I know little of these but am interested in possibly getting one. Could you people with them tell me more about them please?

All I know is that Tablets aren't to be mixed with alcohol

that made me laugh

What kind of tablet? I will assume a graphics tablet and not a TabletPC (there are better things to spend £800 on unless you have a really good reason).

First off, tablets are expensive, you need to think if you would really use one that much before you get one. They are wonderful pieces of kit, but have very limited applications.

Seconds, most tablets are pressure sensitive, which is a must have for a tablet, IMO. Along with that you want a good sensitive tablet.

Next you need to decide how big. A big tablet can be attractive, and is easier to work with, but can be unwieldy and expensive.

For brands, if you want a good tablet, look at Wacom. I got an el-cheapo tablet a while back and it was half decent and broke (my bad, really). My tablet PC uses stuff designed by Wacom (I think) and is absolutely fantastic.

I'm more after something that I can draw directly into the PC with.

However, I'd like you to try to describe what tablets/tablet pc's can do please.

That's exactly what tablets do.

Um, ok, examples of good ones to get that are not too expensive?

Erm, I haven't done much research, but I know Wacom are good. You need to chose a size and a budget, but be expecting to pay £50+.

metty, you cant afford them yet

I assume he's loking for once he gets a job.

that old chestnut eh

Actually I was considering tablets with regards to Christmas.

ah fair enough. consider some higher expense options then xD