional mouse with a graphics tablet, because you have just a better feeling for the "brushwork". Certainly can not compete with the much more expensive professional trays from the same manufacturer the tray, but is designed for hobbyists perfectly adequate and also due to the smaller size on the desk easy to place. The only disadvantage of the input device is that under Windows VISTA always the error message "Driver for graphics tablet was not found" appears.
Overall, an excellent price / performance ratio, therefore, recommended.