Netbooks Last but definitely not least are the compact-sized, affordable laptops. Offering reduced computing power, netbooks provided more mobility and productivity to students and yuppies in 2007. ASUS pioneered the first consumer netbooks under the Eee PC 700 which featured a 9-inch display, wireless connectivity, a solid-state drive, and a custom Linux operating system. Compared to laptops, netbooks are more inexpensive, lightweight, and power-efficient which led to its growth in 2008 especially in developing countries. Steve Jobs himself, when asked about netbooks, said "that's a nascent market that's just getting started." On the other hand, I have some idea why Apple hasn't joined the netbook market. Read more in our articles including "Mobile devices that used to be popular" and "Acer Aspire One goes 10"".
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Oct 9, 2008Netbooks Last but definitely not least are the compact-sized, affordable laptops. Offering reduced computing power, netbooks provided more mobility and productivity to students and yuppies in 2007.
ASUS pioneered the first consumer netbooks under the Eee PC 700 which featured a 9-inch display, wireless connectivity, a solid-state drive, and a custom Linux operating system. Compared to laptops, netbooks are more inexpensive, lightweight, and power-efficient which led to its growth in 2008 especially in developing countries. Steve Jobs himself, when asked about netbooks, said "that's a nascent market that's just getting started." On the other hand, I have some idea why Apple hasn't joined the netbook market.
Our coverage of netbooks includes: "Mobile devices that used to be popular"; "Acer Aspire One goes 10""; "Telco-subsidized Netbooks?". Each article provides unique insights and information.