Two Types of hardware

Here I will compare two types of hardware for editing/creating images with:

Graphics Tablet:
A graphics tablet is an input device used by a computer for creating hand drawing that can be made on a software package like paint. A graphics tablet in simple terms is a flat square that can be drawn over using a stylus (not a real pen), which is very similar to using a pen to draw something on paper, this is why it is so easy to use for making drawings for computers.

Now lets go through the limitations, for a start it isn't bought with a computer it has to be bought separate for the computer, it can be expensive the cost of a graphics tablet is somewhere between the price of £35 to £250 and they can only be used as a tool for drawing with, they could possibly be used as a mouse but the chances are this would be too awkward.  

Mouse:
A mouse can also be used for editing photos or drawing pictures but it has a few different advantages to the graphics tablet. for a start it comes with a computer, its usually cheaper too an average mouse costs around £10, they are pretty simple to use and can be used to do more than a graphics tablet.


Although don't think a mouse doesn't have limitations, an example of a few limitations a mouse has is it isn't as easy to draw with as a graphics tablet and a graphics tablet is easier for an artist to draw, if your mouse goes over a bump it can ruin your drawing while a graphics tablet doesn't have that problem.

So if you had the option which one would you pick? They both have their advantages and disadvantages but if you could draw and money is not an issue then your best with a graphics tablet, but if you are new with photo editing or short on money just use a mouse for now, its still highly useful for editing or drawing images with.