as far as i know, bamboo is wacom's low end tablet
it has lesser pressure sensitivity levels than the graphire. so i dont know y u wont have to change with a bamboo to go into serious stuff.
and a bamboo for 400 to 500?
i saw a small(a5 i think) bamboo retailing at
best denki for sgd145 only
wait! or is there a high end bamboo?