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Worldwide Netbook PC Market Development, 3Q 2008 and Beyond

November 03, 2008 / Ya Wei Ku

3 Page, Topical Report

US$1,000 (Single User License)

Abstract

Due to the stimulus provided by Acer and Asus, worldwide netbook PC shipment volume in the third quarter of 2008 increased significantly compared to the second quarter. Shipment volume in the third quarter is estimated at 4.09 million units, up 226.8% sequentially. It is expected that shipment volume in the fourth quarter will exceed five million units, growing 25% sequentially. The shipment volume in the full-year 2008 is expected to amount to approximately 11 million units. This report examines key developments in the netbook PC sector in the third quarter of 2008, and provides a forecast for the fourth quarter of 2008 and 2009.

Table of Contents
1. Worldwide Netbook PC Market Development in 3Q 2008

1.1 Acer's Aggressiveness Pushes Overall Shipment Volume

1.2 Tightening Consumer Budgets Benefit Netbook PC Development

1.3 IMR Material Shortages Affect Second-tier Vendors

Appendix

List of Topics
Development of the worldwide netbook PC market in 3Q 2008, including market scale, major vendors' strategies, product specification trends, and components.

Worldwide netbook PC market scale forecast for 4Q 2008 and 2009.

Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include: Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Toshiba

List of Figures
Figure 1 Worldwide Netbook PC Market Scale, 4Q 2007 -4Q 2008

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