3G Netbook Market Expected to Swell
PrintGoogle must be pleased to see the market for 3G netbooks swelling at a time when it is preparing to launch Chrome OS. Market research firm iSuppli anticipates 3G netbooks – those with embedded wireless broadband – to become even more popular in the next few years, as always-on internet becomes an integral part of the whole netbook experience. iSuppli expects 3G netbook shipments to increase by over 70%, as compared to the previous year, to reach 17.8 million units this year.
But a spike in netbook shipments doesn’t imply that it would be smooth sailing for Google’s Chrome OS. “Google must counter the high visibility of the Microsoft brand name on countless products in retail outlets, ranging from software, to PCs, to peripherals,” iSuppli advised Google.
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mia
July 14, 2009 at 11:10pm
I heard that Chrome will have success, i think Google will succeed with this new product.
gatorXXX
July 15, 2009 at 2:21am
I don't. I think lack of support from other developers and miniscule offerings will keep google from hitting the mainstream. Sure, your gonna see units with Chrome OS on them, but it will soon be put on the backburner on low just like the Linux/Ubuntu OS's were.
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