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I think you should've alliterated with "L" or something...]]>Aug 31st 2009 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
Agreed that Redmond must be concerned. If the price point of the netbook continues to decline - they will have to drop the price of their OS (Win 7) otherwise vendors will look otherwise.

I always thought that Microsoft cash cows would end when some new fancy technology came around. Looks like they may end due to price pressure and profit margin erosion.]]>Aug 31st 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/by Michael Arrington on November 29, 2008

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/29/three-reasons-why-netbooks-just-arent-good-enough/]]>Aug 31st 2009 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
The writer of the article seems to think a better solution is kind of a giant ipod touch that is JUST a web browser, and if you ask me that's taking a step down in usability and flexibility.

He clearly has more experience with the earlier 7" models, which had a slower celeron processer instead of the atom, as well as a much worse keyboard. Plus, he's been using them with Vista apparently, and vista just doesn't run well on entry level hardware. If he was using windows 7 it would be an entirely different experience.



I hate it when people think that just because something doesn't fit their specific needs, it's not good enough for anyone.]]>Aug 31st 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/And then I stopped reading.

The article is no more than flamebait, though to its defense it was written last year when they were SO small and underpowered that they did kinda suck. Excuse me while I go play Half Life 2 on my Eee PC 1000HE now.
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Atom was introduced Q3 2008.

You should know better.]]>Aug 31st 2009 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 6:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
Are people buying cheap netbooks in addition to full-sized notebooks, or are these low-enders cannibalizing the sales of the more expensive (and more profitable) full-sized notebooks?
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We just need Apple to enter this price point and put some profitability in it.]]>Aug 31st 2009 7:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/Aug 31st 2009 7:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
Yes, it does.

How about:
The profitability in the sub $500 price price range is noted to be very small. Small profits tend to lead to a price war and a further lowering of quality. Apple is noted for having a high profit to price ratio whilst having good quality. Even with less features, Apple products tend to sell well. Other companies tend to follow Apple successes. If/When Apple enter this price point, they will do so and make a healthy profit. More profit as well as increased sales means a more stable market.

I thought the above was known to those reading here so I could just put it in the one sentence.]]>Aug 31st 2009 9:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
Yes it sucks that these netbooks aren't dual-core, but for most people Intel Atom is enough. Netbooks are here to stay.]]>Aug 31st 2009 7:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/netbook-sales-growth-doubles-laptops-in-q2-09/
My old laptop ( which was already thin) 2007

Sony Vaio SZ470n/c 3.7 lbs , 13.3" 2.5 hour battery life $1800

My current laptop 2008

MSI WIND 2.8 lbs 10" 3 hour battery life $300

My Next laptop 2009

Asus 1005ha 2.8 lbs 10" 10 hour battery life $360


Do you see a trend ?

whats the point in paying for power and a lightweight design when the battery life makes you carry an AC adapter

i think the asus 1005ha is what every netbook should strive to be, small, good form factor and an amazing battery life... all for under $400 !]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:28AM