lets see.

Tom's Hardware : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-7-xp,2339-5.html

Cnet : http://www.cnet.com/8301-18603_1-10142629-73.html

netbook choice : http://www.netbookchoice.com/2009/07/29/windows-7-vs-xp-which-gives-the-better-netbook-performance/

and thats to start with. I would have included Gizmodo's own users experiences, but the Gawker search engine is having issues.

Airport security is a burden we must all shoulder. Do your part, and please grope yourself in advance.