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New netbook created two years ago has become a global phenomenon. Mini laptop was able to obtain high growth in the computer sales were weaker. But the netbook has now reached saturation point and could soon withered.

DisplaySearch research firm estimates that more than 8 million netbooks sold in the second quarter, up 40% compared to the previous quarter. Netbook sold to students as a cheap computer, in developing countries like China, India and Latin America.

Intel Corp., based in Austin created the Atom chip for energy-efficient computers designated as market expansion efforts. Netbook now contribute 22% of all portable computer sales in the second quarter, up 6% from the previous.

Which is enhanced by an Intel netbook phenomenon. This chip maker could make a lot of money from the chip that sells for just U.S. $ 35 per fruit.

While Acer Inc. of Taiwan is emerging as a leader in the netbook wars. It has sold the company a lot of mini-laptops, although smaller profits.

Acer sells more computers in the second quarter of this year compared to the same quarter last year. However, the resulting profit is less, about U.S. $ 70 million, down 20% from a year ago

“The reality is that the price falls, and the main causes for the decline in prices is a netbook,” Edward Yen with UBS analyst. “Looks like they’ve sold many computers, but all that cheap.”

But the netbook has now reached its golden ages. Notebook DisplaySearch market research director John Jacobs argues netbook has reached the highest threshold.

He also said many netbook buyers start not satisfied with the performance of the minimalist Atom chip. “Atom aim is to create new and different markets. At first it was because of the weakened economy, “he said.

But the instinct to predict Jacob said, if the economy bounce back, consumers will switch back to notebook computers, more powerful and certainly more expensive.

Especially young people prefer the multimedia performance that is faster and has a better display. “In the long run, people will return to the traditional buying behavior related to portable computers,” he explained.