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PC shipments fell by 16 percent in Europe - Gartner

...to grow shipments by 17.2 percent. Gartner says that UK netbook ("mini-notebook") shipments fell by more than 50 percent in Q4, "indicating the... Read more

8 February, 2012

PC sales slump in the UK and Europe, says Gartner

...market was particularly hit hard with a 20.4 percent decline, as mini-notebook [ie netbook] shipments decreased 53 percent". However, shipments of desktop PCs... Read more

17 August, 2011

European PC sales plunged in Q1, says Gartner

...in the consumer market declined 25 percent year-on-year, with the mini-notebook segment hit especially hard." PC shipments in the professional market also... Read more

18 May, 2011

While PC shipments will grow to a million per day, netbooks are in decline

...s Raphael Vasquez. He said: "Buyers who once would have bought a mini-notebook based solely on its low price now seem more inclined to... Read more

31 August, 2010
Jumbo Notes 1.0

Jumbo Notes 1.0

A cute mini notebook app to keep track of those little things our memories just... Read more

24 August, 2010

Apple iPad hits two million sales in two months

...will not affect netbook sales immediately. "Media tablets will not impact the mini-notebook segment this year," Gartner research analyst Raphael Vasquez said in a... Read more

1 June, 2010 by Natasha Lomas
Redfly Mobile Companion

Redfly Mobile Companion

...thick. The 8in.-screen Redfly Mobile Companion looks like a nicely-designed mini-notebook, but uses a Windows Mobile smartphone to supply its computing power... Read more

29 August, 2008 by Sandra Vogel
ASUS Eee PC 900

ASUS Eee PC 900

...multi-touch touchpad and more storage gives it the edge over its mini-notebook rivals Read more

17 April, 2008 by Rory Reid

Return of the mini-notebook

Mini-notebook computers, of only mini interest to consumers so far, hope a... Read more

22 October, 1999 by John G.Spooner
MSI Wind: a first look

MSI Wind: a first look

MSI is the latest to join the ranks of would-be ASUS Eee challengers. Here are our first impressions of the forthcoming 10in. Wind notebook. Read more

2 June, 2008 by Rory Reid
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

...balance of small size, comfort and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it a favourite for on-the-go use Read more

9 April, 2008 by Dan Ackerman
Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition. Read more

8 September, 2008 by Dan Ackerman
Dialogue Box 4.5: The Axis of Consumerisation

Dialogue Box 4.5: The Axis of Consumerisation

Remember the Axis of Awesome? Dialogue Box reckons that, if a product is both cool and useful, and satisfies four simple criteria, you're likely to find it appearing at work, by stealth Read more

5 August, 2008 by Charles McLellan and Rupert Goodwins
ASUS Eee PC 1000

ASUS Eee PC 1000

The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for anyone requiring a highly portable notebook. Read more

17 July, 2008 by Rory Reid
Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone requiring a small, cheap machine for basic productivity tasks. However, the battery life lets it down slightly. Read more

24 June, 2008 by Rory Reid

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I think that we have been here before, shipments are not equal to sales. Correct?

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