I use a Wacom Graphire4, It might be a bit more expensive, but it doesnt need batteries and the Aiptek does, but then the Aiptek has a larger working surface.
The reviews Ive' scanned (on amazon) suggest it's OK but not great
Thanks: Had a look on Amazon. 1 excellent review and a couple of OK's. Think I'll get it tho, can't be bad for th price.
Cheers for the help.
I use a Wacom Graphire4
when you get it can you let me know if its any good.
Stevie:
I've had it a few weeks now and find it great. The one I bought was advertised as ex-demo or in a damaged box. It didn't appear to be either to me. It was in perfect condition and I'm sure the box had never been opened.
It's a cool piece of kit for the money and has a huge working area. The mouse is crap tho but I have a decent wireless mouse and only use it for zooming in and out when PPing. Everything else I use the tablet for.
As for the batteries, the tablet does not require one, it's USB driven. The pen needs 1 AAA battery and it is expected to last a year with normal use befor needing replaced.
I highly recommend it.
Hope this is of help
Sure is and does take a bit of getting used to. Here's a shot I did by lassoing the background, inversing it and burning out the distractions.
Hope this is of help.
Have a good one.
Cheers Brash!!!!