The Bamboo Spark is billed as a 'smart folio' for handwritten note-taking and sketching with pen and paper. 'Smart' refers to the device's built-in electromagnetic resonance sensor, which enables it to digitise doodles and sync them to the cloud for online storage/sharing via the Bamboo iOS/Android app.
Review: Wacom Bamboo Spark
From paper to cloud, Bamboo’s latest input device promises to digitise your paper notes and sketches with simplicity and style.
Our Verdict
Artists who like to pen simple sketches on paper should enjoy using the Spark. But if your early drafts tend to get messy, you may want to stick with tried-and-tested tradition.
For
- Three variations
- Syncs to online storage
- Replaceable notepad
- Comfortable grip
- Split image feature
Against
- Pen unable to be replaced
- Digital smudging can occur
- Pressure sensitivity fails to transfer when sketching
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out of 10
Artists who like to pen simple sketches on paper should enjoy using the Spark. But if your early drafts tend to get messy, you may want to stick with tried-and-tested tradition.