Seems to me that a 12" netbook stops being an ultraportable, tho. From my perspective, the 8" form factor is almost perfect. By the time you're at 12", either get an old powerbook, or go to a 13" macbook...
What he feels that he is isn't relevant to the conversation. You're welcome to believe that satriani is an artist. You'd be wrong, but you're welcome to hold that opinion.