Comments on: Windows 7: Netbook killer http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/ Soaking Up Life Sun, 13 May 2012 18:59:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Noob Book http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/#comment-268 Noob Book Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:32:19 +0000 http://encephalosponge.com/?p=710#comment-268 OMG ! Cool Information. Somebody know why people love netbook more than notebook? OMG ! Cool Information. Somebody know why people love netbook more than notebook?

]]> By: Jonathan http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/#comment-267 Jonathan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:46:34 +0000 http://encephalosponge.com/?p=710#comment-267 They might not be overtly "trying" to kill the market, but they effectively will. Plus, are you sure they're not trying? Almost every netbook runs on Atom, and Intel has been actively developing the Linux-based Moblin platform for use on the devices. I also disagree that Notebook sales will significantly decrease with increasing netbook sales (see my comment above). I do agree that having the low-cost XP option will change things. I didn't realize Microsoft had moved that date back quite so far. Beyond the 2010 deadline though, it's going to be an interesting market. They might not be overtly “trying” to kill the market, but they effectively will. Plus, are you sure they’re not trying? Almost every netbook runs on Atom, and Intel has been actively developing the Linux-based Moblin platform for use on the devices.

I also disagree that Notebook sales will significantly decrease with increasing netbook sales (see my comment above).

I do agree that having the low-cost XP option will change things. I didn’t realize Microsoft had moved that date back quite so far. Beyond the 2010 deadline though, it’s going to be an interesting market.

]]> By: Jonathan http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/#comment-266 Jonathan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:32:02 +0000 http://encephalosponge.com/?p=710#comment-266 I don't doubt that some OEMs will want to ship Home Premium on their netbooks. My question is, will they be able to price it competitively if they do. If netbook prices continue to inflate because now the copy of Windows on it costs $70 instead of $15, it's going to hurt the overall netbook market. What's the point of buying a $450 netbook, when you can get a decent full-sized laptop for practically the same price? The small form factor is good, sure, but netbooks aren't really made to be full-time computers. Most people need one computer with "normal" size and power. So the question will be, do they really need to buy a netbook that costs just as much as the laptop they've already got? The answer is likely no, especially in this economy, where it's hard enough to find a price point for netbooks. I don’t doubt that some OEMs will want to ship Home Premium on their netbooks. My question is, will they be able to price it competitively if they do. If netbook prices continue to inflate because now the copy of Windows on it costs $70 instead of $15, it’s going to hurt the overall netbook market. What’s the point of buying a $450 netbook, when you can get a decent full-sized laptop for practically the same price? The small form factor is good, sure, but netbooks aren’t really made to be full-time computers. Most people need one computer with “normal” size and power. So the question will be, do they really need to buy a netbook that costs just as much as the laptop they’ve already got? The answer is likely no, especially in this economy, where it’s hard enough to find a price point for netbooks.

]]> By: Usama http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/#comment-265 Usama Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:28:14 +0000 http://encephalosponge.com/?p=710#comment-265 I doubt Microsoft is <i>trying</i> to kill the Netbook market; true Notebook sales may decrease as Netbook sales increase but if Microsoft is selling Windows either way then what does it matter? But I see your point about the increased cost of Home Premium will drive prices up and demand down. I've read a lot about how people think Netbooks will run with Starter Edition over Home Premium; I think that will be a small market because demand for a Starter Edition will be low. My prediction is people will find a netbook with XP if they're looking for cheap netbooks, and they'll get Win7 Home Premium if they're willing to spend the cash for the features it brings (over XP). This will be true through June 2010 (XP's new end date, I believe). As you may know it's almost always cheaper to get Windows pre-installed than to have to purchase and install it later. This is one reason why I might be willing to put down the extra cash for a Win7 powered netbook. Later I can partition or wipe the drive and install Linux if I really want to, but I will always have Windows as an option. Beyond that (2010 deadline) I'm not sure what will happen, but with Linux always on the prowl (and the possibility that Apple may release one) I think the market will shift to Linux netbooks (aside from novice users entering the netbook market who might not like the unfamiliar environment). I doubt Microsoft is trying to kill the Netbook market; true Notebook sales may decrease as Netbook sales increase but if Microsoft is selling Windows either way then what does it matter?

But I see your point about the increased cost of Home Premium will drive prices up and demand down. I’ve read a lot about how people think Netbooks will run with Starter Edition over Home Premium; I think that will be a small market because demand for a Starter Edition will be low.

My prediction is people will find a netbook with XP if they’re looking for cheap netbooks, and they’ll get Win7 Home Premium if they’re willing to spend the cash for the features it brings (over XP). This will be true through June 2010 (XP’s new end date, I believe). As you may know it’s almost always cheaper to get Windows pre-installed than to have to purchase and install it later. This is one reason why I might be willing to put down the extra cash for a Win7 powered netbook. Later I can partition or wipe the drive and install Linux if I really want to, but I will always have Windows as an option.

Beyond that (2010 deadline) I’m not sure what will happen, but with Linux always on the prowl (and the possibility that Apple may release one) I think the market will shift to Linux netbooks (aside from novice users entering the netbook market who might not like the unfamiliar environment).

]]> By: lukeen http://encephalosponge.com/2009/04/22/windows-7-netbook-killer/#comment-264 lukeen Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:39:52 +0000 http://encephalosponge.com/?p=710#comment-264 AFAIK most Win7 netbooks will have Home Premium preinstalled. The Starter Edition is just ridiculous, also the vendors got that ;) AFAIK most Win7 netbooks will have Home Premium preinstalled. The Starter Edition is just ridiculous, also the vendors got that ;)

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