Tech spotlight: Graphire2 tablet

Teaching Pre K-8, Oct 2003 by Lindroth, Linda

Graphire2 from Wacom, is an impressive innovation for computer input. The pen (with eraser) replaces the mouse with a wireless tool that offers pressure-sensitive control. The Graphire2 pen has 512 levels of pressure sensitivity, controlled by varying the pen pressure on the 4" x 5" tablet that represents the monitor. The function, look and feel is very much like a pencil and paper. It also works with all software that works with a mouse.

Both the Wacom pen and the Graphire2 cordless mouse use patented battery-free technology so the tools are always ready to use with your USB connection. The Graphire2 tablet has a transparent overlay that makes it easy to trace photos or even activity pages for handwriting lessons. Graphire2 is packaged with Adobe Photoshop Elements 1.0, procreate Painter Classic from Corel and penPalette LE from nik multimedia.