A graphics tablet makes a world of difference. I use a Graphire2 5x4. You can sometimes find reconditioned ones at a good discount. You should probably get a Wacom in any case. They make the Graphire, Intuos, etc. If you do much graphics work the time savings will quickly pay for the tablet. Also the new Photoshop 7 brushes will be much more fun to play with when you have a tablet. In fact, I would probably say go for the Intuos, not only does it have more levels of sensitivitity, but you can also get pens that will sense pen tilt and stylus wheel while the Graphire will only sense pressure. Of course, if you've got the three grand to spend just get the Cintiq ;-) - Ken Heronheart -