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Do you like/love it?
I love both of my netbooks. Each has their own little pros and cons but for the most part, they are great on roadtrips or just for a day out on the town.
Do you read your books on it? How is that experience?
Yes I do. About the same as reading it on my desktop. My eyes get tired after a while and I really can't read it while lying in bed (don't want to drop it or block the exhaust port).
What are the downsides? (Besides the obvious lack of storage/memory)
What lack of storage/memory? Both of mines has a 160 GB HDD and 1-2 GBs of RAM. Plenty for such a small and basic machine. The limited screen resolution is probably the biggest limitation. At 1024 x 600, there's not quite enough pixel height for some menus and at the rate I read, only so many words fit on the screen at one time.
Which one do you have? Why did you get that particular one?
I have the ASUS 1000HE and the Acer Aspire One (8.9"). Both have 6-cell batteries and 160 GB HDDs.
What is your power source, do you have to find a 'hot spot' for free internet access when you are out an about?
I run on the battery mostly. When I get low on battery power, I plug it in (if I can find a outlet). Of course I need to find a WiFi hotspot. Usually here in Chicago, most Starbucks locations have free (but unsecured) WiFi. I also mostly get free WiFi at school (cept when it can't find the network).
What am I not understanding about them?
They are not gaming machines and they shouldn't be confused with ultraportable notebooks/laptops as those usually feature more powerful components.
All of the various netbooks (and notebooks) have a built-in SD/MMC card reader/writer. So you can go and download books, load it onto a SD card, and then plug it into your BeBook or other eReader device.
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