Everyone should learn how to use the pen feature on a Wacom tablet. I believe it will slowly rid the world on carpal tunnel. Speaking of carpal tunnel it was the reason why I was willing spend over $200 for my Wacom tablet. It was truly getting unbearable for me to use a mouse for my art work. My wrist was going numb and I knew it would be only a matter of time before I wouldn't be able to do any work. Since purchasing a Wacom life has indeed gotten better. I can work for hours on end without the fear of carpal tunnel creeping up on me. Another great thing about using the pen is there's less clicking noise so less disturbance to any neighbors (coworkers, significant others) around you. Making the Wacom pen become your natural mouse will take a bit of practice but in the end it's all worth it! You'll find yourself stressing your wrist much less. (via Wacom)

Even if you’re not an illustrator, these tablets come in handy when you are trying to achieve a more organic feel to your work. Definitely start with the consumer version and if you love it, then upgrade to a pro version. (via Wacom)

I bought a Wacom Bamboo Fun and it's awesome!

Being a graphic designer myself. I own the Graphire intuios 3 w/6x8 work area. It's awesome. It's my second one. I really abused my first one, and this one is taking quite the abuse ( dropped, spilled soda on ect ) as well and keeps on ticking. I highly recommend this for ANY graphic artist. It's my best friends and I don't know what I would do without it. Acutally, I wouldn't know HOW to live without it.

It has so many functions available. Unbelieveable (via Michele Carter)

Creative must-have.

I have used one for years..couldnt get by without it.

the wacom graphire4 is what i'm using. it's easy to use, easy on the joints, and in photoshop, pen pressure options! a must have for any artist using a computer... for photo editing, vector graphics, comic strips, anything.