Windows 7 Starter lagged so much that I put Ubuntu on it, but on upgrade to 11.04 I found it lagged again so I switched to Xubuntu. So far it lags far less in a still user-friendly scenario.

The speakers at their loudest don’t put out much volume. To put it another way, if I’m in a soundproof room alone, I’d hear sounds as if they were at the expected “normal” volume levels. That would be with completely maxed volume levels at the software and hardware level. Not a multimedia machine!

No matter the OS or the amount of RAM, this laptop is not optimized for audio or video. It is great for note-taking with the 98% sized keyboard and I have zero cramping when typing at 150 wpm. The tiled keys (like a Mac) are another major plus.

Believe it or not, netbooks are used to surf the internet. With my setup (Xubuntu 11.04 with Chromium browser) I can surf without much lag, and even do some web development on the go! There’s a sim card slot too, leading me to believe it’s compatible with most carrier’s mobile internet plans.

Finally, after accidentally dropping the netbook 5-6 feet off of a lofted bed onto a rug (covering a cement floor), the only damage to the computer was the locking latch on the battery. It still stays in, but there’s no longer a safety mechanism. THAT’S THE FULL DAMAGE! Needless to say, I’m impressed. If you’re looking for something small, for taking notes, surfing the internet, and not much else, this is your prime choice.