Wacom Bamboo Slate A5 Digital Notepad with Stylus, Compatible with Android and Apple, Grey/Orange
Wacom Bamboo Slate A5 Digital Notepad (Half Letter Size) is a small smart notebook with digitisation technology. Includes stylus with ballpoint pen and works with Android and Apple devices
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Wacom Bamboo Slate A5 Digital Notepad with Stylus is a cutting‑edge paper‑like writing surface that seamlessly blends traditional note‑taking with modern digital convenience. Designed for both Android and Apple iOS devices, this slim, lightweight companion transforms any tablet or smartphone into a fully functional digital sketchpad.
Key Design Features
The Bamboo Slate’s form factor is engineered for everyday use. Its dimensions—18.6 cm wide by 24.9 cm tall and only 7 mm thick—make it portable enough to fit in a backpack or tote while still offering ample writing space. Weighing just 246 g, the device feels like a traditional notebook but with the power of digital capture.
Ambidextrous Compatibility
The Slate is built for both right‑handed and left‑handed users. Its balanced design ensures that the stylus can be held comfortably in either hand, making it ideal for students, professionals, and artists alike.
Connectivity & Power
With dual connectivity options—Bluetooth 4.0 wireless and a USB‑C micro cable—the Slate offers flexibility in how you connect to your device. The average latency of 4.16 ms guarantees near real‑time feedback, essential for drawing or handwriting that feels natural.
The stylus is powered by a built‑in rechargeable battery, and the Slate itself can be charged via its micro‑USB port. Power consumption stays low: 7.4 W during active use and only 5.1 W when idle, ensuring that you won’t need to recharge frequently.
Stylus Technology
The included stylus is a marvel of engineering:
- 17 g weight for a natural, paper‑like feel.
- Equipped with 1024 pressure levels, allowing fine control over line thickness and opacity.
- Uses Wacom’s patented electromagnetic resonance (EMR) technology, which eliminates the need for batteries in the pen itself.
- Compatible with both wired and wireless modes, so you can switch between a quick USB connection or a seamless Bluetooth experience.
Durability & Reliability
The Slate’s robust construction is evident from its non‑operating shock tolerance of 300 G and operating shock tolerance of 70 G. Its internal components meet RoHS compliance, ensuring safe and environmentally friendly manufacturing.
Performance Metrics
The device’s performance is backed by impressive specifications:
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,500,000 hours—indicating exceptional reliability.
- Non‑operating vibration tolerance: 0.67 G, ensuring stability during transport or storage.
- Power consumption idle: 5.1 W, keeping battery life efficient when not in use.
Software Integration
The Bamboo Slate works with Wacom’s SmartNotes app, available on both Android and iOS platforms. The app captures your handwritten notes or sketches and automatically converts them into high‑resolution digital files, which can be exported to cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Because the Slate is a standalone digitizer, it does not require any additional hardware. Once paired with your device, every stroke you make on the paper surface is transmitted in real time via Bluetooth or USB, allowing instant feedback and editing.
Ideal Use Cases
- Students: Take lecture notes that can be instantly digitized for later review.
- Professionals: Draft quick sketches or annotate PDFs on the go.
- Artists: Create detailed line art with pressure sensitivity, then export to a digital canvas.
- Business Meetings: Capture action items and diagrams that can be shared instantly with teammates.
Why Choose the Bamboo Slate?
The combination of lightweight design, high‑precision stylus technology, and dual connectivity makes this product a standout in the digital note‑taking market. Its compatibility with both Android and iOS devices ensures that you can integrate it into almost any workflow without needing to switch ecosystems.
Whether you’re a student, designer, or business professional, the Wacom Bamboo Slate A5 Digital Notepad offers an intuitive bridge between analog creativity and digital efficiency—making every written word or sketch instantly accessible in your preferred digital workspace.
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| Tags | Wacom Bamboo Slate Compatible with Android Stylus with Ballpoint Pen Half Letter Size Smart Notebook with Digitisation Wacom K100876 Bamboo Slate Notepad A5 |
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| Model | Bamboo CDS610S |
| MPN | Bamboo K100876 |
| ID | 4832234 |
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Average latency The typical time delay, measured in milliseconds, between a request and its response for storage devices such as hard drives or SSDs. It reflects how quickly data can be accessed from the device and is useful for comparing performance across similar products.
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4.16 ms |
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Buffer size (Drive device) The amount of data that a drive device can temporarily store in its internal memory before processing or transferring it. The value is expressed with a digital capacity unit such as kilobytes, megabytes, or gigabytes. This attribute helps users understand the performance and efficiency of the drive when handling data streams.
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128 MB |
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Bytes per sector The number of bytes contained in each storage sector of a device, indicating the smallest unit of data that can be read or written by the medium.
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512 |
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Cables included A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
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Micro-USB |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Grey, Orange |
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Compatible operating systems A list of operating system names and versions that the product can run or support, including specific architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
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Android, iOS |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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Server/workstation |
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Connectivity technology The network and data interface technologies supported by the product, such as Wired, Wireless, USB, Bluetooth, or combinations thereof. Each value represents a distinct technology that can be used for communication or power delivery.
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Wired & Wireless |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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186 mm |
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Device type The general classification of a product, such as tablet, smartphone, router, or computer. It indicates the primary function or form factor that helps buyers quickly identify and compare similar items.
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HDD |
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Form factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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Ambidextrous |
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Hard drive capacity The total storage capacity of an internal hard drive installed in the product, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data can be stored on the device.
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8000 GB |
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Hard drive interface The physical or logical interface used by a hard drive to connect with other components, such as SATA, SAS, USB, PCI Express, or M.2. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the device and its host system.
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NL-SATA |
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Hard drive interface transfer rate The maximum theoretical speed at which a hard drive can send and receive data over its interface, expressed in bits per second (bps) or multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps. This value represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across different drives and interfaces.
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6 Gbit/s |
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Hard drive size The physical width of a hard drive measured in inches or millimetres, typically expressed as the diagonal size of the drive’s enclosure (e.g., 2.5" or 3.5"). This measurement indicates the form factor that determines compatibility with computer bays, external enclosures, and mounting brackets.
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3.5" |
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Hard drive speed The speed at which a hard drive’s spindle rotates, expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM). This value indicates how quickly the drive can read and write data, affecting performance for tasks that involve frequent disk access.
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7200 RPM |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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7 mm |
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Input voltage The range of electrical voltage that a device can safely accept from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It specifies the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the product, covering both AC and DC inputs where applicable.
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+12V and +5V |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Yes |
| Mean time between failures | 2500000 h |
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Mouse included Indicates whether a mouse is supplied as part of the product’s standard package or bundle. A value of "Yes" means a mouse is included and ready for use; a value of "No" means no mouse is provided and must be purchased separately.
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No |
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Non-operating shock The mass of a component or device measured while it is not operating, expressed in grams. This value represents the total weight that the unit can sustain during shock testing and includes any internal parts and packaging if specified.
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300 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 0.67 G |
| Operating shock | 70 G |
| Pen included | Yes |
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Pen weight The mass of a pen expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It indicates how heavy the pen is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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17 g |
| Power consumption | 7.4 W |
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Power consumption idle The electrical power drawn by a device when it is powered on but not performing any active tasks, expressed in watts (W). This value represents the minimal energy usage during idle or standby periods and can be used to estimate background consumption or compare efficiency across similar products.
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5.1 W |
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Pressure levels The total count of distinct pressure settings or stages that a product can support. It indicates how many separate pressure options are available for the user to choose from, such as low, medium, high or custom levels.
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1024 |
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Quick start guide Indicates whether a quick‑start guide is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a brief, introductory manual or overview is included to help users get started quickly; "No" indicates that no such guide is supplied.
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Yes |
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Refurbished Indicates whether the product has been refurbished, meaning it has undergone a quality inspection and repair process to restore it to a like-new condition before resale.
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No |
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RoHS compliance Indicates whether the product is manufactured in accordance with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, which limits the use of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.
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Yes |
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Storage drive adapter included Indicates whether a storage‑drive adapter is supplied with the product. A value of "Yes" means an adapter is included in the package, while "No" indicates that no adapter is provided and must be purchased separately.
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No |
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Tablet input type The method by which a user interacts with the tablet, such as using a stylus pen or touch input. It indicates whether the device supports one or more input modalities and helps users choose a tablet that matches their preferred interaction style.
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Pen |
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Tablet weight The mass of a tablet device expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It indicates how heavy the tablet is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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264 g |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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650 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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249 mm |
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Wireless Pen Indicates whether a pen device can operate without a wired connection, using wireless technologies such as Bluetooth or RF to communicate with a host computer or tablet.
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Yes |
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