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The worst kept secret in the industry becomes official, with netbooks playing a significant role.
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The worst kept secret in the industry becomes official, with netbooks playing a significant role.
But surely this doesn't take into account all those desktop computers built at home? I imagine there are sufficient home builders to bolster the numbers of new desktops above that of new laptops.
Anything to do with the credit crunch? most people already have computers, so feel no need to buy a new one when they've got other priorities, and the people who dont own them decide to get a netbook as they're cheap.
something like that
I believe it is because a Netbook like a Samsung NC10 is a fully fledged PC, with XP (the best all round operating system for the average user), nice LED backlit screen, a tidy spec and very nice presentation, value and features.
It is good to see nice products succeeding, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The opposite of when the over-powered, valued and internet-enabled 1998 Dreamcast failed, for example.
I find that highly unlikely. Self-builders are a very small part of the market, when you look at the global picture at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by miniyazz