I'll agree with them - the Graphire is the best for the price. I am using an older Graphire3 6x8.

Oddly enough, I only use the tablet as a tablet when working in a bitmap/paint program (for the most part). When using Inkscape (a vector program) I tend to switch back to a mouse as I find it gives me more control when adjusting nodes and handles. (I do use it in Inkscape when freehand sketching or using the calligraphy tool, however)

-Rob (carpel tunnel no more) A>

P.S. sorry for the tablet threadjack...