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Netbooks and User Satisfaction: It's All About Expectations

Netbooks and User Satisfaction: It's All About Expectations

Growth in netbook sales has fast overtaken that of full-fledged notebooks and desktop computers. After all, they’re inexpensive, really portable and they’re usually considered cool. But recent research cited by NY Times and Computerworld indicates that some netbook users are unsatisfied with their purchases. The disappointment with netbooks — NPD analyst Stephen Baker preferred that term rather than “dissatisfaction” — stemmed from expectations that a netbook was the same, more or less, as a laptop. Six out of every 10 netbook buyers, said Baker, thought that the two were equivalent, and figured that their new netbook would have the same functionality as a laptop. I have been a netbook user Read more »

LG-X120 : The 5-second turn on!

LG-X120 : The 5-second turn on!

Deadline looming? Crunchtime? Not a problem. With the LG-X120 you’re sure to get up and running with your most important aps in 5 seconds flat. That was a promise made by LG when they recently launched the LG-X120. This may seem to be your regular netbook except for the quick “LG Smart ON” feature. But if you ever get your hands on one unit be sure to check out its sound features.SRS WOW HD and TruSurround XT bring stereo effect sound to music and video. The screen’s LED Backlight delivers a high-resolution picture that is clearer and brighter, which is not only easier on tired eyes but saves energy, too. Read more »