Hi Tabvla

For what's its worth, I still rely every working day on a Wacom Sapphire which I must have had for 9 years now. And that's not just when I'm drawing or designing in Xara, I use it all the time in place of a mouse. Never a problem, original pen and "nib". I know its not the model you're asking about, but its testament to Wacom quality. There are other similar small Wacom tablets at home which get less intensive use but have equally been faultless for around 5 years or more now.

Jon