Or something of the sort. I'm looking into getting one and i need some advice.

search forum for "wacom" and/or "tablet"

there's been a few threads in the last few months and they same people give the same responses every time.

Andy gives good advice on the search thing. I got one not long ago and created a "noob's review" thread:

http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=7500

Hey tofu..thanks for the link and review.

I also in the process buying my 1st tablet .. because after i see some video about digital painting, it easy to used pen tablet.

want to ask u guys, others than wacom pen tablet..can u list top 5 the best pen tablet company?
Thanks for any feedback.

Zaizen

No problem. I may be biased but here's my list:

1. Wacom
2. Wacom
3. Wacom
4. Wacom
5. Everyone else.

1. Wacom
2. Aiptek