No doubt Wacom probably didn't market this for animators but I'm sure someone could create some nice artwork with it. I guess as long as you don't have to trace any artwork. Too bad they couldn't make the MSRP $50 on the Bamboo Fun.

The entry level bamboo doesn't come with an eraser.
http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboo.cfm

The Bamboo Fun does.
http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboofun.cfm

I have the feeling that this tablet is the replacement for the Graphire 4x5 and 6x8.
For those of us on a budget this might be a good starter tablet.
On the U.S. website, they only listed Graphire on the product page is the bluetooth.
http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/
There have also been reports of a buzzing noise when using some Bamboos.