# Thrifty Touchscreen Netbooks The GoNote GNT 10 is Ideal for Budget-Conscious Gadget Geeks By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gonote-gnt-10 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gonote-ics-touchscreen-netbook/23803/) & [ergoelectronics](http://www.ergoelectronics.com/products/10inch-gonote-touchscreen-android-4-netbook-gnt10) [Ergo Electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-ergonomic-keyboard)’ GoNote GNT 10 is a [budget netbook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekbook) packed with high-price functionality. The netbook features a touchscreen, an HDMI port, a [full QWERTY keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-gen2) with touchpad and a 0.3 megapixel VGA webcam. As its name suggests, the GoNote GNT 10 has a 10-inch screen. The netbook is powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and has full access to the Google app store. Inside there’s 1 GB of DDR3 memory and 8GB of solid state storage with microSD expansion. Users will also have access to up to 5GB of cloud storage provided by Box.com. A netbook with a touchscreen would seem to be a pricey piece of tech, but Ergo Electronics’ is selling the GoNote for a mere $236. That’s the good news; the bad news is that it won’t be sold outside of Ireland and Britain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Budget Touchscreen Netbooks:** The GoNote GNT 10 offers high-price functionality at a budget-friendly price, paving the way for affordable touchscreen netbooks. - **Android-powered Netbooks:** Powered by Android 4.0, the GoNote GNT 10 showcases the potential for netbooks to leverage Android OS for enhanced functionality and app compatibility. - **Cloud-integrated Netbooks:** With access to up to 5GB of cloud storage provided by Box.com, the GoNote GNT 10 exemplifies the trend of integrating cloud services into netbook devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore the potential for developing more budget-friendly touchscreen netbooks like the GoNote GNT 10. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can adopt Android OS and explore its applications in powering netbooks, following the example of the GoNote GNT 10. - **Cloud Computing:** The cloud computing industry can collaborate with netbook manufacturers for seamless integration of cloud services, as demonstrated by the GoNote GNT 10. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch-Based Portable PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gole-1.md) - [Thin Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14.md) - [Creative Dual-Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topton-l10.md) - [Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Micro Touchscreen Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-gflip.md) - [Full-Size E-Ink Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanvon-n10-e-ink-tablet.md) - [High-Performance Handheld Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-micropc-2.md) - [Powerful New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1.md)