The Gigabyte netbook is an option http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=2835

Plus the next Asus netbooks will be touch screen - 9 and 10 inch models were at CES:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5124948/asus-t9...ertible-eee-pc

As for taking notes - the gigabyte isn't good for inking, as you cannot rest your hand on the screen. I suspect the asus models will be the same.