New Tablet PC candidate (Motion Computing)...

Actually most Tablet PCs available today are in a "laptop" format, and use a swivel screen to expose the screen to "inking".

I'm particularly fond of "slate format" Tablets because they're lighter and easier to read from in more casual environments. I also find that they are less intrusive in "executive settings" such as boardroom meetings with conservative attendees. It is still not considered "appropriate" in many circles to have a laptop on a boardroom table (typing notes, etc.), but a slate lying on the table used for hand-written notes seems to be fine for many older executives (and as a matter of fact really piques their interest).

-- jame healy