They could discontinue it, but it's not likely. Corel is quite pleased with sales of the Netwinder to date and it fits their challenge-Microsoft corporate attitude.
I keep seeing the big time computer market analysts predicting a huge growth in "thin-clients" ("network computers", or whatever) in 2002 or 2003. My guess is that Corel is thinking along these lines and is trying to get into that market early. Not only can they make money off of hardware, but it helps with sales of WordPerfect. How else could they take on Microsoft Office?
I can't see them going out of business. Sales of CorelDraw and WordPerfect should keep the company going for a long time.
I thinks it's 15 watts MAX and only 7 watts AVERAGE!
I've got one. It saves me money on my electric bill, doesn't heat up my very small home office, and takes up virtually no desk space. Plus the two ethernet ports makes it perfect for a gateway between my home network and the Internet.
I'm guessing that all the bitterness is the result of powerless, pointless, and pitiful lives. Flaming is just a way of making oneself feel important. And these forums allow pathetic individuals to express themselves in ways that are otherwise unacceptable in normal public setting.
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oh no. not again. There really is more to the world than just x86.
The Netwinder is SMALL.
The Netwinder uses VERY LITTLE ELECTRICY.
The Netwinder has TWO ETHERNET PORTS.
It fits in my tiny home office.
It saves me money on my power bill.
It makes a perfect gateway for my home network to my cable modem.
By the way, contrary to others post, the Netwinder uses:
7 watts average
15 watts maximum
They could discontinue it, but it's not likely. Corel is quite pleased with sales of the Netwinder to date and it fits their challenge-Microsoft corporate attitude.
I keep seeing the big time computer market analysts predicting a huge growth in "thin-clients" ("network computers", or whatever) in 2002 or 2003. My guess is that Corel is thinking along these lines and is trying to get into that market early. Not only can they make money off of hardware, but it helps with sales of WordPerfect. How else could they take on Microsoft Office?
I can't see them going out of business. Sales of CorelDraw and WordPerfect should keep the company going for a long time.
I thinks it's 15 watts MAX and only 7 watts AVERAGE!
I've got one. It saves me money on my electric bill, doesn't heat up my very small home office, and takes up virtually no desk space. Plus the two ethernet ports makes it perfect for a gateway between my home network and the Internet.
I'm guessing that all the bitterness is the result of powerless, pointless, and pitiful lives. Flaming is just a way of making oneself feel important. And these forums allow pathetic individuals to express themselves in ways that are otherwise unacceptable in normal public setting.