I have not used the current netbooks, but I have since 2004 had a JVC MPXP-731, which is the same format (9" display, but a Celeron 1G and Centrino instead). Sure, the keyboard size is awkward, the screen a tad small as many has pointed out.
But:- This computer has never left my side when travelling, be it vacations or business, which is very convenient.
Maybe there is a difference between this computer, which cost about 2k € when I purchased it, but I think only in performance?
It died this summer, and I am missing it. I replaced it with a 2€ Thinkpad, which is superb of course, but not at all as mobile, being 13". I don't think that I'd bring this new one if I go on a beach vacation this winter..
Things that I would like to see in a nettop, is getting rid of the less used keys (windows keys, caps lock etc) (or moved above the normal typing area) and use the area for larger enter/alt/ctrl/backspace keys etc.