Analysts reduce profit predictions for Intel on weakening notebook market
Shane McGlaun (Blog) - December 4, 2008 1:19 PM
Daily Tech 

Notebook computers are becoming the majority of computer system sales for many computer makers. With notebooks being such a large portion of sales a decline in notebook shipments and overall weakness in the segment can put a significant strain not only on the computer maker, but on chipmakers as well.

From The Register:

Thanks to their design as appliances, you can get down to useful work straight away with any of the new breed of Linux-based netbooks. But sooner or later, a fair few folk come up against the unfamiliarity of Linux. And, like the legendary tribe of pygmies, you may find yourself jumping up and down in the head-high long grass shouting out the incantation that gave the tribe its name: "We're the Fukarwi."

 Asustek's Atom-based N10 mini-laptop sports a 10.2-inch screen and could replace a regular laptop
By Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service
September 19, 2008

 Asustek Computer has added the N10 at the top end of its range of netbooks.

The mini-laptop is aimed people willing to pay more and could replace a regular laptop for some people.
Designed around Intel's Atom microprocessor, the Asus N10 sports a 10.2-inch screen and comes with any of several Microsoft OSs, including Windows XP, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business and Vista Ultimate. [InfoWorld...]  [Comments]

From NY Times:

Personal computer maker Acer said Friday morning it is cutting the price of its Aspire “netbook” to $349 from $399. It’s cutting the price of another netbook, the Linpus Linux Lite, to $329 from $379.

None too soon.