On August 20, 2009
Apple Seeding Netbook Plans
Apple may not introduce a tablet-like netbook this fall, but is quietly making long-range plans for a device that fits more neatly into its overall strategy. A recent survey of back-to-school plans shows that students are more inclined to buy low-cost netbooks than MacBooks, which is no surprise given the state of the economy. In a survey of 300 students headed back to school, Retrevo, an electronics product review search service, found 34 percent said they intend to buy a “small lightweight netbook,” while 17 percent stated they will opt for an Apple MacBook. Most respondents intend to buy a full-sized, full-powered PC laptop, with 49 percent aligning with a more traditional Windows configuration. But cheap isn’t where Apple lives…
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