IPad is ready to take over 40% of netbooks
IPad is ready to take over 40% of netbooks
iPad has reduced its price since iPad2 released, it's cheaper than before so more people will be able to afford it.
HP has already started to develop the next generation's TouchPad, and the developing team has already discussed its configuration and its market position.
The market's strong focus on android tablets is conflicted, but still they have reason to believe that a netbook with tablet functions will help the manufacturers to attract attentions from customers.
Asus has equipped its 10.1 inch android tablet with an extra keyboard to make it a full functional PC.
At the same time, Acer is ready to avoid the influence from iPad2, and it will develop netbook with the concept of android tablets.
HP is planning to produce 45 million to 48 million laptops, but in January it's only 2.9 million and February it's 2.5 million which don't look too good, in March they'll try to make 4 million.
In a survey for netbooks, 68.2% wanted to wait and see, and traditional PC manufacturers still taking the lead, 50.3% choose HP.
Major use for netbooks is still work and surfing internet, 89.2%of them say they mainly surf internet, watching news, 71.6% handling office work. Actually, mobility is one of the key thing that people would buy a netbook.
However,73.4% think price is still very important, mobility and price are the two most important thing that customers asked for.
37.2% think 8 or 9 inch size will be better, even though it means screen is smaller than 10.1 inch,
33.8% think 10.1 inch is better and this is the most popular size of netbooks. For batteries, 40% think it should last more than 4 hours, 24% think 4 hours is ok.
From this survey, we can see the actual needs from customer, as mentioned above, mobility and price are still what consumers are looking for when they are buying a netbook.
In order to make sure you will make a great choice, you will first need to take a look at your needs such as watching video, listening music, playing games, surfing internet, multitasking, etc. Because maybe you will not need some extra features that will probably add up to the final price. If you love watching movies, a large screened tablet is a must. If you are someone who loves to surf the internet a lot, CPU should be more powerful. If you like to use android tablet outside, the small screen size is necessary. The smaller the tablet, the more portable it becomes. So please take some time to carefully consider your real needs before purchase. Don't rush into buying the first one you lay eyes on and check what every manufacturer has to offer. Some will boast out what you need and come at a cheap price.
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