Fall of the notebook..

The growing rise of the Internet has definitely augmented the demand of notebooks the world over.An Intel Core 2 duo or Centrino mobile processor along with a minimum of 4 GB of RAM seems to be the buzzwords these days.And of course we have the ever expanding versions of Microsoft Windows software with which each release gets more and more memory and CPU intensive.

But lets see how much of the Core 2 Duo or Dual Core processor does the average PC user actually make use of.Studies indicate the more than 60 % of the users never actually use the full potential of a high end processor.The first question that pops up in mind is - Do I really need a high end machine for my daily needs.The answer is a firm NO.

The common user generally surfs the Internet,send emails and may be at the most listens to songs n the Internet.We certainly do not need a high end PC for less intensive activities like these.These findings culminated into the introduction of a new kid on the PC block known as 'Netbooks'.

A netbook is ideally a full-featured notebook with displays in the 7- to 10-inch range with all offering several USB ports, a web cam, LED back lit screens, integrated speakers, Wi-Fi and more.This seems to the perfect companion for the average user to fulfill his basic needs. And the best part of buying a netbook!It hardly costs any money as compared to a full blown high tech gadget.A typical netbook costs in the range of 20 - 25K which is one third of the cost of a high end machine. The best laptop makers in the world like HP,Acer,Asus have all lined up netbooks for the common man with a more than enticing price tag. In India where PC penetration is really low,netbooks certainly hold the key to the revival of sagging notebook sales as well as increasing PC penetration in the country.