How 'bout Virtual Tavern? I think this is where it first came up. I'm never sure where to ask these kind of questions--asked one about cable modems there too. However, I think its really helpful for CGers to discuss these things. I'm def not a 'hardware' person--I just don't care--all I want it to do is 'work' (maybe its a 'woman' thing--but then, I guess there are lots of women who are interested in 'hardware'-shouldn't stereotype). All the input I can get before making these decisions is really helpful-(I did the same before I bought my Wacom Intuos too). They aren't cheap, for sure, and I don't want to get something that everyone else knew was lousy. Diane B