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Our office has a created a short, 5 minute introductory video of the Bamboo tablet - click the link below to view
http://coursecast.suffolk.edu/CourseCast/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=c4cb1ecc-bdc3-405a-84f1-fc034c149aaa
On campus it only works with Wimba Classroom, Blackboard and CourseCast. The pen functions can only be used with third party software on Windows XP
It requires Windows Vista or latest to work with Office 2007.
From the manufacturer:
Bamboo Pen gives you everything you need to enjoy pen input. Start using the pen to edit, mark up documents or collaborate with others. Doodle, sketch and personalize your materials. The ergonomically-designed pen fits comfortably in your hand, and the tablet's textured work surface makes you feel like you're working with a pen on paper.
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