Comments on: 3 Reasons Why We’ll See an Apple Netbook Soon http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/ Business, Internet, Technology & Strategy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:06:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: The Case For a Mac Netbook | Technologizer http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-906696 The Case For a Mac Netbook | Technologizer Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:14:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-906696 [...] that out of the way, the question that folks have been asking lately about whether Apple will or should release a netbook-like Mac is fascinating. Regardless of whether the company ever does [...] [...] that out of the way, the question that folks have been asking lately about whether Apple will or should release a netbook-like Mac is fascinating. Regardless of whether the company ever does [...]

]]> By: Steve http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-903338 Steve Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:38:57 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-903338 I, myself, would not consider the MBA a netbook at all. Look at the size of it - 13.3". Most if not all of the netbooks that are currently on the market are 8.9" - 10" max. And yes, as for that hefty price tag? you could buy 4 netbooks for one MBA! I'm currently researching for a marketing assignment at university. I think if Apple releases a netbook correctly (i.e. price, form, wants, needs..) they have a certain chance of gaining a significant segment of the market for netbooks. However, I think the announcement of an Apple netbook hasn't risen yet is because if Apple were to do so, they were jeapordise MBA sales and it's release would've been pointless. Concepts about the Apple iPhone becoming Apple's netbook are barking up the wrong tree, IMO. Think about it, iPHONE. People don't want to hold a mini laptop up to their heads to talk. Double the screen size/compact screen? Too technical, the technology isn't there yet OR it wouldn't be able to be produced for a desirable price. I say Apple should release a netbook, maybe late 2008, early 2009. That should keep the fanboys happy. I, myself, would not consider the MBA a netbook at all. Look at the size of it – 13.3″. Most if not all of the netbooks that are currently on the market are 8.9″ – 10″ max. And yes, as for that hefty price tag? you could buy 4 netbooks for one MBA!

I’m currently researching for a marketing assignment at university. I think if Apple releases a netbook correctly (i.e. price, form, wants, needs..) they have a certain chance of gaining a significant segment of the market for netbooks. However, I think the announcement of an Apple netbook hasn’t risen yet is because if Apple were to do so, they were jeapordise MBA sales and it’s release would’ve been pointless.

Concepts about the Apple iPhone becoming Apple’s netbook are barking up the wrong tree, IMO. Think about it, iPHONE. People don’t want to hold a mini laptop up to their heads to talk. Double the screen size/compact screen? Too technical, the technology isn’t there yet OR it wouldn’t be able to be produced for a desirable price. I say Apple should release a netbook, maybe late 2008, early 2009. That should keep the fanboys happy.

]]> By: Steve http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902717 Steve Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:50:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902717 Wouldnt't it nice to have an iPhone the same size as current one and when opened will have the size of 2 iphone. Why this will be the most desire feature? The current iPhone, everything browsing internet need to zoom in and zoom out. If there is double screen then there is no need to zoom in and zoom out. At the same time, it will fit into the pocket when closing it. Wouldnt’t it nice to have an iPhone the same size as current one and when opened will have the size of 2 iphone. Why this will be the most desire feature? The current iPhone, everything browsing internet need to zoom in and zoom out. If there is double screen then there is no need to zoom in and zoom out. At the same time, it will fit into the pocket when closing it.

]]> By: Steve http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902716 Steve Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:39:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902716 What i need is iPhone when opened will have double size screen. This will accommodate both cellphone use and also internet use What i need is iPhone when opened will have double size screen. This will accommodate both cellphone use and also internet use

]]> By: Nabeel http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902714 Nabeel Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:36:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902714 @Fistonista: Yes, it may be considered a netbook, but the $1800 price tag doesn't make it one. @Fistonista: Yes, it may be considered a netbook, but the $1800 price tag doesn’t make it one.

]]> By: JT http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902712 JT Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:15:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902712 The article doesn't really bring anything new to the table, it's pure speculation. Sorry but it looks like link bait... you can do much better than adding noise to apple rumors. There are enough as it is. The article doesn’t really bring anything new to the table, it’s pure speculation. Sorry but it looks like link bait… you can do much better than adding noise to apple rumors. There are enough as it is.

]]> By: fistonista http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902677 fistonista Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:05:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902677 is macbook air not considered as netbook? is macbook air not considered as netbook?

]]> By: rokhayakebe http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902673 rokhayakebe Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:20:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902673 The apple Netbook is going to be the new bigger screen iphone. The apple Netbook is going to be the new bigger screen iphone.

]]> By: Kevin C. Tofel http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902650 Kevin C. Tofel Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:34:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902650 Daniel: netbooks are notebooks that are lower-powered and smaller. They range in price from around $300 to $800 although I'd say the average price is around $425. They offer the ability to do just about anything you'd do with a traditional notebook (except for CPU or graphic-intensive activities) but are easier to carry due to their small size and light nature. See a quick overview of four netbooks we looked at here: http://gigaom.com/2008/09/01/choosing-a-netbook-a-guide/ Daniel: netbooks are notebooks that are lower-powered and smaller. They range in price from around $300 to $800 although I’d say the average price is around $425. They offer the ability to do just about anything you’d do with a traditional notebook (except for CPU or graphic-intensive activities) but are easier to carry due to their small size and light nature. See a quick overview of four netbooks we looked at here: http://gigaom.com/2008/09/01/choosing-a-netbook-a-guide/

]]> By: Daniel Kemp http://gigaom.com/2008/10/02/3-reasons-why-well-see-an-apple-netbook-soon/#comment-902645 Daniel Kemp Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:37:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=23371#comment-902645 Dude, what's a netbook? Dude, what’s a netbook?

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