Do not buy a netbook unless you are a midget with tiny hands. I bought an acer aspire one last year and it was a constant frustration. The speakers and keyboard broke after about six months. Before it broke the keyboard was to small to type at a normal speed. The small keyboard was a frustration becasue my hands always felt cramped. The small screen got annoying as well. They do have some positive aspects bu you will be more happy in the long run with a regular laptop.