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AWARDS Computers: Proving Their ‘Net’ Worth Netbooks and wireless peripherals are hot items for today’s constantly mobile incentive winners By Andrea Doyle he world of computers is an ever-changing one, and new products hit the motivational market with mindblowing speed. Every day, computers and accessory products get better, smarter, faster, and more sophisticated. Today, the best-selling and most popular computers are netbooks, which are streamlined versions of notebook computers designed for Internet browsing that let users stay connected while on the move. Netbooks may look like laptop computers, but they don’t have the latter’s full capabilities. Instead, netbooks specialize in mobility and websurfing, so they are great for travel or as supplement devices to main PCs. Netbooks have smaller screen sizes than laptops, don’t have DVD drives, and weigh less than 3 pounds, T making them easy to carry. “The netbook is a great choice for price-conscious consumers looking to enjoy the newest technology, as they require fewer points to redeem than more expensive computers,” says Mike Donini, manager of merchandise and sourcing for St. Louis-based Maritz. Many are attracted to the portability of netbooks. “When traveling, most businessmen and women are mainly concerned with reading and responding to their emails, reviewing documents, and other minor tasks to remain up to date with daily work activities,” explains Todd Faber, senior merchandise buyer for Minneapolis-based Carlson Marketing. “These ultra-portable [devices] allow for keyboards and, at 8 to 10 inches, large screen Netbooks, also known as mini-notebooks, are scaled-down, stripped-down versions of laptop computers and are designed for simple document tasks and easier Internet browsing compared with smartphones incentivemag.com | October 2009 | Incentive | http://www.incentivemag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Incentive - October 2009

Incentive - October 2009
Contents
Editor’s Note: Motivation with a Catwalk Flair
Headlines
Cover Story: Study Reveals Travel ROI in Numbers
The First Annual Motivation Masters Awards Finalists
Holiday Parties with Heart
Research: Travel IQ
All-American Pillow Gift Guide
Strategies: Skip the Carrots
Primer: Win Over Leaders in Order to Win Over Employees
Travel News: Where to Go and How to Get There
The Caribbean: So Close, but a World Away
Florida Coast to Coast
Reno-Lake Tahoe: The Other Great Lake
Reno-Lake Tahoe: The Other Great Lake
Power & Hand Tools See Steady Activity
Netbooks Fire Up Computer Redemption

Incentive - October 2009