Netbooks?

[dark_drake]

Does anyone here have anything to say about them? How are they? Would you recommend one? I'm contemplating buying one and would love some input.

[Warrior]

Isn't a netbook just another term for crappy laptop?

[Hitmen]

Isn't a netbook just another term for crappy laptop?

A crappy laptop with a battery that lasts 2-3 times as long, and weighs almost nothing so isn't a pain to carry around.

[Lead]

I got an ASUS EEE PC for my mom for her birthday. She loves it, but then again all she does is surf the internet, check email, PDF's, and Microsoft Office.

[rabbit]

My roommate has one and he loves it for class and such.

[Chavo]

Try one before buying, the tiny keyboards are not for everyone

[warz]

My buddy has one. The monitor is tiny, and a lot of websites display horribly in them due to the tiny screen. But, I can see it being handy for in-class notes, simple web surfing, ssh and stuff.

[CrAz3D]

Try one before buying, the tiny keyboards are not for everyone

thats what bugs me the most, and the longest I ever fucked around on one was at bestbuy.

[Camel]

I'd consider buying one if I could use my phone's unlimited data plan out-of-box. I'd have to use a not inexpensive USB dongle otherwise.