Taiwanese news website InfoTimes reports [translation] that Apple is slated to debut its long-rumored netbook this October. Taiwanese organizations Foxconn
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The report notes that Apple is searching to adopt a nine.7-inch touchscreen for your new netbook, a bit smaller sized as opposed to 10.1- or ten.2-inch screens generally used with the big finish from the netbook range.
According to reliable details
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Exact pricing continues to be mysterious at the moment, but the inclusion of a touchscreen and Apple's history of refusing to compete in the lowest price tag factors suggest the netbook might be priced at all around $800.
Because Apple will adopt touch display technology on its netbooks, Apple will not likely target low-end consumers, steering clear of direct competition with Acer, Asus
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Apple has frequently stated that despite the fact that it's got been seeking with the growing netbook market place
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