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Interesting blog entry over at ComputerWorld. The fundamental statement is that an EeePC plus 3G modem is a rather interesting competitor to the iPhone. Arguably the iPhone is more portable and the user interface is much nicer, but from the overall internet experience, I’d say that the EeePC is ahead.

Now think about the MID (Mobile Internet Devices) category that Intel is creating. Equipped with WiMAX (or 3G wireless capability) and a full x86-based software stack, they allow you to experience the internet just like at home (which frankly the iPhone doesn’t quite do – missing Flash support is just one of the issues).

Do I think that this will seriously impact sales of the iPhone? Not a chance. But it’s an interesting angle to think about the value proposition of MIDs and even the (second generation) EeePC.

I for one don’t own an iPhone and find myself taking my EeePC with a Sprint EVDO adapter to many places…