Sure, but it depends on how you intend on using it. In the Asian market, there are a bunch of notebook computers that have no batteries at all. Just kind of a portable all-in-one desktop. They can use cheaper components and still and up with a light and small unit. With netbooks, there's a real trade-off between ultra-portability, performance (both speed and HDD capacity) and weight. IMHO, SDD are not quite there yet in capacity for most of us packrats (but getting to within 10db). Heck, my little MP3 player has 160G capacity, why would I settle for less on a netbook?
No longer on the website (staples.ca). 499 CAD Maybe it was test marketing (online only and only one demo unit per store). It's the 10" MSI Wind.
It was fine for running Dev-C++ compiler and a field solver for working out some Helmholtz coil impedances, for example, and handled Skype nicely. Built-in Bluetooth, three USB ports (not Dell's 2), webcam etc. The Synaptics touchpad isn't very good (maybe needs tweaking), but it works nicely with a Logitech Bluetooth laser travel mouse (no dongle required).
Don't confuse it with the motorcycle maker, of course. ;-)
This market is probably going to explode in the next year or two, IMHO, for ultra-portable 2nd notebooks, and primary computers for younger kids.
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany