Okay, I really don't understand the whole "netbook" thing, but here is how I see it. I got a 1.5GHz 12" Powerbook for $320 and I honestly don't see why anyone would choose a netbook over a 12" PB aside from maybe the weight. I'll just start with the Dell Mini 9 since it seems to be the most popular for OSX installation. What do you get that makes it worth the price? It's hard drive is MUCH smaller than what came stock in the PB(unless you pay a fortune for the 64gb SSD), the processor is cheap Intel Atom that clocks no faster than the G4 did, it doesn't really hold much more RAM, the screen runs at the same resolution, and the battery life doesn't seem that much better. With the Powerbook you get the optical drive, a full set of ports to take advantage of, and a much cheaper option for hard drive upgrades. Not only that, but its got 64Mb of VRAM and runs OSX native without any hacking. Really, aside from the weight difference and the webcam (who honestly uses the webcam that much anyway?) why do so many people jump on these netbooks?
