Anyone looking for an ultra portable / mini laptop / sub notebook / netbook is now spoilt for choice. It seems that after the OLPC (one laptop per child) project announced they were aiming to build an ultraportable device for $100, every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie.
| Name | Screen Size | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS EEE PC | 7" – 10" | 0.92 – 1.1 KG | £160 – £340 |
| OLPC XO-1 | 7.5 | 1.45 KG | $200 ($400 give one get one) |
| Dell Mini 9 | 8.9" | 1.035 KG | £269 – £299 |
| Acer Aspire One | 8.9" | 0.99 – 1.26 KG | £198 – £269 |
References:
Wikipedia – Comparison of Netbooks
Don’t forget the MSI Wind (or the Advent 4211 as it’s more commonly found in the UK) – it’s also the only Netbook that currently supports the Sleep function on OS X if you manage to turn it into a hackint0sh.
I bought an Acer Aspire One recently and it is fantastic. I’d definitely recommend that one over the EEE, which I also had but had difficulty connecting to wireless points (making it next-to-useless).