When do I need to use a cell editor in a JTree?

I'm currently trying to add checkboxes to nodes in a JTree. I use a panel containing the check box and a label for rendering. I did this because I want only the checkbox to respond to a mouse click and not the text associated with it. I've read several articles online (including the tutorial) and seen sample code as well. Do I need a cell editor or just have a cell renderer with a mouse listener? I've seen it done both ways.

Let me rephrase the question.
If I want to display a checkbox and a label as a node in a Jtree, which way should this be done (with or without a cell editor)? What are the advantages/disadvantages to each approach and what is recommended by Sun?
I ended up not using a cell editor, but I've read posts on various sites where it was stated that if the user has interaction with the node then an editor should be used (with no other explanation as to why). I guess my main concern is that there might be a down side from not using a cell editor that I'm not aware of.

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