WACOM Tablet or Similar

[Xenolith]

I'd appreciate any advice on which device to purchase.  Will mostly use it for drawing black and white sequential art or single panels. 

Thanks!

[deano_ue]

if you have never used one a bamboo is a great way and cheapest to start, but if you want a serious one get a intuos, i have an a4 intuos 3 and i love it.

the top of the line is the wacom cintiq, ohh how it taunts me

[Xenolith]

Thanks UE.  I don't have any experience with one.  I think if I commit to buying one I'll just shell out for the intuos. 

[PreRaphaelite]

Naturally there are some very flashy tablets out there, but essentially it all depends on how you work, and what you need it for. Personally, I far prefer simple tools that don't take up much space, so I'm more than happy with a bamboo. I've done the extra-large, extra-fancy tablets with maximum customisability etc and don't get me wrong, there's a reason they're the 'happy' dreams of professional artists/designers. But from the sound of it you're probably not going to need that level of tech. So if you want something proficient with a decent surface space around which you can set up a workstation, then an Intuos will serve you well. Otherwise, if you need mobility and you're happy working on a small scale, a bamboo should prove more than sufficient.