Its easy to only list the biggest differences that make the netbook look nice. I'm guessing you're talking about the MSI Wind.
1.6 pounds vs. 3 pounds
Ability to use while you hold it in your hand vs. requiring your computer to be in your lap
10.24" x 7.09" x 0.75" - 1.24" vs. 9.56" x 7.47" x 0.5"
No 3G vs. 3G
14 hour battery (7.5 listed on review site) vs. 10 hour battery (no listed reviews yet)
1024x600 resolution vs. 1024x768 resolution
The jury is still out on usability and that will be one of the most important differentiators.
Sure this doesn't tilt things squarely in the iPad's favor but if you're just going to compare processing power and price you might as well throw your smart phone away and buy a netbook.
The poster probably doesn't want to have to learn keybindings for a new editor. He may even already know them but just prefers vim keybindings. What he really probably wants is the luxuries of of a full IDE without having to give up the editing flexibility and familiarity he has with vim.
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