None of that makes it better than a Thinkpad X series though. It has similar dimensions/weight to the eee(not quite as small, but small enough) without any of the sacrifices. 12" LCD with a usable resolution is pretty important IMO.

The eee has the same resolution as the n800, and using a full KDE desktop isnt possible without running into issues of windows being too large. At least on the NIT the limitation makes sense, but a 2 pound $400 laptop should be able to run a modern OS and desktop. Asus had originally intended to make a 10" version of the eee(which I fully intended to purchase) but when they got rid of the 10" WXGA version and jacked up the price, the n800 became a lot more attractive for ultraportability and regular subnotebooks started being much more practical in comparison.

Also, instead of the cloudbook, everex sells a $199 desktop at wal mart, that is about as low as you can go, and it is an excellent machine. You can buy a 19" LCD for another $130 and be all set.