ViewSonic sees Tablets replacing 70% of Netbook Sales this Year

Is the tablet now hurting netbooks sales yes or no? Earlier today we reported that retail research company NPD Group believes that the tablet is not hurting netbook sales. The tablet and the iPad specifically created a new market that has not impacted netbooks. Now consumer electronics company ViewSonic chimes into that discussion according to Digitimes. They expect that the tablet PC will replace 70% of netbook sales in 2011. ViewSonic sees the netbook ending up in a niche market.

A couple of days ago we reported that Acer is still behind the netbook. I am starting to believe that nobody really knows where netbooks sales will go this year. I still believe that there is a sizable market for the sub-$200 netbook market. Netbooks that are more expensive will suffer as consumers spend their money on tablets like the Apple iPad. Black Friday 2011 will see tons of tablet deals (Android), but very few netbook offers. Tablets are sexy and will drive shoppers into the stores this holiday shopping season. The budget netbook has become a commodity.

Updates

Apple to launch new iPad in Guam, Philippines on May 29

Source: AppleInsider

Published: 12:01 PM EST (09:01 AM PST) In a quiet update to its Asian iPad page, Apple revealed that Guam and the Philippines would be the next countries to receive the newest version of the popular tablet with a planned May 29 debut. Inste ...
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Yahoo drops tablet magazine service

Source: Independent.ie

Yahoo has dropped its tablet magazine Livestand just six months after its debut on the iPad.The decision is part of the struggling internet company's latest effort to turn its fortunes around.Last month, Yahoo told analysts it would close or comb ...
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‘Minecraft’ Sales Reach 9.2 Million

Source: Game Rant

It’s unsurprising at this point to hear that Minecraft is making money and raking up insane sales numbers — the game has simply become a phenomenon. Still, every once in a while it’s interesting to get an update on how many digital units the blockbuster ...
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