which...?

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2.66GHz cpu
8 gig ram
13.1 screen
3 pounds

starts around $1,900

I'm ultra happy with mine after upgrading from a Fujitsu Lifebook. This bad boy is fast!

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I like the specs on this one:

13-inch widescreen high-definition display with LED backlight technology, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1366 x 768 resolution (Learn more)
Energy efficient 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more)
320 GB SATA hard drive
2 GB of RAM (maximizing capacity) with 667 MHz speed
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD video processing
1.3-megapixel webcam provides great image quality and rich colors so your viewers can see you clearly--whether taking a photo or broadcasting live
802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi networking with expanded wireless features to get more done in more places
Ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wireed networking (10/100/1000)
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR connectivity lets you use wireless headsets for easy VoIP telephony and video chats as well as synchronize Bluetooth-enabled phones
HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD
Built-in stereo speakers with high-definition audio support
Windows Home Vista Premium operating system (Learn more)
Battery: 4-cell lithium-ion with MSI's advanced power saving technology
Dimensions: 13 x 8.82 x 0.78 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 2.86 pounds
Warranty: 3-year hardware warranty

This is :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup...
But again over $$1.900...

You asked for 'the best', not 'the best under $1000'.
Perhaps you need to learn to be more specific.

dude is't netbook not space shuttle, buy one try it, trow it buy another..

Finally find some really good Net or Note Book or small Laptop...
ASUS eeePC 1201N
Intel® Atom Dual Core N330 1.6GHz, 2048MB DDR2 800MHz, 250GB SATA 5400rpm, 12.1" LED Display (1366 x 768), NVIDIA Ion graphics, Microsoft Windows® 7 Starter...
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And the best of all... Under $500...

macbook air is a nice choice.