New from Wacom is the Bamboo Pen Tablet, a sleek and stylish tool with a lot of different uses.

Not only does it make drawing very easy but it allows Windows Vista users to transfer written words into onscreen text using its intelligent handwriting recognition. According to Wacom, the Bamboo recognizes even sloppy writing and is much smoother than other tablets like it to better simulate the feeling of a pen on paper. The wide tablet is A6 size and the pen is both cordless and battery-free. The Bamboo pen also doubles as a mouse as you use it on the tablet to navigate. The pen features a Touch Ring allowing you to zoom and scroll with the flick of your finger.

The Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet goes for about $79.