[header] How to get the right tablet the first time [title] Have an idea what its primary purpose will be. [step] What kind of tablet do you want to invest or spend on? This can be a variety of answers. And don't be afraid to spend a little more than you bargain for; in the end, you will most likely enjoy your tablet...a lot. 
[substeps] Want to do work and play at the same time? Choose the ipad. Need to design artwork, photoshop? Choose the wacom brand.