themusecalliope

The Wacom tablets are the best, IMO, and I have been using them for some time now.
There are 2 types you should consider, the Intuos2, which I have (in the 6x8), and the Graphire3, which Chad has. The Graphire3 is half the price of the Intuos2, so if you just want a tablet and don’t want to spend much, that is a decent choice for your money, and should take care of most of your needs. They both come with a mouse that works only on the tablet, and for one that small, it is not as likely to be used often (I suspect you would keep your current mouse anyway), but the mouse that comes with the Intuos2 is the better mouse, which is one of the reasons it is a pricier tablet set. If you want a larger size, the Graphire3 does have a 6x8 that is about the same price as the Intuos2 4x5. There is a tablet wizard on their site that you can use to see which is bet for your needs.