If you happen to know someone who has a tablet, ask to borrow it. Also, keep in mind that the less you spend on your tablet, the less functionality it might have, and the lower the sensitivity it might have.

It takes a bit to get used to, drawing in one place and watching your creation come alive somewhere else altogether. You might not like using the tablet at first. I know I didn't (and I'll be honest, I haven't touched a tablet in quite some time).

I dont doubt that it would help a lot, but I rarely use mine. As gorrila said its hard getting used to it, added with mine not functioning properly (the blame is on my crappy computer not the tablet)are some reasons I dont use mine that often. While it is nice to sketch out the rough areas in new pieces and making more natural and flowing shapes it is hard to control exactly where each pixel will land. So for the finishing touches I like using a mouse personally.

You too have a crappy computer? Lol I know dem feels. So I'm actually looking at purchasing a brand new computer, and keeping this one as a back up or something... This computer is so slow and damaged lol. It's been a good friend to me, but it just doesn't get the job done anymore
So instead of buying a tablet, I'll look at buying a new computer Thanks guys

I picked up a cheap Genius F350. It's small 5x3 inch tablet. My gf has a larger one but that bothered me due to all the arm movement, but you can do everything from the wrist on this one. I frequently use it in day-to-day life too instead of the mouse. Works fine on win7. That's just my two-cents.