Consumers are making their choice between an iPad and netbook and despite positive projections for netbook sales in 2010, things don’t look good for the category. I’ve said all along that you can’t compare an iPad to a netbook and that all the netbook did was prove that consumers wanted a compact device — it doesn’t mean it was the right device. Now, consumers are moving to the iPad. Not a big shock.
I’d observe this means the iPad has made netbooks lose their mojo — and as more tablets from other manufacturers reach the shops (including Sony’s possible future Android-powered tablet), what fate for the netbook category?
iPad Xmas? Apple’s iPad seizes netbook hearts [Computerworld]
I was looking for a slate type computer but bought a netbook instead. I did not use it even for a day – it’s terribly slow. I am now looking forward to the launch of iPad in India and will go for it the very first day it’s launched.
I completely agree with you that netbooks proved consumers wanted a compact device. Beyond that a netbook is useless.
the netbook is very slow..my boyfriend has one and i cant stand it..so instead i use the ipad…
small is better i have to say ..and also better good looking
great article thank you very much for sharing