Category: other notebook news
By: Deepika gwalani
Netbook shipments increased more than 100 percent in 2009
Displaysearch says the shipment rose by about 103 percent
There is no doubt that netbooks have become the hottest possessions and are selling like hot cakes. Data shows that the shipment rose by 103 percent compared to the year 2008. Research firm Displaysearch says that compared to 16.4 million in 2008, the shipment grew by 33.3 million units this year which is more than double the amount. Note that the total portable PC shipment should reach close to 169.6 million units this year for 16 percent growth compared to last year.
Netbooks are becoming darlings because of their small and light form-factor, very good connectivity options and above all incredibly affordable price-range. They typically cost between $200 and $500 and comes very handy when you’re travelling. I guess it fits better in people’s busier life now than the bulkier systems. Did someone say Twitter? Yes, see people prefer the 140-character messenger to an unlimited-character email!
There is a flip side to this coin also - the emerging ultra-low voltage (ULV) market. These are the highly portable and ultra-light notebooks with CULV processors which make them more powerful, but almost the same size (little bigger actually) with extended battery life and therefore mobility. They cost marginally more than the netbooks. These ultra-portable computers are becoming increasingly popular and will be a fad in 2010. No wonder Displysearch only predicts a 19 percent increase in netbook shipment next year.
As of the 3rd quarter, 2009, Acer leads the netbook market, with HP coming next. Asus stands 3rd and then the rest. Asus is losing the momentum while HP is gaining it. It is hard to tell who wins the race in 2010 – there is so little margin in netbooks anyway!
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