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PRODUCT EVOLUTION OF THE NETBOOK
BY: LINDSAY HODGES
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They were invented in 1991 and the first model was called the Psion 3. The Psion 3 ran various programs and included a modem to handle dial-up Internet.
They were invented and introduced by Psion and Apple
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Netbooks are made with the same materials that a regular laptop is made with just in smaller sizes.
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1991
1996 1998
1999 2000 20072004
NETBOOK TIMELINE
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Major Changes
Before 2007, affordable “portable” laptops were clunky 12-15″
abominations weighing at or above 6 lbs but now they are much sleeker, have additional storage space. It is also more portable since there is no
need for dial-up connection
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Effects on Society
The results of the popularity of Netbooks is having a dire effect on Notebook sales and is costing the industry a lot of money. People are buying netbooks instead of notebooks because they are a lot more cheaper then a plain notebook. The sales of notebooks have dropped wile the netbook sales have soared
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WEBSITES USED
Cnet.com
Wikipedia.com
Ask.com
Goog le . com
Wordpress.com
Netbookszone.com