I LOVE netbooks. The battery life is perfect for when I get stuck in an airport or when it's my day to carpool and I have to wait for football practice to end. ASUS and ACER are the original netbook makers. TIP:Get the biggest memory you can find.

 By the way, a lot of manufacturers, like Sony, call theirs notebooks.  Here's a good deal from Sony if you're ready to buy now.

or comparison shop at New Egg.