Netbooks which were one of the hottest device categories only a few years ago are now facing a challenging future in the face of competition from tablets and the emerging class of ultrabooks. Dell has pulled its consumer Inspiron Mini netbooks from its website and is suggesting instead that customers look at its notebooks. It also said that it will not release new netbooks based on Intel’s upcoming Cedar Trail platform.
Dell Inspiron Mini netbooks no longer available
Dell’s business-aimed Latitude netbooks are still available but it remains to be seen for how long. Dell’s Marketing Director Alison Gardner told The Verge that the company has a new strategy: “Thin and powerful is where it is at for us.” This suggests that Dell will be among the many companies expected to unveil ultrabooks at CES 2012 and beyond.
Source: The Verge