It will be aimed first at netbooks (small laptops), but will eventually be able to power fully fledged PCs.
Different industries are already converging on this market: mobile-phone makers are launching small laptops, known as netbooks, and computer-makers are moving into smart-phones.
And hey, who doesn't need three small laptops?
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Acer projects sales will increase by more than 50.0% as first-time computer users in developing markets snap up the small, cheap laptops.
In addition, Toshiba is also debuting Mobile Broadband-ready versions of the recently unveiled professional laptops targeted at small offices and companies, medium businesses and large enterprises: the Tecra M11, A11 and S11, and the ultra-slim Satellite Pro T110 and Satellite Pro T130.
With selective sync, users can now select which folders from SkyDrive are synced, which makes it easier to use SkyDrive with laptops or tablets with small drives.
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Today, only small number of high-end laptops have MIMO technology.
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The Korean hardware manufacturer used its knowhow in laptops to make this ultra small PC.
Second, while the Asus Eee PC may have been closer to a computing appliance or companion than a PC, the deluge of netbooks from large PC companies such as HP, Acer and Dell that have followed have overwhelmingly run Windows and have been embraced by consumers as small and cheap, if underpowered, laptops.
The MacBook Air has far fewer ports than what you'll find on some of the monstrous "desktop replacement" laptops now available: Flip down a small hatch, and you'll find three that can handle many needs.
For small businesses, the ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops introduce a unique Lenovo OneLink technology for new docking capabilities, and to complete the new range of Windows 8 touch devices, the ThinkPad Mobile Monitor makes a great companion as a second display, especially for complementing non-touch devices with touch functionality.
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Gartner said some hybrid laptops are included, but they still represent very small numbers.
The new Lenovo IdeaPad S Series laptops give everyday consumers exactly what they need by matching small size and light weight with the power needed for everything from Web browsing to productivity tasks, all in an affordable package.
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Many of the components found in small form factor PCs were more commonly found in phones, tablets or laptops, said Mr Gorbold.
Similarly, hard drives and other components used in small machines from Dell, Apple and many others were initially developed for use in laptops.
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