[bcab] More on Netbooks

Hi All,

I had never heard the term NETBOOK until this thread started.

I'm looking to buy just such an item over the next couple of weeks but am sick 
to death of getting an idea to find out everything I've found out is wrong.

I'm looking for a lightweight device with a few or more hours use and 3 USB 
ports that I can hook up my external drive, a DVD reader writer and a dongle at 
the same time.  I'd rather have a faster processor than a 3 legged dog of a 
machine.  Hard drive is not important so long as it can take Jaws, MSN, Outlook 
express, office 2003 and a few minor applications.

Built in microphone/webcam would be helpful though not essential, WIFI is an 
absolute.

Now I was looking at the ASUS eepc a few months ago and on this list found out 
that Jaws didn't work with them because they have such tiny memory.  Following 
the netbook thread, this would seem to have been changed somewhere as a few 
have pointed at various models of the ASUS eeepc being suitable for Jaws as far 
as I can make out.

As a note, the ASUS had a keyboard which was excellent for my hand size.

So if anyone can say with any conviction, which machin or machines, may have 
the capability to fill all the above criteria, please could you let me know 
which one or ones fit the bill.

Price is not the most important factor as suitability comes before all else.

Many thanks.

Roger

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