Recent news from Intel statement says, Netbook is fine for an hour of computing and not to replace notebooks.
I am agree about netbook will not replace notebook anyway. But netbooks is fine for an hour is something stupid to say that.
What most netbook users buy netbook for ? What criteria users' consider to choose their own netbook. Saying that fine for an hour is something not the case.
For me, few reasons to choose and have netbook.
- Battery ... Typical notebook that can use up to 4 hour or more cost at least $1000. Netbook is more affordable, My EeePC 901 costs only $349 with up to 5 hrs batt.
- Weight and Size ... Notebook ? I can pack (huge/performance) notebook inside luggage where I can carry netbook on board. If your flight is 5 hours ? What fine for an hour is just kick ass ?
- Usage ... For me, Netbook is only use for web browsing, Google apps (mail/calendar/etc), Office, Video watching, etc. Typically when traveling. I can use it instead of most small media player on market with more large screen. You would more happy with 1024x600 than 480x320 on iPOD/iPhone.
That's why intel says fine for an hour is kick ass for me 
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Soon, tablet style netbooks will replace all MIDs and typical large screen media player on market, with 4G (802.16e) and 3.5G connectivity. Left only smartphone and small media player in the market for small portable devices.
