My next big purchase, The Monoprice 19″ tablet monitor.
I have been using a simple pen tablet for years. It works but, I can only use it for simple coloring. I always fall back to using the mouse, because it feels so awkward drawing on a tablet and looking at a computer screen. I have been drooling over Wacom Cintiqs for years, but who can afford the $2400 price tag for a hobby. This device will greatly speed up my drawing time by switching to a more digital workflow.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=10707
