This is a terrific example of how marketing ought to be done. TeleToyland and RoboRealm(currently down) have teamed up together to show you how to build a quick and easy robot base for your netbook. The build process is fairly in depth, including part numbers and links to various places to purchase them. They are using RoboRealm software to control the robot, utilizing two web cams for sensory input.  This ought to get you well on your way to having an autonomous netbook wandering around your house.