I has a 4x5 and never used it due to the small size. felt like a toy everytime I used it. Since I draw on larger formated paper (rarely 8x11) I opted for the 9x12 Intuos 2, lots of room and it just feels like drawing on large format paper to me. generally I use it on my lap sort of proped up against the desk. when I use it it just feel like I'm using natural media and it works well with the way I work. I really really really recommend going to a store that has these and ask to see one, even if it's not hooked up to a computer you can get a general sence of how you'll use it. My 9x12 was about $400, and that was a deal, a major investment. I wasted $100 on the 4x5 I got and never recouped the money. I hope you find one you like and have fun with it.