September 24, 2009 Wacom Co., Ltd. Representative: Masahiko Yamada, CEO (Company Code: 6727 TSE1) Contact: Wataru Hasegawa, CFO (TEL: 03-5309-1500)
Re: Announcing Bamboo second generation, the first interactive tablet combining multi-touch and pen input
Wacom Co. Ltd., announced today that Bamboo second generation will be available from October 3rd, 2009. The new consumer interactive tablet merges multi-touch functionality with pen tablet technology in a single device, providing a whole new interface for computer users. Bamboo ushers in a more intuitive, simple and inspiring way to work with computers. 1 Name of new models Bamboo, Bamboo Touch, Bamboo Fun, and regional models of each global sales base. 2 Available date of new models Beginning of October 2009. (October 3rd, 2009 in Japan) 3 Main features of new models Merging pen and touch technology into one device brings the best of both worlds, making it even easier, quicker and more fun to use a computer. With Bamboo second generation, a simple tap with a finger on the digital pad will select an icon, open a menu or start an application. In addition, a gesture using two fingers enables users to simply rotate an image or document, flip through a digital photo album or presentation, scroll through a blog or an Excel spread sheet and zoom in and out of a photo or map. Bamboo is aimed at consumers who use computers as part of their digital lifestyle to communicate, share and create content. It enables anyone to be creative. It is the perfect tool for self-expression and personalization when producing everyday documents, presentations and blogs, or when communicating with friends, colleagues and family through social networking tools.
Bamboo Pen & Touch Bamboo offers pen and multi-touch input in a single device and is ideal for consumers in the home office or workplace. It can be used to customize emails, letters, spreadsheets, presentations and documents with signatures, notes, doodles and scribbles. In addition, it simplifies navigating around the computer and the Internet.
Bamboo Touch Bamboo Touch provides touch input only functions, the above mentioned intuitive, simple and inspiring experiences.
Bamboo Fun Pen & Touch Bamboo Fun also combining pen and multi-touch input. It is a versatile device ideal for consumers who are keen to develop their creative skills. Users can easily produce more natural and authentic-looking paintings, sketches and drawings as well as retouch, improve, manage and share digital photographs.
Bamboo Art Master and other regional models of each global sales base Please refer to our global website
4 Future development and effect on the financial forecast of new models Bamboo second generation will be available through most national electrical stores, computer stores, and our own online shop, Wacom Store. We aim to sell 1.5 million units worldwide within the 1st year after the product is launched. At the same time, Wacom today announces to the press its multi-touch strategy, marking the companys transition to becoming the leading computer interface organization Bamboo second generation being the latest step in this strategy with the companys first interactive tablet that merges multi-touch functionality with pen tablet technology in a single device. There will be no revision of the consolidated financial forecast of 1H and full year in FY09

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