The iPad has taken a big slice out of the netbook market. US consumers' interest in netbooks has plummeted by ten percentage points in the past year, according to a ChangeWave survey.
The research firm found just 14% of consumers who plan to buy a laptop in the next 90 days will opt for the netbook form factor, compared to 26% that said they plan to buy a tablet.
Demand for the emerging form factor is driven by Apple’s iPad. The device scored highly in satisfaction ratings among current owners, while 80% of consumers planning to buy a tablet said they would pick the Apple unit.
Other tablets grabbing consumer attention are RIM’s PlayBook – desired by 8% - Samsung’s Galaxy Tab (3%), and HP’s Slate (2%).
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