So, aside from the fact it can almost fit in your pocket, why do you want a Netbook?  Price is a big factor.  For basic computing, they work just fine. They are good for the road and big enough to actually have a screen that is useful.  One of our favorities units is this little Acer.  It is lightwiegh, nice looking and has a little kick to it.

The easy-to-use Aspire One D150-1165 Notebook with 10.1”³ display is designed to be an affordable and simple solution for Web browsing, e-mail management, instant messaging, VOIP calls, streaming video, photo viewing and music enjoyment. It strikes just the right balance between mobility and productivity. The 10.1”³ Aspire One D150-1165 Notebook has something for everyone – business users constantly on-the-go, young students who need their first PC, or tech aficionados seeking a lightweight, secondary device with extended battery power.

Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz – RAM 1 GB – HDD 160 GB – GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 – WLAN : 802.11b/g – Win XP Home – 10.1”³ Widescreen TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) CrystalBrite – camera     $329.      Upgrade To XP Pro    $169.00   (For users who need to join network Domains ) 

Netbook Accessories 

 
LiteOn Slim DVDRW  $78.00 |  Targus Netbook Case  $28.00   |  DC to AC Power Inverter  $31.00