Microsoft Explains Netbook vs Small Notebook PC

[mdillenbeck]

My take...

Microsoft is doing this to say "see, its okay to limit the maximum capacity of netbooks for windows XP/7 installs - because they are only netbooks and not small notebook PCs... and we don't restrict the capacities of small notebook PCs what-so-ever!"

 

[evergreen64]

Why hasn't anyone come out with a convertable tablet netbook? Seems like it would sell like crazy if done right and kept fairly inexpensive, thin and light, as it could be used both as a traditional laptop and as an eReader, portable TV and tablet computer, the latter being ideal for use while commuting, traveling or just sitting around in a cafe.

 

[s4fun]

Intel and Microsoft are fretting over netbooks, because if the trend continues, they are looking at serious revenue and profit reductions. That is why they want to mess with the mindshare and try to get people to pay more buck for less bang.