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The Facebook mobile app will definitely die in the next year since they already have a website that does everything it has and more!

Oh wait, they're similar products for different devices and customers.

Chrome OS devices are the perfect netbook companion for most people that I know who own one. Many relatives of mine aren't that great with a computer, and they only use it to get to the internet. Anything that gets in the way of that for them is a big deal and can often ruin the whole experience.



aren't they better served by a tablet?


They may be more familiar and comfortable with a laptop form factor... Also, it is foreseeable that a chrome netbook could hit $150 to $200, especially with Google subsidies. A tablet cannot go that low and still be useable...


Not if they need to type out emails




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