True of 1rst generation netbooks – not true of newer more powerful netbooks.

“Netbooks are defined as laptop computers that are smaller than 10 inches across, have slower and less powerful processors, and limited memory, making them useful for little more than accessing the Internet. They have smaller screens and keyboards, and are not equipped with CD or DVD drives and other features included in most laptops or desktop computers. They do not have the computing power needed for some standard school computingtasks, either, such as PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheets.”

Updated Info

Netbooks are now bigger than 10 inches.

They have Keyboards 94% (and full) size of standard (up from 70%).

They can run PowerPoint, Excel, Presentations, Gimp, Photo editing, etc.

It was true of the first generation of netbooks, these lacked power and performance, the new generation do not share these limitations.

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/samsung-nc20.aspx

Check out this Netbook Samsung NC20 – Full Keyboard, 12 inch monitor, and full 3D performacne – no limitations.