Netbooks are great of portability and on the spot quick check of email, surf, chat, or documents. But I would advice against using it as your primary computer. As what the others said, the small screen, small fonts, and the cramped keys, after a few days; you'd be wishing you'd gone with a decent laptop. Trust me, I've been there. I exchanged my netbook for a laptop. Can't stand the numbness after a couple of hours typing away at that cramped keyboard.. hehe