Netbook Computers

IDC's latest research on the state of the PC market in Canada reveals that notebook and desktop sales remain strong for the North American nation, ITBusiness Canada reports.
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The rise of the Ultrabook has led many in the laptop industry wondering what will become of the netbook. While some believe consumers will have to settle for one and not the other, Kathryn Gill of Intel says the two devices can coexist.
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Supply chain sources close to Google state that the release of the latest version of the Android mobile operating system, believed to be internally nicknamed Jelly Bean, could debut as early as this summer.
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Chipmaker Intel has reaffirmed its focus on the growth of low-cost PCs by introducing a new processor designed to bring better performance and battery life to netbook computers.
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With more than 13 million units shipped, tablet computer sales eclipsed those of netbook PCs for the first time ever in the second quarter of 2011, according to market data from analyst firm ABI Research.
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When the current generation of tablet computers first arrived on the scene in 2010, many assumed it would spell the end for the netbook. But there is at least one area in which netbooks still find favor -- the classroom.
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The sudden surge of tablet computers has had an impact on several areas of the technology industry, but perhaps none has been as apparent as the tablet's effect on the netbook.
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The recent rise of the tablet has spelled trouble for the PC market. Though the mobile devices are still relatively new, many experts and industry observers are already proclaiming the end of the PC era as consumers and business users shift toward tablet computers.
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In an economy that is anything but certain from one day to the next, and with terms like "double-dip recession" being tossed around, many businesses are doing whatever they can to scrimp and cut back on unnecessary spending.
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With a laptop at home, a desktop at work and a smartphone for everything in between, a person may have a computer of some form for every possible occasion.
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When the tablet first rose to prominence last year, it inspired many to wonder what the new device would mean for the tech industry. Some predicted the tablet would flop within a few years, while others asserted that it would spell the end of the netbook.
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Approximately 3,600 computers have been purchased by an Arizona school district to ensure incoming students receive a technologically relevant and rewarding education.
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Those looking for the best possible fantasy sports experience may look no further than a tablet.
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While netbooks are less expensive than laptops, they may not be the answer for most consumers.
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Reports from the second quarter of 2011 suggest that the PC market has experienced modest growth.
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Purchasing a computer for your child is an important decision for all involved and there are several considerations that should be taken into account before settling on a specific device.
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With powerful, affordable and easy-to-use technology available, today's educators would be remiss to deny computers to their students.
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For consumers constantly on-the-move, accessing the internet is a major demand. Not all mobile devices offer the same web browsing format, and people considering a tablet or netbook will notice a vastly different internet experience.
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Workers constantly on-the-go have plenty of decisions to make to improve their productivity. While making the choice between a laptop, netbook or tablet may prove difficult, each device offers its own benefits for traveling workers.
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Students who don't want to carry around heavier laptops constantly may want to look at their smaller counterparts. Netbook computers are smaller and lighter than laptops, but offer internet access and can store
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Another market research authority appears to be decreasing its PC projection, as Gartner recently announced it expects the amount of PCs to increase 9.3 percent in 2011, down from the previous estimate of 10.5 percent.
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As the market for tablets appears to be on the rise for the foreseeable future, worldwide PC shipments are expected to increase only 4.2 percent in 2011, according to a recent IDC report.
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