At this screen size, unless you really value the built-in LCD, you might be better off with a cheaper drawing tablet.

Smallest, most affordable Cintiq, Crisp, bright LCD

Takes up lots of desk space, Twice the price of a comparable Intuos tablet

Is the 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD

This tablet is challenging to master, but it makes drawing fun.

Inexpensive, Easy to install

Can be difficult to master, Lacks sensitivity of more expensive models

Casual users, though, may not mind such limitations much because even if it's not the absolute latest technology, the Bamboo makes drawing far easier and--dare we say it?--fun, whether you're fixing the red-eye on a photo or just doodling to pass the time...

Wacom's Intuos 3 tablet gets a new look.

Several handy buttons distinguish this mouse, but don't expect much of a performance gain in games.

If you're not the world's greatest gamer, the MX510 isn't going to turn you into an old pro overnight. But the extra buttons, used carefully, can enhance regular old mousing and save the tendons of your index finger for another battle.

You'll need some time to get comfortable using Gyration's mouse in the air and on a desk, but if you like creating lots of custom commands, you get an extensive range of options.

If you want to wield your mouse the way a conductor wields a baton, give the Gyration a try.

Our top pick for RF mice offers a cordless receiver, an easy installation, handy navigation buttons, and zoom options with the scroll wheel.

Fans of big, wide, and contoured mice will like this product's easy installation, its additional scroll wheel options, and its forward and back buttons.

Chunky RF mouse has an accelerating scroll wheel and comes in four colors.

People with large hands will like this mouse, especially if they favor a curvy design and a choice of colors.

Belkin's inexpensive input device changes your PC into a Bluetooth-ready machine, but its performance during testing was up and down.

At $80, this is the cheapest way to get a Bluetooth hub along with your new mouse, and it's a nicely designed model. But we found the Bluetooth connection and responsiveness flaky.

Wacom updates the look of its graphics tablet.

A speedy casual gamer's card for less than $100.