It makes sense the netbooks would dominate because most people only use their computers for email, web browsing and word processing. With a netbook, you spend less, have a lighter system to carry around and can do just about everything you want to do. However, for people who actually get work done on their computers, a laptop is required. I can't imagine getting anything done in the complex spreadsheets I work with and all the other stuff I need to get done using my HP Mini Mi.