:chuckles:@slimmed version of vista


I like netbooks. I've always wanted to get an ASUS EEE.
I've heard the dell netbooks are good. I think there is one like 455 or 499 at Costco(3 or 6 month return policy if you don't like it)
Other than that I haven't really been keeping up on them

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218012526050
Asus EEE for 250. Small hard drive and a bit smaller screen than you wanted. There are easy ways to upgrade the hard drive(Although not much) for cheap. Just something to keep in mind since you're looking at externals.

And there is this. http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...1986&t=1105885
HP tx2500z Tablet PC Turion X2 2 Ghz, 3GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, DVDRW, WiFi, Webcam, 12.1" Touchscreen, Vista Premium $599
Out of your pricerange a little, but its a laptop. Normally 999.
HP, imo, is a good brand. I have a compaq(Made by HP) and I love it. My parents have a 10 year old HP laptop that is still alive and getting used all day, everyday.

Actually, here is an EEE that is 10" and has a 160 gig hd for 310
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...1986&t=1105104
EEEs are very modable. Bluetooth, upgraded wifi, touch screen. You name it and people have done it.