I have been debating splurging for an Intuos3 6x11 for using Xara. I am starting to have some pain when illustrating and editing xara nodes, is part of it. can anyone give me a report on using a tablet, does it make using Xara any more annoying? Seems like drawing is one thign, but getting to pressing menus and sliders and things would feel strange.

is it worth the 350.00 for the intuos3?

I've heard some reports in general that people love them, but the funny thing is, I don't know one person that has one, so I can't borrow it. Seems like if they were so awesome, every designer would want one wouldn't they? I need some detractors.