New graphics tablets provide exquisite sensitivity and scope for every type of artist, at every budget

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Microsoft’s Tech.Ed conference gives us more information on security, UMPCs, Windows Mobile 6, Exchange 07, pirates and cats than we could have asked for.

Coming from a graphics and illustration background, I have always felt much more comfortable with the tools I use in real media (ie: pens, markers, watercolours on paper, cardboard, etc) than with the hardware interfaces I was presented with when desktop publishing swept the industry.

A simplified interface, strong photo-to-art Focus and the low price make painter essentials a great buy.