Entry Level Pen Tablets: Making the Artist's PC-Life Easier

The Hyperpen 8000U

The Hyperpen 8000U comes also with a pen, a mouse, a tablet, and software, which covers a more general application of the tablet than Wacom's bundle: the driver CD, PhotoExpress 3.0, CADIX Signature, ArtDabbler, Windows NetMeeting, Acrobat Reader, Free Notes, and Office Ink. The package includes two AAA, non-rechargeable batteries and two pen tip replacements, as well. The drawing tablet supplies 8 in. x 6 in. of working space on a 12 in. x 11 in. tablet, giving more artistic space for the same price as the smaller Wacom tablet (the tablet is also cheaper than the same sized Graphire3 tablet).

The mouse and pen, however, require one AAA battery each. While the first two batteries are supplied, any replacements are not. The 8000U costs $100, not including the costs for battery replacement throughout the life of the tablet.