Anyone have one or used one?

I have a graphics tablet already, however compared to a Wacom, it's not as versatile. The pen is chunky and unergonomic, since it has a regular AA battery in the shaft.

Yesterday, for the first time here in the UK, I saw some Wacom tablets in a shop. They were Bamboo, Bamboo One, and Bamboo Fun. Looking at the specifications, I noticed one major difference between Wacom's Bamboo brand and Intuos brand was the lack of tilt settings for the pen. Has this bit really mattered to anyone?

So basically I'm decided whether to get on of the Bamboo ones, or try to get my hands on an Intuos, which are maybe a bit more expensive than I'd like to spend on this, but will give me versatility closer to regular pencil and paper art. (I'd also have to find a place that sells them).

Any thoughts? I'd like to hear which specific Wacom you've used, the size, how close it feels to traditional art, and if you've ever used other Wacoms before. Thanks in advance.

Seraphon