I'm another Wacom-spoiled tablet user... I've had my 4x5 Intuos for about 5 months now. One thing about the Pablo... If you've got an NT-based OS (Windows 2000, Windows XP), then the Pablo is not going to work. Also, if you decide to go with the Pablo (although I really am recommending a Wacom if you're doing anything you're really serious about), check eBay first. It retails for about $89, but you can usually pick one up on auction for about $30.