This IDC study provides an extensive overview, a forecast, and an analysis of the Indian notebook market for the period 2005?2009. The study examines the portable, ultra portable, consumer, and commercial notebook markets from both unit shipment and revenue perspectives at the country level.

"The availability' and affordability of notebooks is on the rise. However, the third most crucial factor, applicability, will be key during the coming year. More and more consumers are seeking value for their money and they are willing to pay an extra premium to get such," says Sanjit Sinha, senior manager, Hardware Research, IDC (India) Ltd.