Best graphic tablet for iBook 800 ???

I have Wacom Intuos (6x8) and I recommend it highly. New one, Intuos 2 (6x8), is around $350, but you might be able to find used one somewhere for less. I purchased mine about 4 years ago while working at advertising agency and still works perfectly and Wacom's latest driver software still supports older models as well.

I wouldn't recommend Graphire if you or your friend plan on doing a lot of work with Photoshop. Graphire's drawing area is quite small (3.65x5 versus 6x8 on Intuos) and not as comfortable to use for serious work. It is cheaper though.

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If its for learning and just general imaging, the graphire is a great choice, we have them at the computer labs and they do the job. If she's a pro or very serious about her work, the intous is the only way to go, but the graphire is a fine tablet, infact i plan to buy one just for touching up photo's, some work in fireworks and other odd things.