Hello there, i would like to have some thoughts or recommendations refering graphic tablets, since i would like to switch from the classic pencil + rubber to ... a digital pencil + digital rubber.

I have an idea about pencil pressure strenght/stages and so on, but i would like to know what's best for actual detailed, professional digital art. I read something about the Wacom Bamboo for beginning, but i don't really know if this tablet really fits for intensive employment with digital art. It has, i think, like 1.000 pressure stages (?). Then i also read something about the more "professional" tablet, the Wacom Intuos 4, which has like 2.500 pressure stages or w/e. Also i don't know, what size is the best for that theme.

My budget is to like 450 € +/- i would say. Could you explain me, which tablet may be nice for serious digital art? Or should i just go with the Bamboo for beginning?

Thanks, have a good one.