First of all it usually doesn't have a cd/dvd drive so it will be tricky to install software, so you can't play those games that take the game disc to be in the drive during play, like most games I've ever played, and you can't pop a music cd in and listen or pop a dvd in to watch on the plane for example.

The netbook is like taking a regular laptop \ notebook and reducing the specs on everything it can do sort of like making it 3 years old instantly. For example, as compared to a current notebook, the netbook it will have less ram, less hard drive space, slower processor, smaller screen, less capable graphics & video processing...I think if you already have a notebook in good condition this is a good thing to have for an extra device to carry around for smaller tasks but I do not recommend a netbook as a primary machine.

Many people might find that spending a little more for a real notebook is the best value.

For those that only visit 3 different websites including email, and don't deal with a lot of media, or any heavy software other than whatever comes on the thing from the factory, than than the notebook is probably fabulous. I am a computer programmer, and I do not own a netbook because I have a desktop and carry my work notebook everywhere. My boss returned his netbook the first week out of frustration but he needs much more performance than an average user.

I hope this helps,
Dave