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Nice, but needs work...

Narg Updated - 29th Sep 2008

The netbook idea is a fantastic idea. But, it's no
panacea of computing desires or needs. I think it's
great enough that I bought one of the Dell Mini's. I
waited for Dell's version because the performance of
the parts blows the EEE PC out of the water. I don't
have time to wait 2 hours just to install Office (only
took 10 mins on my Dell Mini...) But, I will keep my
17" notebook, as I will always have need for power on
the road too.

I'd say more than 1/2 of the netbook owners also own a
much larger and more powerfull notebook.

So far though, I'll have to say that the netbook is
neat, but too small. I'm waiting for a 10" model with
1280x800 screen (Too much of the web and software
require at least 768 lines horizontal resolution, even
Asus' and Dell's apps installed ON their devices have
this issue. WTF??!?!?) And a slightly bigger
keyboard. The 8.9" model's keyboards are just a hair
too small for me, and the button changes required are
not very good. That slightly extra room will make all
the difference. And I have small hands too, so go
figure!

That 1 extra inch could change the usability of such a
device to gain much more market. Weight would not
change much, and portability differences would be un-
noticable.