With the continuous impact of tablet computers, the netbook market is shrinking. The market research company Jibang Technology has estimated that this year's global netbook sales are expected to be only 27 to 28 million, down 18% from 33 million in 2010.
Netbooks were introduced to the market as new mobile products in 2007. At one point, they had a glorious history of double-digit growth. Most of the top-tier PC makers have also invested in the development of netbook products. However, Apple did not feel bad about this new product. Creating a netbook under $500 does not seem to be their style.
As a result, another new type of mobile product tablet was born last year. It turned out to be a huge impact on the Internet. First of all, last year's netbook shipments have been lower than previously expected; Second, there are only a few new netbooks released this year; the popularity of tablet computers in mature markets is gradually accelerating, and netbooks can only rely on emerging markets. Although the 10-inch netbook also has certain advantages for the tablet, but with more manufacturers to join the tablet competition, this advantage does not believe it will last too long.
Of course, we still can't say with certainty that the Internet will be eliminated, but at least its golden period is over.