[dsmason807]

I've had my eye on the Eee PC myself for the same reasons.

All EeePC models say they are "Windows XP compatible", though they have very low disk space and only moderate memory (both of which XP uses a lot of).

Rumor has it that there is a 10" (display) Eee PC coming out at some point, might be worth waiting for that. Small is nice for carrying, but a 7" screen is a bit tough to work with, to me, and the bigger model will probably have some other improved specs as well -- with a similarly increased price, no doubt, but such it life.

Good luck,
D