What Netbook would you recommend that has decent storage space, has as full size keyboard as possible (10" screen) has long battery life (eg five hours) runs XP and is pretty well built?
I also wondered if it is easy to synchronise your Netbook with your Desktop so that you can regularly update your files and settings back and forth between the two for things such as Favourites, Contacts, Photos, Music etc.
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You have asked the right guy! Don't waste your time with anything but the ASUS EeePC 1000HE (make sure you get the "HE" model). The battery can last up to 9.5 hours. Typically I get about 7 hours out of mine but that's because I am always online (7 hours is much longer than most netbooks). Another great thing about the 1000HE is the keyboard, it's a chiclet style keyboard and it is really easy to type on for a netbook.
There are new netbooks being released almost daily but you can't go wrong with the ASUS EeePC 1000HE. Check out this easy-to-read netbook buyers guide before you make your purchase… http://netbooksandstuff.com/netbook-ratings
Good luck in your search!
Buddy of mine just bought an EEEpc he claims has up to 9 hours. Don't know if it's true, as I don't have one. But from all I've seen, EEEpc is the pick of the litter these days. $399.