A cheaper alternative could be the I-Mate Ultimate 9502 -
http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=909
Around 600 bucks, more or less the same functions of the Athena, the main difference is that it has a 2.8" screen instead of a 5" one. It still runs WinMobile alas - of which I'm neither a big fan, but IMO the hardware is nice...
@DMcCunney: 9"? Hmmm... sorry but on this our needs diverege. 5-6" is the max for me. That, or a rollable/foldable display: I want an at least "near-pocketable" machine!