Netbooks attacked the notebook market
While netbooks helped increase sales of mobile computers in general, the total profit on sales decline, because their cost is very low. To such conclusion experts of DisplaySearch, in his report. In the second quarter of 2009 the entire market sales of mobile computers was estimated at 24.6 billion dollars, 10% more than the first quarter, but 5% less than the same period last year. Confident sales growth of netbooks, which amounted to 264% from last year, allowed them to occupy 11,7% of the market in general.
But, nevertheless, low cost of these devices, usually in the vicinity of $ 300, and became a factor that reduces the profits from sales in this market sector. Mini-notebooks have stimulated demand for mobile PCs, its low cost, while possessing sufficient power to become the second computer. Thus, their very low cost, and lead to a negative impact on the market, - says John Jacobs (John F. Jacobs), Director of Research laptops at DisplaySearch.
The average price of notebooks this year was $ 688, which is 19% less than the same period last year. But in this "blame" is not just laptops. The fact is that all manufacturers are focused on the budget model, with less cost. This process has affected all categories of mobile computers, and will continue until the end of this year. It is likely that this is only the beginning and the process will continue in 2010. DisplaySearch expects the next year growth in sales netbooks to 21,5% in quantity and 10.9% in monetary terms.
But, nevertheless, low cost of these devices, usually in the vicinity of $ 300, and became a factor that reduces the profits from sales in this market sector. Mini-notebooks have stimulated demand for mobile PCs, its low cost, while possessing sufficient power to become the second computer. Thus, their very low cost, and lead to a negative impact on the market, - says John Jacobs (John F. Jacobs), Director of Research laptops at DisplaySearch.
The average price of notebooks this year was $ 688, which is 19% less than the same period last year. But in this "blame" is not just laptops. The fact is that all manufacturers are focused on the budget model, with less cost. This process has affected all categories of mobile computers, and will continue until the end of this year. It is likely that this is only the beginning and the process will continue in 2010. DisplaySearch expects the next year growth in sales netbooks to 21,5% in quantity and 10.9% in monetary terms.
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