You might like to be aware of GPL issues, even though the product is 
such a Wow:
'ASUS eeePC: First impressions and GPL violations'
http://cliffhacks.blogspot.com/2007/11/asus-eeepc-first-impressions-and-gpl.html
I am a supporter of honorable GPL related practice and maybe I will 
donate to a fund which will legally help to ensure Asus acts in a more 
fully enlightened way. Perhaps the donation may delay my purchase of a 
product?
-- 
alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391