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I know a couple of professionals that have them and really like them. I've tried it out, can't see the need for it personally. But I learned digital painting using a standard graphics tablet and never had a problem with it.
I think a tablet PC would get on my nerves if only because I want my palettes out of the way on a second monitor.
And I would find my hand getting in the way of my work. And I'd have to be cleaning the screen all the time as a dirty monitor drives me crazy. Plus they're rather expensive. But that's just my opinion.
I'd rather spend the extra $$$ and get more proc power and RAM.

Not that I'm opinionated.....;)