Bamboo Paper for Windows 8

[Kif]

I'm new to the Surface world so this might be old news. I was looking for drawing programs and I came across this launch special for Bamboo Paper.

To celebrate the launch of Bamboo Paper for Windows 8, we are making available all premium writing and drawing tools FOR FREE.
http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/bamboo-paper/02f78e60-b8a3-4764-bfe5-ff4c193af9b6

 

[grumpy]

Looking at the user reviews, it doesn't seem to work on the SP3 (or even the SP2).

 

[Kif]

Looking at the user reviews, it doesn't seem to work on the SP3 (or even the SP2).

Strange, I used it for about 15 minutes and it worked fine. The only issue I had was using button one for erase.

 

[jnjroach]

When it first was released it would hang when starting, the last update fixed it. It is pretty basic but has fluid inking but as stated has no native eraser support on the pen. I can't see it replacing OneNote though....

 

[ctitanic]

When it first was released it would hang when starting, the last update fixed it. It is pretty basic but has fluid inking but as stated has no native eraser support on the pen. I can't see it replacing OneNote though....

Correct, but the ink experience is really good on it.

 

[BillsCarnage]

Works like a charm on the SP3. There's different functionality than Onenote. Bamboo is a better drawing app, but syncing to skydrive is a notch for Onenote.

You can use the top button (not eraser button) to bring up the drawing tools, but the pen needs to be close to the screen.

 

[grumpy]

Does it support handwriting recognition and are the notes searchable?

 

[laestrella]

Correct, but the ink experience is really good on it.

I have to agree. The inking is soooooo smooth. It now makes me hate writing in OneNote. MS needs to pay attention here.

 

[Kif]

Does it support handwriting recognition and are the notes searchable?

No and no. It's just a basic sketching tool. Give it a try, you have nothing to loose.

 

[Arizona Willie]

When it first was released it would hang when starting, the last update fixed it. It is pretty basic but has fluid inking but as stated has no native eraser support on the pen. I can't see it replacing OneNote though....

Right, love Wacom stuff for many drawing tasks ... but One Note will convert your writing to text and I didn't see and option to do that. But, I didn't download all the Trial Versions of all the different items. Perhaps one of those will convert handwriting to text.

 

[CustomSurfaceP2]

Anyone know how to turn on pressure sensitivity on this app? Love the app, but the lack of pressure sensitivity is a deal breaker...free as it may be.

 

[strollin]

How do you get the free premium tools?