There is news that Dell has put a stop to manufacturing its 12 inch netbooks stating that the 10 inch display is a preferred option for most users. Why? Well they think the 12 inch would require more horsepower. Now I am not sure what they were trying to point out there but one thing does make sense that the smaller screen doesn’t really encourage users to do many things they would on a bigger one. For example I might use my netbook to check mails, write a couple of post while on the move but the instant I am done with that I feel no urge to do anything extra, watch videos, etc. Why? Because the size is simply too small. Which brings up another argument, why not increase the size to do more? In my opinion, a 12 inch netbook doesn’t really sound any different than having a laptop. Why would I want to run around carrying a large netbook? And more importantly with no difference in performance. I guess Dell has made an intelligent move, primarily it’s spending a lot on marketing on two products that are exactly the same in performance just with a bigger size. I wouldn’t mind that 12 inch netbook only if its processor were equally powerful to help perform other (heavier) tasks as well.
