I have one of the first netbooks. Asus Eee900.

Next netbook will have an internal hardrive. The 900's keyboard is just too tiny even for my think small fingers. I also don't care for the touch pad, instead, I use a very small USB mouse. Also check on the battery life or usage time before it needs to be recharged.

The last item is the weight. 2 pounds doesn't sound much but wait until you lug around your "purse" well I carry lots of things in it but the added 2 pounds and the weight of the power pack, external USB drive really does a number on my shoulder.

I still like my net book. I take it with me on my trips.