suggestions for mouse alternative tablet

Hello everyone,

I think I need an alternative mouse. I have had the magic mouse for over 9 months but I am still experiencing pain – both internal pain as well as red marks on the pad of my hand where the hand touches the table.

So, does anyone have any suggestions for a wacom tablet? I am only familiar with the wacom brand name from the apple store ~ but now I think it is time I try it out. It doesn't have to be wacom ~ I just want suggestions for a mouse alternative that is comfortable and affordable.

MacBook Pro OSX 10.6.8
HD: 500 GB
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory: 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3


sincerely,

Affordable? Well, in the Wacom line that'd mean a Bamboo. They work well, they just do not have as much sensitivity, nor as many soft buttons as the Intuous. FWIW, I don't use mice unless forced to. I'm a purely Wacom user. I wouldn't spend a dime on any other tablet manufacturer, to be honest.