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Wacom Technology today introduced a new version of its Graphire pen tablet that incorporates Bluetooth wireless technology. The new model, named Graphire Bluetooth, allows users to use the tablet up to 30 feet away from their computer. It’s available with a 6″ x 8″ active area for US$249.99. “A Winning Combination Wacom’s patented cordless, battery-free pen technology works harmoniously with Bluetooth wireless technology to create a leading-edge environment for digital imaging fun.

Wacom has announced that Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 is now included with all sizes of its Intuos3 pen tablets. “With 19 pressure-sensitive tools, Photoshop Elements 3 is designed to be used with a Wacom pen to deliver dynamic control of important tool attributes such as size, opacity, and color. When used with a Wacom pen, the Quick Fix and Spot Healing Brush allow users to selectively alter images and naturally remove photographic flaws.  Photographers will particularly appreciate the control of Camera Raw and the efficiency of the new File Browser.

Wacom today announced price reductions on its line of Cintiq interactive pen displays. Effective immediately, the Cintiq 18SX will be reduced US$1,000 to $2,499 and the Cintiq 15X will be reduced $400 to $1,499. The Cintiq 18SX has an 18.1″ SXGA display (1280 x 1024), while the Cintiq 15X has a 15″ XGA display (1024 x 768). Both products ship with a custom ICC profile to ensure a high level of color accuracy.

Wacom has launched two contests to celebrate the release of Photoshop CS. “Go Platinum” is a contest for designers and “Go Pro” is a contest for photographers. Winners of each contest will get US$1,000 and a 40GB Apple iPod. The brief for the Go Platinum contest is to design CD cover-art for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).

Wacom on Monday unveiled its new Graphire3 pen tablet lineup. The new tablets, which are now available in either 4″ x 5″ or 6″ x 8″ sizes, come with a pressure-sensitive pen and an ambidextrous mouse that are both cordless and battery-free. They come in a choice of three colors: Sapphire Blue, Pearl White and Graphite Gray. The included pen features 512-levels of pressure sensitivity, built-in eraser, and takes advantage of the handwriting capabilities included with Mac OS X’s Inkwell technology.

Wacom today announced that it will be releasing two of its Intuos2 USB pen tablets in a new “Platinum” finish. The Platinum tablets, which will be available in June, will come in 6×8 and 9×12 sizes. The Intuos2 features 1,024 levels of pen tip and eraser pressure sensitivity and come with a batteryless, cordless stylus and mouse. They come bundled with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Procreate Painter Classic, penPalette by nik multimedia and Wacom Brushes 1.0.  Read More

Wacom Technology has posted a new driver for Wacom graphics tablets running on Mac OS X 10.1.5 and Mac OS X 10.2. Mac OS X driver 4.7.6-3 supports all Wacom tablet with a USB connection: Intuos2 Series (XD), Intuos Series (GD), Graphire2 (ETA), Graphire (ET), PenPartner (CT) and the Interactive Pen Displays Cintiq 18sx, 15x, PL-500 & PL-400. Version 4.76-3, which is a release candidate, supports the new CintiqPartner accessory tablet, as well as offers numerous other bug fixes and improvements.

Wacom Technology has announced the CintiqPartner, a pen tablet designed to use the Grip Pen from a Cintiq interactive pen display and “thereby provide fast cursor control and easy desktop access in multiple-monitor configurations involving a Cintiq. Cintiq interactive pen displays allow users to work directly on the screen with the natural control of a pen.

Wacom has introduced the White Quartz Graphire2, a new version of its popular mouse/graphics tablet, as noted by MacCentral. The new tablet offers the same features as the original Graphire2, but now sports a new clear acrylic and semi-translucent white color scheme.