Drawing Tablets

Wacom Bamboo

Price $100 at BestBuy.com (Free shipping)
Rating 4.4/5
*Notes*
-Uses a USB to connect to connect to computer.
-Dimensions; Height: 0.4" Width: 6.9" Depth: 10.9"
System Requirements
PC: Windows 7, Vista (SP2) or XP (SP3); Mac: OS X (10.5.8 or higher); USB port; CD/DVD drive; color monitor
Software Included With Purchase
Bamboo Dock
-Free. Its pretty much an app store that has apps compatible with the tablet.
Adobe Photoshop Elements
-$60+ , however it does not state which version. It is a photo editiing software.
Autodesk SketchBook Express
-Free. It is similar to MS paint, it allows you to draw pictures.
Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0
-$100+ This adds more filters to Photoshop, Aperture, Nikon Capture NX2, and more. Details here.
Final Take:
I feel as if this tablet is geared more to photo manipulation, than drawing or notes.

Wacom Bamboo Splash

Price $80 at BestBuy.com
Rating 4.6/5
*Notes*
-Uses USB to connect to a computer.
- Dimensions; Height: 6.9" Width: 10.9" Depth : 0.4"
System Requirements
PC: Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 (SP1) or later; Mac: OS X 10.5.8 or later; Intel® processor; color display; powered USB port; CD/DVD drive
Software included With Pruchase
Autodesk SketchBook Express
- Free. Similar MS Paint, however is tablet compatible.
Evernote
-Free/$45. Has text editor, photo upload tool, and voice recording. Saves all of your notes to a cloud.
Bamboo Paper
-In a sense, it is a notepad, you can write on it. This app is also available for Android and iPad. 
Final Take:
I feel that this tablet is more for personal use and for drawing. It is probably a better choice if you plan to use it for school or for everyday things.