Amen. You're preaching to the choir.

I have the 901 and the 1000HE models and on my three week trip to the USA over the Christmas/New Year holiday recently used a borrowed 900 (all Asus). I wouldn't hesitate to carry any of them on a trip because you get used to the right shift key problem. Just sold my MacBook yesterday so will be using the Asus more now.

Having your own computer with you is a good idea if you do any hotel or travel reservations online. I keep my 901 or 1000HE on all day in sleep mode so I can pull it out and use it anytime, charge it at night. I use it for online class on the road. Download class materials. Work on assignments. Send in papers and even take tests online.

Targus makes a good plug adapter. I have one of these plug adapters. Just found two OZ adapters in my drawer. LOL