Android
on a Netbook?
Why not. Netbooks represent the fastest growing segment of the PC industry and for Android Developers, that means the single largest application market in the world. Regardless of which industry analyst figures you want to believe, the netbook category will outpace all other computer segments AND all phone markets. Industry experts predict well over 30m netbooks will ship by the end of 2009 with growth rates over 125% going forward.
Netbook users want a fast, low cost and easy-to-use solution. Google’s Open Source Android project delivers the perfect platform for their needs.
A new world of potential for your apps
• “Instant-on” boot times – Enhancing user productivity and freedom
• Easy to use, familiar environment – Users intuitively use the system without training
• Integrated marketplace offering – Users can quickly download useful applications
• Open source alternative to more expensive solutions.
Got an application for an Android phone? Test it with MATE.
There’s a good chance your existing Android phone application will just work on an Insyde Software Android-powered netbook. However, if you’d like to test your applications on an x86-based computer, please first register as an Insyde Market developer to obtain the instructions for installing “MATE” (My Android Test Environment).
We’d like to work with you to adapt your application to take advantage of the netbook platform by utilizing features such as:
• Multi-touch devices
• Touch screens
• Larger screens
• Full-size keyboards
Compelling applications that take advantage of the Netbook platform will lead to increased adoption among users.