Weaker software, lower build quality?  Have you even used the ipad?  Its a beefed up ipod touch, not a scaled down laptop.  The netbook wins from many perspectives.<p>The multi-touch is sexy, i'll admit.  but form is not greater than function.  Imagine chatting, posting on HN, or uploading photos to Flickr.  These 3 easy actions are not easily handled on the ipad.<p>&#60;edit&#62;  I have never used it and cannot comment on the build quality (which is the point i was trying to make.  Sorry!)