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10 Reasons Why It's Time for Enterprises to Embrace Netbooks
By: Don Reisinger
2009-10-14
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10 Reasons Why It's Time for Enterprises to Embrace Netbooks (
Page 1 of 2 ) News Analysis: Netbooks have caught on in a big way with consumers and many business users. But companies are still struggling with the question of whether or not netbooks have the features and horsepower to work effectively in their operations. With the amazingly rapid development of netbook designs, it's time for enterprises to give these ultralight and inexpensive notebook PCs a chance to prove their worth.Nokia, the world's largest cell phone maker, is getting
into the world of netbook computing in a big way. The company's netbooks
will be offered in several stores across the United
States.
Nokia's Booklet 3G will set owners back just $299. This news follows rather interesting
figures from market research company DisplaySearch, which found that netbook
sales rose sharply year over year by 264 percent.
So it seems that finally, after waiting for netbooks to have the kinks worked
out, the technology is ready for mass-market appeal. But is it ready for the
enterprise? Historically, that has been a place where power and usability trump
portability. And it's that portability factor that makes netbooks attractive in
the first place.
But after a long wait, I'm starting to think that netbooks really are ready for
the enterprise.
Here's why:
1. They're so portable
The netbook isn't like the desktop, which will always be anchored to the
employee's desk. It's not even like the notebook, which offers some portability
with more power. Instead, the netbook
has carved out a niche as a device for employees who travel and need basic
functionality. Netbooks won't run resource-intensive software, but they
will run the basics. And if it that's all some employees need, it's far better
to buy a cheaper netbook than a more expensive notebook.
2. They're cheap
Following that, companies need to remember that netbooks are extremely
affordable. The average price of a nice, well-equipped netbook is about $300
for consumers. Companies will easily be able to save cash. Why give some
employees computers that they don't really need? If an organization believes
some people could be fine with netbooks, it should go with that.
3. They're reliable
A netbook won't impress the user with its power, but it might impress with
its reliability. For the most part, netbooks are robust machines that can be
counted on for the simple tasks so many employees engage in on a daily basis.
Netbooks aren't perfect, of course, but most companies that deploy them across
the enterprise will find that they can be relied upon for many tasks.
4. The screens aren't that small
Many companies look at netbooks and say the screens are too small for the
average employee. But once they get their hands on a netbook, I think they'll
find that the screen, while much smaller than the average notebook's, isn't so
bad. Dell's Mini 10 has a vibrant display that does a fine job of appealing to
users. A 10-inch screen isn't so bad.
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| | can do it allI use a netbook asus 1008ha and work on my joomla website, have given ppt presentations on it, admin mysql db, use gimp, watch divx movies, connect... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: artfusion | | | | | | Already using it!I'm currently implementing a project with Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) as the backbone. Not sure if the environment qualifies as enterprise, but it... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Khan | | | | | | a convertI will admit I was skeptical about netbooks until I had an extended time to use my father-in-law's Asus netbook recently. I would not want a netbook... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Anonymous | | | | | | correction to commentI have office 2007, full package on it....god, would not want anyone to think I was still using office 97! Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Loren Bechtum | | | | | | I like my NetBookIf you haven't tried one, don't knock it. I have had my Acer One since May. I purchased it to carry along on my jobs. I create web pages using... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Loren Bechtum | | | | | | Netbooks NOT for allI bought my wife a netbook for Mother's Day. It's great for streaming audio and the occasional Facebook post, but she always uses our desktop... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Blair Christensen | | | | | | Only Thoughtful ReplyThis is the only reply to think about the suggestion and not reject something different out of hand. Netbooks are not for everyone but for some... Posted At: 10-19-09 By: Paul C | | | | | | >>> Post your comment now! | | | | | |
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