hi I am starting to learn 3d modelling and I am learning 3ds max. soon I am going to start learning photoshop and alias studio tools, etc.

I am wondering if purchasing a wacom tablet will be useful.

Do you think I'm better off with the intruno or the cintiq? (considering price and ability)

Hi there buddy,

I would recommend you to read the following posts that are related to what you´re asking.
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I hope it helps!
Bye!

The tablet (Cintique is best) is great for sketching on the screen (rendering in Photoshop or Painter) but not for 3D modeling.