iPad jeopardises netbook market
Apple's iPad has already had harmful effects on the netbook market, shows research by analyst Katy Huberty from Morgan Stanley, writes High Tech Lounge.
She states that year-on-year growth of netbook sales began to decrease at the same time the iPad was announced. According to Huberty, 44% of potential iPad buyers where planning on getting the iPad rather than a notebook or netbook.
She adds the iPad has a high potential for competing with other categories too, with notebook sales the most likely to be affected, as 44% of Windows notebooks and MacBooks are at risk.
HP, Dell expect PC growth
The PC market is expected to rebound, according to HP and Dell, with increased consumer demand and a push in the corporate sector to replace aging machines, says Smart Money.
The PC giants add that strong demand for servers is also driving the market.
"The PC market is definitely stronger, with notebooks continuing to be a big driver for both the consumer and corporate markets," says Shaw Wu, analyst at Kaufman Bros. "You're seeing signs of a firmer tone in corporate, even for desktops."
Dell unveils Inspiron M501R
Dell has introduced the Inspiron M501R which is built on the AMD Phenom II X4 mobile processor, reports SlipperyBrick.
Codenamed Champlain, the laptop comes with either a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 or HD 550v graphics card, a 15.6 inch HD-capable display, and standard DVD drive with optional Blu-ray drive.
The laptop weighs 2.6kg and comes equipped with a standard six-cell battery.
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