The Net Net of Netbooks
Netbooks have been one of the surprise successes over the last year. They have also been one of the most contentious areas of computing. There are conflicting reports on most aspects of the sector – in terms of market share, rate of returns etc. - and it is easy to assume that it's all fad and fashion. Against that background, it's good to have some figures – any figures – that might throw a little light on this promising sector.
The price comparison site, PriceGrabber.com, produces what it calls Consumer Behavior Reports; conveniently, a recent one asked users:
about their familiarity with and interest in performance-enhancing solid-state drives as they relate to this emerging netbook category.
The sample size is small (1,545) and the report short, but it contains some suggestive statistical nuggets. For example:
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Why Windows is winning on netbooks
linux-watch.com: Ordinarily, I don't spend much discretionary income on computers. I get enough of 'em at work. But the other day, I actually considered buying a netbook. In the process of doing some shopping, I learned why Windows is outselling Linux.
It's simple. That's what's available.
Netbook vendors know that Windows is a strong brand for many consumers, and so they offer it. And, OEMs are cautious about their own brands. Is Linux mature enough not to tarnish it?
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