Google Android has generated a lot of buzz in the mobile industry. The G1 phones are not only attractive but are run by Google’s mobile OS. They may not be as hot as the iPhone, but Android is still very much in demand. After entering the mobile market, many analysts are now excited about the possibility of Google entering the netbook market. The Linux-based OS can provide netbook owners with security and the productivity tools they need to ditch Windows XP (or Win 7.0).

There are some skeptics out there who argue Windows will dominate for years to come. I am not so sure. Netbooks may be capable when it comes to create and consume content for the Internet, but people know they are not buying a super laptop with netbooks. Netbooks are highly portable computers that suit folks who live a mobile life. As much as these guys care about bells and whistles, price is the most important aspect to them. If you could get an Android netbook for $100 less than it’s Windows counterpart, wouldn’t you?

Microsoft has argued for long that Windows is a better and even cheaper solution that Linux. I never quite understood their logic and don’t think they have an answer for Linux. Microsoft will be formidable but if a company is able to bring the netbook prices down by another 20+% by offering Android or Ubuntu, you can expect many to ditch their Windows and jump on Linux bandwagon. Will it happen in 2009? Pr0bably not. But we can always dream.

Your take: do you like to see Android on your netbook? Why?