Abstract
This IDC study forecasts the market opportunity for ultra-low-cost notebook products. "Although the concept of a low-cost small size notebook that delivers a PC-like Internet experience in a closer to smartphone-size package is undeniably appealing, we believe these ultra-low-cost notebook devices could end up becoming awkward tweeners. They won' t satisfy many people beyond the expected audience of early adopters and gadget hounds, especially if vendors try and sell them as little more than less expensive, smaller notebooks." - Bob O' Donnell, vice president, Clients and Displays
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Methodology
- Situation Overview
- Market Landscape
- Definition of an Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook
- Usage Models
- Existing Market
- Figure: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipment Share by Vendor, 2007
- Market Landscape
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Challenges for Ultra-Low-Cost Notebooks
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Market, 2008-2012
- Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipment Forecast
- Table: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipments by Region, 2007-2012 (000)
- Figure: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipments by Region, 2007-2012
- Table: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Revenue by Region, 2007-2012 ($000)
- Figure: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Revenue by Region, 2007-2012
- Table: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipments by Region and Segment, 2007-2012
- Figure: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook Shipment Share by Segment, 2007-2012
- Table: Worldwide Ultra-Low-Cost Notebook and Notebook Shipments by Segment, 2007-2012 (000)
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Synopsis

