Wacom Bamboo Spark (CDS600)

Slim and light. Simple setup and syncing. Sensitive input tracking on real paper with ink-equipped ballpoint pen. Accurate handwriting-to-text feature.

Only records one page at a time. Proprietary pen cartridges mean you have to order future ink from Wacom.

Conclusions The Wacom Bamboo Spark does exactly what it promises, in a simple and easy-to-use fashion. Setup is painless, and the ability to sync and share notes across multiple devices is genuinely useful. The Livescribe 3 is another solid option,...

Three variations ; Syncs to online storage ; Replaceable notepad ; Comfortable grip ; Split image feature

Pen unable to be replaced ; Digital smudging can occur ; Pressure sensitivity fails to transfer when sketching

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.

If you're at a meeting taking down pages of notes, by the end of the meeting, you could consolidate the pages and email it to everyone at the table under a minute. It's also great for those who like to consolidate their notes into a collection. Say...

The product won't charge & only a few months old.

Writing to text feature is brilliant.

Light Weight

Very often slow to work. Very limited in what it can do. Individual charger needed. No colours. Same pen widths and shapes. Should operate directly to internet. Paper moves making it difficult to enjoy. Disappointing product, waste of money!

Handy bit of kit, save having bits of paper all over the place

Nothing not to like

Simplicity

Not enough support with designer software