Advice for using a Tablet over a Mouse for FCP

Hello, can anyone out there recommend a Tablet to use with a MacBook Pro and FCP?
I've always thought they are more efficent than a mouse but never bought my own.
Any comments/thoughts appreciated.
MCi

Hey
I have a new Intuos3 6x11 from one week ago ... and I'm trying to find the right combination of pen, keyboard and mouse ... and my desk layout !
And I second about the pen&keyboard. I think the next feature that Wacom must add is a "antu gravity" pen that stays stand on the tablet while you type in the keyboard ... like I'm doing right now!
Hope that helps !
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