35 is a good starting salary imo. But well I dont know how is it in the US but in Quebec you get raped with taxes taking you off almost 35% of your salary...
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=WP8060-TAB08&AID=10440852&CJPID=552179 Apparently, with the coupon code TAB2008 this will come to 35$. No, it isn't a wacom but if you are on a budget and REEEEALLY think you need a tablet, this may be for you. Enjoy!