Smartbooks, netbooks, ultrathins, MIDs …. XP, Win7, Ubuntu, Android, Chrome …. 2010 is going to be very confusing for consumers seeking a cheap, stylish, and smart way to connect to their cloud. CES next week ought to be very interesting in terms of devices and operating systems and category blur. From the NYT:
“Computer makers, however, find themselves in a tough spot these days when it comes to experimentation.
“There are lower margins and more form factors to go around,” said Patrick Moorhead, a vice president at Advanced Micro Devices. “These guys have to balance smartphones, MIDs, smartbooks, netbooks, value ultrathins, expensive ultrathins, full-size laptops and new form factors in desktops.” (A MID is, of course, a mobile Internet device.)”
via Have You Zeen What H.P. Is Up To? – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com.