[jsz0]

What could Asus really do to make a netbook better? This is a problem of working within the constraints of x86/Windows. They can't make them faster because they're relying on Intel for parts. They can't do a whole lot on the software side because they're relying on Microsoft for software. I know they blamed the iPad for poor sales but I think it has more to do with better competition from Dell, HP and overall saturation of the market. One thing that is always overlooked with netbooks is that they are a usability nightmare for a lot of people with the small keyboards, postage stamp sized touchpads, and super tiny text on a small high resolution display. Those people don't want netbooks.

[rwmj]

You've answered your own question: Use ARM and install a reasonable Linux Netbook distro (not the lame rubbish they install at the moment).

[wazoox]

   > This is a problem of working within the constraints 
   >  of x86/Windows.

Windows, you said it. Asus and Acer sold tons of linux netbooks until microsoft used their big iron monopoly fist. Thinking of it, don't you feel that warm fuzzy feeling towards RMS?