There are people who buy a netbook as a complement to a full size laptop or desktop. And there are people who buy one instead of a full size computer. I have

There are people who buy a netbook as a complement to a full size laptop or desktop. And there are people who buy one instead of a full size computer. I have friends in both categories. I own one, which I bought as a replacement for my MacBook when that died. I love being able to use it on the bus. I was pleasantly surprised at the screen not seeming tiny. I slightly regret not buying a Dell netbook, because that doesn't have function keys I can accidentally press all the time. I may yet buy a full sized laptop, but I am managing without one for now.