For the apps you are using, you will find this tablet more than appropriate. I had only used tablets a little, but when I worked at Dreamworks/PDI I really learned to use it in the production environment. I have a 6x8 with a dual monitor setup, and it works great. If you do not have a multiple monitor setup for your work, this is something else you should consider. For example... in photoshop you can devote one ful monitor to your art, and then put all the tools in the 2nd.... or if you are doing some cloning and painting from 2 images... you can work on both images at the same time.