Just to show example of how theres different wants, expectations and what is important to one person is entirely different to another.
I, myself am a student at university so I am seriously considering to buy an Eee lappy because of great convenience in their size and portability. I dont mind using the library's PC (they have plenty there and theu have good speed due to their recent upgrades to the great core2duos and highspeed connections) but the problem of going there and to type in what's in my head on the point kinds of put me off. I'd like that tiny lappy to carry in bag and just whip it out boot up quick (linux or XP if it has improved) jump in the current essay and type whatever, where and when ever. This would be vey advantageous for me. High tech, feature bundled cell phones dont impress me. Cell phone is just a phone,I dislike carrying it around with me. Yes im old fashioned and im not a businessman where immediate contact for contract is my vital life-line. So flash mobiles is not really for me, also I have gone way past the point of needing to brag. I basically am not impressed with technology and I dont give a shit. So, my needs are very handly little lappy, good viewing angles can be enjoyed regardless where I am sitting (recall Catty's post about being on the plane... is an xample of this) and as long as I can upload from Eee to the main PC also as long as i can use the wireless...then Id be shopping for the Eee in Febuary 2009, just before Uni starts again.
Another thing, I do know Asus makes good solid laptop products with high levels of reliabity, Apples is overpriced maybe good for business if images is everything to them, Samsung I dunno but i do know they makes flashdrives... for the Eee laptops.. so..they probably wouldnt be a bad pick.
Heck when the time comes I'd surf the net abit and pick out which best suits my needs, not any gamers or tech fanatics, or rich dudes needs. My needs.
Ideally i want to spend as little as possible on technology and have more $$ to enjoy my drams, spoiling my pets and going on holidays.