hm, i have only used the M once :P
though for me its a good size =)

though i have heard of some problems with the intous 4 tablet.

true ;) It's the "nib wear problem".. The topic is everywhere.. But some persons solve the problem a little with another kind of cover-sheet... I'll still try it :) If not, I'll try to get Intuos3..

I just got the intuos 4 M and I love it. It works like a dream and I haven't had q problem with it yet. I comes with about 10 nibs, but even still I've been looking into the cover thats out there. The name escapes me, but there's one out there. I recommend the intuos.

The size is really a preference thing, but for me, I don't end up using the whole surface of the tablet.

I had the large 9 x 12 Intuos3, and I hated it. It was way too big. It took up a lot of desk space, and I had to draw with large, wiggly strokes.

I use a medium Intuos4 now, and I absolutely love it! It's the perfect size. It's big enough for drawing on and small enough to carry around.

And yes, all the newer Wacoms have the nib wear problem. If it's a big deal to you, I'd suggest going with an Intuos3. However, the Intuos4 is a much better tablet in terms of features and pressure sensitivity, so the nib wear doesn't bother me, personally.

Wonderful to hear that you have experiences about both tablets, I3 and I4 ^^

I just wonder... Is there a big difference between 1024 (Intuos3) and 2048 (Intuos4) pressure sensitivity??

I don't need the features, I just want to draw so it's the pressure sensitivity that means a lot to me :)
About the nib wear problem. I read about some persons who had drawn in more than 6 hours and already saw the nib wear. My very old wacom Volito tablet pen´s nib is the same in years and the nib wear isn't a big problem yet. My first tablet was a Medion A4 so I don't think the size would bother me ;)

Most people I know can't tell the difference in pressure levels, but I can really tell the difference, since I've used them so much. It is a big difference to me, and I can't use any tablet other than the Intuos4 now. lol All the others don't seem as good.

Yeah, that person was right about the nib wear. The newer tablets have a rough surface that wears down the nib a lot quicker than the older ones' smooth surface. I never had to replace a nib on my Intuos3, and I used it around 3 or 4 years. I've gone through 2 nibs (and my current one will need to be replaced soon) on my Intuos4 in a year. I haven't used it extensively, so I dunno how often you'd have to replace it if you used it everyday.

Good to know.
I have seen youtube videos how the lines look like when you use an I4.
I'm looking at two tablets (used) right now: Intuos4 Medium and Intuos 3 A3.. I still wonder which one I should buy.

Have you seen any nib wear on yours? Like this --> http://media.photobucket.com/image/.....sive-Nib-W.jpg

If yes, can you still draw good lines with pressure sensitivity like before the nib weared??

Yes, that's what mine looks like right now. lol

It doesn't affect drawing quality at all. Works perfectly fine. :)

Thank you for the answer ^^ That's the only thing that people don't talk about in forums so this is helpful information :)