(2008-10-17) Eeepc Under300

Wow, BestBuy has the EeePc (900a) NetBook for $299! (Looks like Target has it too.) So tempting, but I can't really think of a time when I'd carry this instead of my MacBook....

(This weighs 2.2lbs, MacBook weights 4.5lbs, OLPC weights 3.2lbs.)

Related: Dave Winer just bought an Msi Wind, which weighs 2.6lbs, and gives you a hard drive and lasts 6hrs.

• Hmm, the EeePc 900 series has had some battery controvery, but battery life doesn't sound any better than the MSI, though that could be reality-vs-fake-spec issues....

• Update: Dave [sent](http://www.scripting.com/stories/2008/10/22/todayTheMsi WindReallyWentB.html) the MSI back. He's sticking with the EeePc 1000H which costs ~$500.

• It sounds like others are having issues.

Dec update: I'm tempted to get the 900a for xmas (the price at BestBuy is down to $280). But honestly I'm not sure how much I would use it. I'd say Jihi could share it, but I don't think she'd be happy living without MsWord.