I just got one for about $1200. And I have to say it was worth it.

I can read everything with no conversion needed, plus all other windows apps and stuff work.
The LCD monitor really isnt all that hard to read with, I usually like to turn down the contrast to 45% or so and I can read in the dark if I want also
If Apple made tablets, I probably would of gotten one by them, but XP Tablet Edition is pretty good.
The year for good eInk ebooks is still probably 5-10yrs away, so I think this was a good choice.