yes i would recomend wacom too
u wont use it in maya but it helps a lot in the other apps
although the mouse they give u is usless
i have a wacom intous A5 (half A4)
its a nice size to work with
the A4 is way too pricy and it is huge as there is a lot of redundant space around it.
i would say go with an A5 unless ur seriously into drawing in ps ect.
i would say they r woh there money as they last ages and the nips in the pen are replaceable/interchangable
think of it more of an investment