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You know, just now I picked my 770 up for the first time in a few days (since using my Eee). And I've got to say that I infinitely prefer accessing the web on the 770. It's better designed for the task. The operating system is better, the GUI is better, as is the form factor. I enjoy holding the 770 in my hand. The Eee, on the other hand, must be used like any other laptop. At the moment, as I type this, it's perched on my thighs rather precariously.

That said, for interacting with websites (entries of forums etc), then the Eee is better, because it has a full keyboard and interactive sites tend to use javascript or Flash, and benefit from the increased CPU speed.

But if I really want to interact with websites then I do it from my desktop computer. For example, while I might check emails while out and about, I only really reply to them while at home. Same for website forum postings.

So, really, my internet usage (and probably yours) splits into two types: reading, and interacting -- or passive and interactive. Portable devices tend to be crap at the latter, although Nokia and its competitors may yet pull something out of the bag. But the Eee only takes us a step or two further towards being able to interact with the Web while out and about. It's still a little impractical, and best saved until you get home.