While many people think that netbooks are the preserve of school or college students, it is actually the over 35s that are dominating the market, according to new data.
Market research firm The NPD Group found that 65 per cent believe that netbooks are aimed at university students, however, people in the 18 to 24-year-old age group accounted for just 14 per cent of sales, ITBusiness reported.
Furthermore, it was found that 66 per cent of netbook sales were to people over the age of 35.
Darrel Ryce, director of The NPD Group, said that early adopters to technologies usually have more disposable income and are therefore likely to be older.
He added that the majority of people are using their netbooks to surf the internet, reply to emails and network with others.
Another reason why netbooks are proving popular, according to CNN, is because they often carry webcams, allowing people to carry out video chats over the internet.
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