Today I installed my new Wacom Graphire. It is a combination wireless pen and mouse with tablet. I didn’t need the wireless mouse because I am a Kensington trackball addict, but it was part of the set and it will be nice for visitors. As I started using the pen, I realized that I am very unaccustomed to using a pen on a tablet away from the actual computer screen. I used to work with pen computers and I’m used to using a pen right on the screen so I can see what I’m doing with it. There’s something really odd about using a pen and not being able to look directly at what I’m doing with it! I suppose it’s amusing that I have no problems using a mouse or trackball, but this “natural” pen interface is throwing me for a loop because it’s not a direct interface. Oh, and for those keeping track, I got the “blueberry” model (even though I don’t have a matching iMac) so I can add the tablet to my collection of see-through electronic devices. Alas the pen and mouse are not clear.