We keep hearing that the netbook market is growing fast and is expected to continue its fast growth in the upcoming years. But in reality, netbooks are not for everyone. When Intel’s officials came out and claimed that netbooks are not that appealing to first-time laptop buyers, a lot of people dismissed the talk. But there is some truth in that. Netbooks are designed for folks who already have a laptop/desktop PC at home but need a portable solution to take with them all the time.

Here is what an Intel official had to say about this:

don’t think first-time buyers are going to buy netbooks. The first time you buy something you want the real deal. It’s consistent not just in China, but all around the world. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned money for the first time, you’re going to put a computer in your house

It’s only logical if you think about it. If you have never owned a Desktop PC or just want to replace your old laptop, you shouldn’t go with a netbook. The problem with netbooks is that they are not designed to handle highly complicated tasks. Sure. If you only plan to check your e-mails and do some shopping online or maybe just blog from the comfort of your garden, netbooks come in handy. But if you are a web developer or a graphics designer, there are better laptops out there.

I do believe that CULV laptops will address this issue while providing developers and designers with the performance they need. Netbooks are wonderful gadgets and very portable. But they are not for everyone, and they can’t do everything. So don’t spend your hard-earned money on a netbook, if you don’t have a desktop or laptop PC at home already.