@nothingness Are you suggesting that an iPad is bulky compared to a netbook? I would think the iPad's bulkiness (or lack thereof) would be a plus compared to a netbook. And as far as sturdiness, the iPad is a solid little machine. I did buy a folding case to avoid scratches, but it is definitely less delicate than a plastic netbook.
As far as the decline in sales, I think that both factors were are work. Most people who really needed something to do light browsing, email and word processing already bought a netbook. But I also think that for those who remain, a large portion are going to be drawn to the iPad. So, maybe netbooks were already on the way down, but the iPad has certainly added some serious momentum to the decline.
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