It's really a good investment I feel. Best part of it is pressure sensitive brushing. So helpful in photoshop painting..

Not long after starting this thread I took the plunge and invested in an A5 Intuos 3 - Here is a Link to the Amazon UK web site with 17 customer reviews of the A5 tablet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Intuos.../dp/B0006ZOY60
I am still learning and fine tuning but as Rudra says well worth it - I am at the stage where I wonder how I managed before. I also got the Colin Smith training DVD which has been a great help. Here is a link to the DVD:
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/phot...blets-cs3.html

I've been using the Wacom A6 Graphire for a couple of years now and couldn't manage without it. As for which size you go for - I've not found the small size of the A6 a handicap for detailed work I alway zoom the screen so there samller tablet works fine AND it takes up less desk top space :D

Totally agree. I have an A6 and size definatley is not an issue.

Ok, so having looked at the options, I think the Intuos range, and whilst extremely nice, is somewhat beyond my needs. I've looked at the Graphire and also what appears to be its replacement, the Bamboo Fun Medium (sounds like an Oriental mystic comedy act); this is looking to be the most likely option at the moment.

The next question is, how do you 'right-click'? The Intuos pen has a vast multitude of buttons, but the simpler models appear to have a rocker switch. I'm making the assumption that it's push one way on the rocker switch for a left-click and rock the switch the other way for a right click, is this correct?

You Mac users are no doubt looking confused and saying "What does he mean 'right and left click? What's he on about?" :confused:

Not at all....:D For the lack of click choices we use space bar/control key..

Andy, I really hope you paid less than in your link, as I can get that same model for £168.

Myself, well I'll probably go with Clive's recommendation as it's only £70 :)

Hi Derek - yes I paid a lot less - I only included that link for the reviews which I found very helpful.