I bought my Dell Mini 9 with XP from the Dell outlet (choices are slim but discounts are huge at times). I now run Ubuntu 9.04 and am totally happy. Netbook is faster, has more free space on SSD, and no compatibility problems because I use Firefox to surf the web. What else is a netbook good for?

I won't dispute the tech advantages of the new processors; but I don't get what the excitement about HD video is. I have a Dell Mini 9 with a 1024x600 screen and I rent movies from CinemaNow for cross-country flights. Even though the downloaded movies are compressed and as far from HD as possible, they look fantastic on my 9" screen (full screen or windowed). My point is that I don't think HD is all that important on a small screen.
I can hear the protests already: the screen is bigger, I would know the difference if I ever saw it, etc. I don't plan to upgrade over this and for new buyers I strongly recommend that they consider how important this is and maybe use the opportunity to pick up a discontinued N270 system on the cheap. On the other hand, I do find the CPU weak when faced with heavy processor loads and the extra power would be nice as well as the power savings.

Listen to bathroomkiller. All of the major players have great dslrs and deliver excellent performance. I have a 1 year old Nikon D40X; here are my additions to bathroomkiller's comments.
- Go to your nearest big box store and play with the cameras. They want nearly $1000 from you (by the time you get camera + accessories); so make them power up the cameras and let you play. It doesn't matter if you know what all the functions are; pay attention to the menus. Are they logically laid out? Can you figure out some things on your own or is it too complicated?
- Cameras come in many sizes; get one that fits your hands. Do the buttons fit your fingers? Can you comfortably hold and operate the camera?
My D40X made sense to me. I figured out the menus quickly and could change ISO and shutter speed predictably after 2 minutes. It gave me confidence that the user controls were well designed. I almost bought a better (and bigger) camera; but the D40X was a perfect "fit" for me. You may find something else that fits you better. Make sure it has a good warranty; a decent kit lens; lithium ion battery; and get a case so you don't f* up your new toy. Buy a camera guide for the model your choose from the book store or Amazon (I paid $15 for mine and learned a lot in 1 week). Practice and have lots of fun!

Great, another great gadget handicapped by Windows...

Pick me! I know someone named Philip so it would be cool! Right? Hello? Hello? Did you pick me? Come on, please? Don't make me beg, alright then, I'm begging and groveling. Please?

This is the one thing I've always wanted, you gotta pick me... BTW, What's a Nueros?

Can I be the chosen one? Please, just this once?

Pick me! I hate being the last one picked...

Wow, a Wii in stock...