Got a new Acer dual-core netbook with 4 gig of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive, Windows 7 64 bit, and a built-in keyboard for under $400. I actually considered one of those convertable tablets but I wanted to maintain compatibility with my other windows machines. The price/performance wasn't quite there yet for a Windows-based machine. NOt that the Android system is bad. I'm just very familiar with Windows and what's available for it.
I am running an acer laptop with 17” screen too.... great little notebook..