I'm really needing a new graphics tablet.  Mine is a Wacom Intuos, but it is first generation, and I'd like to upgrade it.  I really can't afford what the 3rd and 4th generation Intuos are going for.  

Has anyone tried theWacom  bamboo series?  Are they even worth looking at?  I know they have about half the pressure settings of the Intuos, but I'm not looking to do full on digital painting.    Are there any other recommendations?