We all love netbook computers; their simplicity, their ease of transport, their easy access to the internet, and definitely the price gap between netbook computers and the average laptop. Ever since Asus and Acer started selling the netbook computer and discovered a whole new niche of consumers, laptop companies have been trying to find ways to chip away at that gap and woo some of their customers back.
There are generally two ways companies respond to new competition. As the old adage goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Luckily for consumers, corporations don't like to waste time and so they decide to go down both paths at the same time. As you might have noticed, this leads to more companies offering their own netbook lines, as well as lower prices on their new laptops that boast the same or better capabilities, which are all great things for consumers.
Now, as some people want to do more things on their netbook computers beyond day-to-day activities and PC makers are trying to fit lower prices, the distinction between a high-end netbook and a regular laptop is starting to shrink. Netbook computers are already starting to loose a bit of their initial rush, accounting for six of the bestselling computers on Amazon, down from nine last year. This sounds bad, but even if netbook computers disappear, the effects they've had on the complete change in marketing methods will cause laptop buyers to thank them for years.
Via TheStreet.com
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