Ten percent of users own netbooks?

Its quite obvious that netbooks are becoming more and more popular as of late. Companies are continuing to release essentially the same products in slightly different form factors, and have been for a while. Given their fairly low prices and portability, it really is not surprise. But, the question has always remained: just how popular are netbooks? How many people actually have them?

According to a December 2008 study by PriceGrabber.com, ten percent of online consumers have netbooks. With the machines being out for just over a year, that is incredibly rapid growth. Of those owners, most also own desktops and laptops, making the netbook their third computer, presumably for the size and battery life of the units.