Can I replace my laptop with a netbook? Intel says, "No"

[greggh]

http://www.liliputing.com/2009/04/intel ... #more-7238

http://www.intel.com/consumer/learn/netbook.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace my aging laptop with a netbook?

No. A netbook doesn't have the processing power and functionality you'd need to run many of the applications your current laptop supports, even if it's a few years old. The good news is that today's laptops offer more bang for the buck than ever before. You'll immediately reap the rewards of greater performance, quality and reliability by upgrading your system.

I love the fact that Intel hates the fact that its Atom CPU is so successful. Tough luck Intel. People have figured out that they don't need overpowered, over-sized, overweight, and overpriced laptops for most of their computing needs.

[eddie]

There is about to be several arm cpu based laptops to come out. Things will get really interesting then. I wonder if the fever for the atom will spill over into to low end desktops also?