Cheap Netbooks Attract fewer Buyers: Users Need more Computing Power

Many consumers search for laptops with more computing power than the compact portable netbooks. They are willing to pay more for laptops with bigger displays and circuitry suited for jobs like manipulating photos and video, which is beyond the capability of most netbooks. Microsoft's report in the first quarter indicates that laptop sales in the $550 to $850 range grew faster than the 35% year-over-year growth in overall Windows unit sales to consumers.

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