I have searched high and low for an ActiveX / COM component product that included a slider control that would allow me to fully customize the thumb. There are lots of slider controls out there but DBI's Studio Controls for COM is the only product that has a fully customizable slider control ( ctSlide ) - for me woth the $749 just for that one control, PLUS I get 61 other really awesome controls too! Outlook scheduling, the calendars, trees and the their list control is really great for my quick snap in reporting. Love DBI's products and their customer support. Marilyn K. Memories On DVD, Inc.