If you're going to get a netbook, Classicalla - and now that I have my Eee PC 1000HE I thoroughly endorse the recommendation; I love it! - you might also want to think about a carrying case for when you might be taking it further than short trips. You get a little slip-case with it, which is great for protecting the shell from scratches and so on, but that's all.
I bought a Targus carrying case - extremely light, but enough to hold the netbook, power-cable, a mouse (because I HATE touchpads), flashdrive and other bits and pieces. It has handles and a shoulder-strap. I can't find the one I got on the Targus website, but there are others that look similar and would do as good a job.
here\'s the result of the Amazon search for Targus netbook cases.
And you will have NO problems ordering via Amazon - though make sure you're actually ordering from Amazon and not a third-party vendor.
Wendy
