I've traded Minis before pro$pector, so much better leverage, but will now be looking further into what is available as I hadn't got a list for all available, so thanks for that link Mike. As long as the stop loss event isn't likely to be triggered they're a great way of tapping into the more expensive stocks for a lower price.
First trade I made, just had to sign an acceptance through the online broker saying I understood the product, scan it back to them signed, and can now trade then happily. Same with partly paid shares. It certainly gives a lot more opportunities.