I currently use an intros Pro Medium. I'm still learning how to master it but the more I use it the less I seem to wear down my pen nibs so i'm getting the feel on it in more way than one. I like the size and had a simpler step-in S size intuos pen and touch before but it was too small for me. I think large would be cumbersome for me. My only issue is that ever since I installed the wireless module that it came with I can't seem to be able to use it without it anymore, so the battery has to be in as well as the module when I'm using it on cable. I don't need the wireless plugged into my pc, ultimately doesn't make a difference as they reside into sockets in the tablet.

Drawing on it feels good, and I've tried different nibs but always seem to default back to the regular ones. Setup was easy but fine tuning Wacom's software to cooperate with two monitors and have a circle be a circle rather than an oval was a bit of a challenge too which I solved by changing settings and using a coin

But I know plenty of artists use a simple S sized cheap ass tablet and draw the most insane stuff out of it. Find something that looks like you could get accustomed to it, read reviews and watch unboxings, keep in mind the thought "What tool looks like I can master it the best" because I think mastery of your tools is what makes the artist! I've seen it in construction workers that work three times harder with outdated tools, and instructors that explain an hour long digital read in 5 minutes on whiteboard, sorry for the rant, hope it helps!

I know people that use the Cintiq products really seem to like it for its paper like quality in terms of being able to see what you draw, downside for some being the glass panel, but some like it because of the feel.it differs with pencil tips too of course but keep in mind your preferences for price, efficiency, your fondness of particular texture or lack of feedback texture, smoothness and so forth. As well as size, adjustability and scale.

Fyi my tablet was discounted at the time for 255, not sure if they run higher by default or if they've dropped but it's considered a luxury electronics device by tax so probably no price drops yet.

Sorry for the big read xD <3
Edit: typos, late-night phone post ;n;

Thank you so very much for the advice! I had no idea that other tablets had various textures and such to them. A lot of other tablets I've researched have screens on them, but they're way up their in price. Some $1k others a lot more x-x I've always wished I had short cut options and such with the Bamboo Splash I have, but I figured for my first ever tablet, it may be best that I go for something simple and expand later on to something more complex ^-^ Which is pretty much what I'm doing. I really appreciate the advice, it was a good read! No need to apologize for the rambling. As a person who has a degree in English, I've learned that the more a person types down and responds with, 9 times out of 10, they have something important and good to say

Basically Cintiq will have glass as far as I'm aware, some people use pen nibs to make their regular tablet experience smoother. Some tablets or rather brands have slightly different surfaces, my initial intuos pen and touch was a lot less grain than my pro medium, but I like this light grain I have on this tablet. Some pen nibs make it feel too smooth and I personally like being able to "feel" the canvas. I think there's even pen nibs with little coils in them so they feel springier, some increase grain and some make it lighter x3. There's coversheets too.

Look at what looks nice to you. Figure out what your add on choices are and see what you find, but look at experiences and opinions too.

And remember sometimes less is more!

I agree with Valkyrian on this one. You just have to find something that you'll be comfortable with, which may sound silly, but you'll find it once you look at it and then it's 100% confirmed when you're testing it out. I use an Intuos Pro Medium , though I first started off with an Intuos Manga and then to Monoprice 12x9 before I had this one.

But if you are looking for some options at a reasonable price, then I will be more than happy to help you out on that, if you would like? :3

Thank you so very much! One person recommended an Intuos 4, but after reading some of the reviews, I haven't been impressed. The look of the Intuos Pro that you have Otaku, looks a lot better..sleeker in design and such. It's $100usd more expensive than the Intuos 4, but the extra money may be worth the product o.o I'll be sure to continue to look around, though a lot of artists have pointed me towards the Intuos's. ^-^

I'd be happy with the help, however ^-^

Alrighty. Be on the lookout in your notes. I'll send you a file soon containing information that could be of good help to you soon as well as other things that could be of help.

I'll keep my eyes peeled ^-^ Take your time with everything!

Alrighty. Will do. :3

I've had the splash and it did the same. The connection was loose and it eventually just stopped working. I would say the intuos is a good investment :3 just check for them on the wacom website. They should be about 80 for one.

;-; oh thank goodness, I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this same issue with the Splash. I was thinking about investing in a basic Intuous, then going for the upgraded pricey one later :D

i eventually wanna get a cintiq or something similar lol.. maybe in my dreams x'D