Hi, it was not me who got a new netbook, but my mom just did. She got herself an Asus X101H (RM699).
It has an Intel® Atom™ N435/N455 Processor, DDR3 1Gb memory, 2.5" SATA 320GB HDD and an Intel GMA 3150.

I was wowed by the 10.1" size (I don't own a netbook, but a desktop and a laptop) and the simple MeeGo OS was such a breeze to use. The weight is also just 1kg (3-cell battery). I was *tasked* to install Windows 7 on it which I am yet to do.

I am thinking, with this kind of specs, it is possible to :

- Watch HD movies (480p / 720p / 1080p)
- Aero-capable (Pixel/Vertex shader), do not want solid taskbar!
- How efficient is 1024x600 resolution (for me minimum is 1280x720)
- How far can I push it for 3D games ? (e.g Bioshock DX9 etc.)

That's about it. I know I am able to browse the web, check e-mails, play music, and some casual games. Please advice. I am not willing to spend too much since I am just looking for something super light and portable. I can wait and not in any rush to get one.

Surprised as the lack of any decent performance from Asus x101h. It can't do any 3D at all. The Intel GMA 3150 is next to nothing, quite frankly. Only basic computing.

I have been looking for a 10" netbook with decent 3D performance.

1. Preferred Brand - Anything
2. Budget - Any amount, of course will consider first
3. Usage - Web, e-mails, HD videos, basic 3D games
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 10 inch, nothing more as I love the portability

Willing to consider the screen size if no such model with decent 3D performance available.

Interestingly, I heard about this "Nvidia ION" which "substantially improves 3D performance" and I found out that Asus 1015PN has it! It is a 10 inch with Nvidia Ion, fully capable of 1080p and small dose of 3D gaming. Well, I answered my own question, lol, thanks anyway. Googling around it is mighty rare for Nvidia ION on a 10-incher.