As long as the roadmap for Xara's flagship product (Designer Pro) is simply to add the new bits from its consumer-type products ('Web Designer' & 'Photo and Graphic Designer') then I doubt if we're going to see much in the way of ground-breaking new features that pro users will appreciate.

You thought that XDP new feature list was disappointing? Just look at the 'exciting' new features list for Page & Layout Designer 10 which was launched the day before with no fanfare...

Yes that's right, they added an insert menu and some icons which are free anyway.. But for only £9.99 upgrade fee it's not too bad a deal.