Netbooks hit right spot for schoolchildren |
Posted by: Justina Spencer |
Sales of netbooks in Australia have exploded, with the mini low-cost computers now accounting for more than one in 10 laptop and desktop PCs sold - no mean feat considering they've been around for just over a year. Retailers say the growth has been driven in part by cash-strapped parents seeking to equip their children with simple, low-powered computers for doing homework before the new school year, which for state schools began today. |
Source: Sydney Morning Herald (AUS) | Published: January 28th, 2009 |
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