Thanks for the update, Mieke. The problem is I can't seem to justify the expense and weight over a paper tablet and pencil. Especially since the latter are very seldom stolen and also don't require batteries. However, I keep an open mind about this sort of thing, and do wish there was a laptop that really performed more like an Intuos. Bruce On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Mieke Roth <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Bruce, > > > > The intuos is “just” a tablet that you can use as input device. It works as > a mouse but with a pen instead of the mouse. It is not a stand alone. The > cintiq is a monitor on which you have the ability to draw with the same > sensitivity as the intuos. I also have a tabletpc > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://niobrara.unl.edu/users/lana/gnsi/listserv/