A graphics tablet is similar to paper and pen, but it's for PC. Anything you write or draw on the graphics tablet, will show up on the PC. This is good because it's easier to draw with than using a mouse. It plugs into the PC using a USB port.
Different types
The expensive graphic tablets are easier to use because it has it's own screen and unlike the cheaper graphics tablet, you don't have to keep looking at your computer screen. You can buy some graphic tablets with screen for quite cheap, but it might be cheap because it's not very sensitive.
All graphic tablets use pressure sensitive surfaces, but some are more sensitive than others which effects the prices; cheaper graphic tablets are less sensitive.
Costs
You can buy a cheap graphic tablet for about £40-50 and if you want a graphic tablet with screen, it'll cost about £800-900. (Prices from Amazon UK and PC World)
Things to look for
Size could matter because if you want to draw a A4 size picture, you'll be a lot better off with a graphic tablet with a A4 sized pressure sensitive surface because with a smaller (A6) sized graphic tablet, you'll have to keep move the pen back because there isn't enough space. You might also need a sensitive graphic tablet because it can pick up more detail, e.g. harder you press, the sharper the picture will look like pencil on paper.
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