Netbook Computer Category Expansion Challenges Traditional Laptop Market
Netbook computer category expansion accelerated through early 2008 as ASUS Eee PC success inspired competitor entries creating ultra-portable low-cost laptop segment targeting
Month: January 2008
LCD Television Technology Advancement Drives Mainstream Market Adoption
LCD television technology advancement accelerated through early 2008 as panel manufacturers achieved larger screen sizes and improved response times while price competition
Solid-State Drive Technology Maturation Accelerates Enterprise Storage Adoption
Solid-state drive technology matured through early 2008 as enterprise adoption accelerated despite premium pricing, while consumer SSD emergence anticipated eventual hard drive
HD DVD Format War Nears Conclusion Following Warner Bros Blu-ray Exclusivity
HD DVD format war concluded through January 2008 as Warner Bros’ Blu-ray exclusivity announcement precipitated format collapse, validating Sony’s PlayStation 3 strategy
Apple Unveils MacBook Air Ultrathin Notebook, Redefines Ultraportable Laptop Category
Apple introduced MacBook Air ultrathin notebook computer on January 15, 2008 during Macworld Conference keynote presentation, unveiling 0.76-inch maximum thickness aluminum unibody