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I'm using a small Intuos4 (was 200 bucks), but recently wacom changed the names of their tablet model lines or something. I used to have a large Intuos3, but I wanted a small tablet so I could bring it on trips and to school. I haven't touched my Intuos3 since, because it is just so much more convenient having the small one and impossible to always switch between them (getting used to the size ratios). Honestly, a large tablet might be good for beginners so you get more used to having a 1-to-1 ratio with your screen, but small ones are just as good and save space and money.

quality-wise, I can't speak for bamboo and monoprices, because I know people who have theirs for a long time and it's still fine, but I also know people with those lines/brands that have pressure-sensitivity problems and other issues. I haven't had any issues with my Intuos3 (used it for 5-6 years) nor my Intuos4 (used it for the past 3-4 years)

Wacom Bamboo tablet, for about $70 on Amazon.

I've got an Intuos4 L. Got it for 500 euros about 4 years ago? I also have a small bamboo which I got in high school. Never use that.

I'm using an Intuos 3 that my friend loaned me, so technically I paid nothing. My school also has Cintiq 22HDs, but does not provide the pens, so for that I needed to purchase a pen, which was like $60. For my own personal work after school, I'm looking into the Yiynova for a Cintiq-like experience for a quarter of the price point.

Intuos 5 Medium. Bought it when it for something like $400 bundled together with Painter 12. An okay deal.

The Intuos line looks cheaper nowadays because they rebranded the Bamboo line as the Intuos line, and rebranded the Intuos 5 line as Intuos Pro. It has nothing to do with lowered prices, unfortunately.

man but the intuos tablet looks so good..and that cintiq ._.
idc about intuos 5 cuz of that price, but 4 medium would be okay..
(~sigh~) I ain't got $100, and bamboo is right on the price range.
I just bought bamboo CTH470 =w=

lul Wacom Bamboo master race gais
Got it for christmas from my parents like 3 or so years ago... Cost yeah about what these guys are says and it still works beautifully I want to upgrade to an Intuos but I'd have to rob the bank for that OTL

Aww crap, thanks for reminding me that my 50 dollar pen's still missing somewhere in my room. Better go find it!

I bought a used small Wacom Intuous 4 for $100

I'm aware the title says wacom, however i have a monoprice tablet, 10 x 6.25 inch w/ hotkeys and it cost only $50, works beautifully.
It's a great price for its size, the cheapest wacom tablets are quite small and yet still more expencive than this. In my experience having a larger surface to work with helps greatly with precision.

On a completely unrelated note, I accidentally hit "thumbs up" on KaichouShion's comment.. the huge button that doesn't appear until you hover over it is a little silly, isn't it? o.o especially if there isn't a "thumbs down" or undo button

Bamboo, which was around 90$. Definitely cheaper now.

If you are deciding which tablet to buy, consider your drawing habits and how you see yourself drawing in the next few years. If you are a casual drawer like a lot of us are, definitely the simplest one (bamboo) is the one to go. It's stable, robust and lasts years. If you are planning to become a more pro-digital artist, still look into a bamboo. The higher level lines are a major jump, and it does require investment. Not everyone has a spare 300$ to spend on an intuos tablet.

I just checked their website, and wow things sure have gotten cheaper!
Bamboo line is now 49+
Intuos line is now 99+

Much more affordable now!

A Wacom Bamboo one. The cheapest one that was there. Around $90~110 but it was 5 years ago so i don't exactly remember. Never broke down or anything.

Bamboo because I am a poor and casual fellow. $80 ish

Wacom Intuos 4.
Bought for 200 ish a while ago.

Wacom Connect; $80

Wacom Intuos Manga - Price $100

i've got the wacom bamboo. very simple, very nice. About $70 ~