Something that might interest you - Averatec just released a tablet/notebook pc, includes a Athlon Mobile 2200, 512 mb ram, 60 gb hd, dvd-rom/cdrw drive, 4 usb 2.0 ports... just in at Costco for $1279, on sale for $1349 at the Averatec web site with $50 rebate (no rebate at Costco).
One of my coworkers just purchased one, and it's pretty neat - seems responsive, but the bottom does get a bit warm while it's on. Being able to turn the display around and use the stylus is a nice change too... and this is the lowest cost full-featured tablet computer I've seen. Screen size is a bit small (12.1" screen), but then again, the whole thing is pretty compact.
Here's the web site for the tablet computer:
http://www.averatec.com/notebooks/C3500.htm
Cheers, --TonyK.