Tag Archives: Laptop

Operating systems by mobile PC brand

‘Coopetition’ and ‘frenemy’ are clumsy words to describe the relationship such as that between Microsoft and PC makers. Depending on your role in the industry, you might choose one of the terms from biology such as commensal, mutualist, or parasitic. … Continue reading

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Active mobile users are likely to split the notebook netbook market

Mobile PCs are used for a broader range of activities than desktops.  This is not because of inherent capabilities of mobile PC technology as much as being a reflection of the users themselves. It’s not about the product; it’s about the … Continue reading

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Segments and mobile PC brands

Corporate buyers – large and small – favor the major mobile PC brands. This comes from the pull of preferences from corporate IT management, typically for PCs deemed safer, and the push of targeted sales & marketing efforts of the … Continue reading

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Docking stations by mobile PC brand

While it may seem natural to extend the use of mobile computers with docking stations, this product class has not emerged beyond a niche. The product class has been perennially plagued by the tension between maintaining a standard from product … Continue reading

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Major activities point out that mobile PC brands vary

Any market can be segmented in many ways – socio-demographics, brands, attitudes, etc. – it could be argued that the most pragmatic way to understand what a market is, is by what users actually do, rather than what they might … Continue reading

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