I thinks about $1000 for X1 is a good deal.
Description for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook
ThinkPad X1 Carbon - 1 Year Depot Warranty
Processor: Intel Core i5-3337U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz) on Mother Board
Operating System: Windows 8 64
Operating System Language: Windows 8 64 English
Display Type: 14.0" Premium HD+ (1600x900) LED Backlit Display, 720p HD Camera, No WWAN
System Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Base: Intel Core I5-3337U Processor (up to 2.70 GHz, 3MB L3, 4GB 1333MHz DDR3L)
Total Memory: 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3L SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Keyboard: Keyboard (Backlit) US English
Pointing Device: TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader and Clickpad - Type US
Camera: 720p HD Camera
Hard Drive: 128GB Solid State Drive, SATA3
Integrated Battery: Battery
Power Cord: Country Pack ANZ with Line cord & 90W AC adapter
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Integrated WiFi Wireless LAN Adapters: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S (2x2 AGN)
Language Pack: Language Pack Win8 US English
NB Package Type: Standard Economy Packaging
1600*900 screen, I'd say this is a pretty good deal.