The Rise and Fall of Netbooks

Introduction

• Lightweight and high-end laptops are now popular, but previously, super lightweight laptops called "netbooks" failed in the market.
• Netbooks were lightweight, weighing approximately 2 lbs or 1 kg.

The Netbook Era

• The Asus Eee PC 700 was a notable netbook around 2007.
  • 9 inches long, 7-inch screen, solid-state drive.
  • Priced at $399, ran a Linux distribution.
• Spurred by Intel’s 2008 Atom Processor.
• Manufacturers started releasing various netbooks, some running Windows.

Why Netbooks Vanished

• Windows and Competition:

  • Microsoft’s constraints on Windows licenses (e.g., RAM limitations).
  • Market share peaked at 20% of laptops in 2010.

• Technological Advancements:

  • The release of devices like the iPhone 4 and iPad in 2010 overshadowed netbooks.
  • Mainstream laptops became cheaper and lighter.
  • Example: Acer V5 in 2012 was powerful and affordable.

Conclusion

• By 2013, netbook production ceased due to technological advancements and competition, marking the end of an era for netbooks.

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