Comments on: We may have to come up with a new name for smartbooks… but probably not http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html Compact Computing Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: MonkeyKing1969 http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-47168 MonkeyKing1969 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:14 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-47168 I still think netbook is the good enough term for all small computers. But maybe the convergence of netbooks, ultraportables, UMPCs, and 'Readers' will mean we need a new name for all of those devices as they combine. I still think netbook is the good enough term for all small computers. But maybe the convergence of netbooks, ultraportables, UMPCs, and 'Readers' will mean we need a new name for all of those devices as they combine.

]]> By: MonkeyKing1969 http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-34291 MonkeyKing1969 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:14 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-34291 I still think netbook is the good enough term for all small computers. But maybe the convergence of netbooks, ultraportables, UMPCs, and 'Readers' will mean we need a new name for all of those devices as they combine. I still think netbook is the good enough term for all small computers. But maybe the convergence of netbooks, ultraportables, UMPCs, and 'Readers' will mean we need a new name for all of those devices as they combine.

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-34169 DougC3 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:28:31 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-34169 Web-book is OK, but it means about the same thing as netbook (web~net). There have been other cases like this ("rolling ball pen" was used to distinguish a pen with less viscous ink from "ball point pens," though both had rolling balls.) <br><br>But I think it would be better to use a name that would at least suggest a point in which smartbooks differ from netbooks.<br><br>I've suggested "netpad" before. A writing pad is smaller than a writing notebook but otherwise has a similar function. Netpad isn't as catchy sounding as smartpad, but these are humble little devices, so I think it fits :). Web-book is OK, but it means about the same thing as netbook (web~net). There have been other cases like this (“rolling ball pen” was used to distinguish a pen with less viscous ink from “ball point pens,” though both had rolling balls.)

But I think it would be better to use a name that would at least suggest a point in which smartbooks differ from netbooks.

I've suggested “netpad” before. A writing pad is smaller than a writing notebook but otherwise has a similar function. Netpad isn't as catchy sounding as smartpad, but these are humble little devices, so I think it fits :) .

]]> By: tomleemullins http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-34135 tomleemullins Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:54:05 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-34135 How about web-books? :) Since the smartbook is used to get onto the internet or world wide web. :) How about web-books? :) Since the smartbook is used to get onto the internet or world wide web. :)

]]> By: Mikez http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-34022 Mikez Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:41:19 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-34022 Except the ones running MIPS, what will we call those?<br>They stand a chance of becoming a hit also, call them:<br>MIPS-hit?<br>(re-write that name anyway you like) Except the ones running MIPS, what will we call those?
They stand a chance of becoming a hit also, call them:
MIPS-hit?
(re-write that name anyway you like)

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-33995 DougC3 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:39:35 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-33995 I've thought ARMbook would be good from the beginning, especially for geeky types, but I have to admit it would not have the mass market appeal of smartbook, including the associations with smartphone, Smart car, etc. I guess Joe and Jane Sixpack might wonder if it had to do with munitions or anatomical parts :). I've thought ARMbook would be good from the beginning, especially for geeky types, but I have to admit it would not have the mass market appeal of smartbook, including the associations with smartphone, Smart car, etc. I guess Joe and Jane Sixpack might wonder if it had to do with munitions or anatomical parts :) .

]]> By: hosehead http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-33991 hosehead Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:21 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-33991 ARMpit :} it has the arm processor, it fits under your arm/ Whats not to like? ARMpit :} it has the arm processor, it fits under your arm/ Whats not to like?

]]> By: bolomkxxviii http://liliputing.com/2009/11/we-may-have-to-come-up-with-a-new-name-for-smartbooks-but-probably-not.html#comment-33979 bolomkxxviii Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:02:50 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=15573#comment-33979 ARMbook still has a chance! ARMbook still has a chance!

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