The problem I see is that any netbook I lug around is going to be less useful than an iPad.  The netbook screen is short and you pretty much have to use it in landscape orientation.  The keyboard and trackpad are small and cramped.<p>Also,  I question "a lot more powerful." if you mean powerful in terms of range of apps or peripherals, then I see your point. If you are talking about raw performance, you are probably right, but I doubt the difference is going to be that significant.<p>I have access to a netbook, but I almost never use it. There aren't many situations that I'd choose it over either my iPhone or my laptop.  The size, runtime and interaction model of the iPad, on the other hand, suggests advantages over both a laptop and my iPhone for situations I'm in every day (not that I won't have me iPhone with me a. The same time).