I have the 6x9 Intuos3 here at work, and the 6x9 Intuos4 at home - love them! Could NEVER go back to a mouse!

That said, expect to be cussing and pulling your hair out for about 2 weeks after you get it - it takes a little getting used to as far as the disconnect of drawing "down here" and "seeing it up there".

Keep your fingers off the little side button and you'll be happy and cuss less.

Some folks use the buttons on the side of the tablet, I still keep a left hand on the keyboard cuz I use lots of shortcuts as well - dealer's choice.

Have fun and happy painting!

-Lew