Netbook does not die

Tablets may be the hottest products on display at Computex 2011. However, netbooks continue to be present at this trade show.

Vendors reveal some new models that will hit the market this year. The low cost of netbooks will continue to boost sales, analysts say.

Asus - the pioneering PC manufacturer of the netbook segment - introduced two new models at Computex 2011, the Asus Eee PC 1025C :

and Asus Eee PC 1025CE :

These are Windows netbooks that will launch worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2011. Priced at $ 299, devices built with "instant on" feature allow Windows users to "wake up" in 2 seconds from sleep mode.

Another Asus netbook also caught the attention of the Eee PC X101 , which runs Intel's MeeGo mobile operating system. The device will be available worldwide in July 2011 and will cost $ 199. Asus will also release Windows 7 version of this netbook, which will cost between 240 USD - 250 USD.

Acer - rival of Asus - is also introducing a netbook for just $ 199. The Aspire One Happy netbook installs both Windows and Android 2.3. Users can switch between operating systems by restarting the system. Acer launched a worldwide version of the device last month.

Lenovo, Samsung, Fujitsu also showcased many other netbooks running Intel's MeeGo OS.