DisplaySearch said, could amount netbook launched globally in the quarter 1 / 2010 will be affected by these handheld devices such as Tablet PCs (MTB) iPad.

The amount of mini-laptops launched in quarter 1 / 2010 could reach nearly 8.7 million units, growing 44.9% compared to quarter 1 / 2009, said Chris Connery, vice president of research firm DisplaySearch said. Tablet PCs (MTB) is aimed at users who want to watch video, read electronic books (e-book) and surfing the Internet can reduce this share.

Low price is partly the reason for the growth of the volume netbook. Though, PC manufacturers and retailers are worried about profits and lower income due to these devices to create, John Jacobs, director of notebook market research for DisplaySearch. PC manufacturers can switch their focus to products with higher margins such as MTB.

MTB iPad is handheld touch screen 9.7 inches, allowing users to watch video, read e-book, game, surfing the Internet. Unlike netbooks, the device is not integrated keyboard, can trigger the creation of materials is limited. Later this year, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Asus and Lenovo plans to launch competing products MTB.
Although MTB threatened release of netbooks will continue to grow, said DisplaySearch. The amount of mini notebooks can be launched this year totaled 43.8 million units, compared with growth rate in 2009 was 28.5%. According to DisplaySearch, netbooks will account for about 20% of mobile PC launched this year.