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Did you ever use netbook? What are your thoughts on them?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook
Since architecture was 32 bit could not transition to 64 bit Linux, probably still be using it now and again if it could run preferred newer Distros.
Got a Dell Mini 9 is very nice and sturdy (a lot more solid than the other netbooks of the time), crisp display, ran Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope on it and it worked well. Went from 8GB storage to 16GB, wish it had a 2.5" HDD or SSD instead of the SSD card. Since architecture was 32 bit could not transition to 64 bit Linux, probably still be using it now and again if it could run preferred newer Distros.
I would be happy with a fanless, 10.1" model and replaceable battery. Today, market has every possibility for them; low-power architectures, USB-C, great screens, etc.
There are also other Chromebook-like netbooks that run some "lite" version of Windows called "S Mode", but I've never seen one in person.
I bought it when I started my first job at Starbucks. I was super happy to be able to afford new tech that was so useful to me, as I moved a lot during this time.
It's bulky now considering the original compact appeal. Backpacks nowadays are often designed to fit a 16" MBP better than the small fat irregular shape of a 9" Eee PC.
After maybe four years and many travels and Windows updates, it ran constantly hot and the battery died. The touchpad became unresponsive too. That massive hinge also managed to crack. It lost its portability and ended up struggling with everything and break, but it served me very well.
To replace it with something that could fill the same role, I got an even cheaper 13" Asus C300 Chromebook (2014). It was more elegant and efficient for my needs but not nearly as evocative today as the Eee PC. :)
I think Chromebooks largely displaced the Netbook segment, which is sad. Feels like today you can get: A cheap, bigger laptop; An expensive, small ultrabook/Mac; A Chromebook.