Well ... the device is good for certain things like quick IM / skype / irc sessions etc. But there are certain things that require too much fiddling with. Like converting videos and such. So that is the main reason I really want an EEEPC to carry around most of the time.

Resell price of the n800 is so low, that it is not reasonable to sell it. Just shove it in your bag / pocket at all times. And you have a reasonably good internet terminal at your hands.


I think that for my use, they are not competitors, instead they both fill each others shortcomings. And yes compared to my macbook, both have their own shortcomings, but I think I can live with them.