SuperPen Graphics Tablet

by ThinkGeek

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• ASIN: B0002198L4
• Item model number: TRUE-Touch Super PEN 3D Graphic Tablet
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #84 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Touch Pads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 10, 2003

Product Description

For aspiring graphic artists everywhere Tablets are great for doing graphics work, or simply for use as an alternate input device. Use the pressure-sensitive wireless pen for drawing and editing images, or for performing typical mouse functions. You'll also enjoy the handy pre-programmed shortcuts that are great for day-to-day functions such as cut-n-paste, web browsing (scrolling, forward, back, etc) or even opening documents and folders. The package also includes a cordless mini-mouse allowing you to switch between them at any time!. True Touch SuperPen Easily Paint, Draw, Sketch, Sign, Markup documents Send Handwritten email Combines Keyboard, Mouse and Pen Functions into one integrated device All mouse functions in a pointing device Stylus pen with 512 levels of pressure Support for Microsoft Handwriting Recognition Hot Cells for launching applications and PenCommander functions Pen Scrolling for easy browsing of documents and pictures Remote, shared electronic whiteboard using Microsoft NetMeeting UC-Logic Pen Tools, including PenSioner, Annotate for Word, Annotate All, PenCommander, and PenMail Requires Win 98/2000/Me/XP, USB port Dimensions: 6" x 4" (work surface), 9" x 9" (overall) Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works excellently., November 30, 2005

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Nakita "<3" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SuperPen Graphics Tablet (Electronics)

I'm quite satisfied with this tablet even though it's thinner than most tablets around. The surface of it is easier for me to work on and more durable than the other tablet I owned.

The only thing bad about it is that it doesn't have a lot of space due to the "buttons" on it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very cheaply and poorly made, November 1, 2006

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Ruth Ann Thomas "Wiccan Priestess" (Sunnyvale, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SuperPen Graphics Tablet (Electronics)

I bought this based on the good reviews, and now I regret it. The pen for my tablet stopped working and when I opened it up to check the battery I could not believe how shoddy the construction was. When I tried to put the pen back together, it broke!

The installation disk is NOT XP compatible, you have to download a patch just to install it. None of the included software is XP compatible either.

The tablet that I recieved looks different from the one pictured here. I do not know if Think Geek has replaced the tablet that they used to sell with a "equivelent" model, but what you get now is JUNK!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That's a Surprise, October 10, 2006

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Gwendolyn Coppa "Sealeena" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SuperPen Graphics Tablet (Electronics)

Okay, so when I got this tablet in the mail, I was a little surprised. It was very thin, very lightweight. However, I went at setting it up with gusto anxious to get started.
I didn't have any problems with setting up or anything else. In fact, it was very straightfoward and simple, basically plug in and go.
Furthermore, the pressure sensitivity took a little getting used to. As an artist, I am used to holding my pencil to the side when I sketch, but with the tablet, I found I had to hold the pen vertically to obtain the best results. Also, I found you had to press a little harder to get the thicker lines.
All in all, for only around fifty bucks, this was a great deal. I've looked around for other graphic tablets and I have to say that this was the best at a reasonable price. Also, the "Hot Spots", which are shortcut commands, was really nice.
One last thing: I liked how I didn't have to drag the pen around on the tablet. It was very sensitive when I held it a few inches above the surface and moved wherever I wanted it to.
Since I bought this, I decided to make a manga, and I this tablet is a great helper for my CG artwork.
I highly recommend it!