According to a survey conducted in October by GfK the Eee PC obtained a market share of over 60% in Europe.
According to GfK’s survey, the Eee PC has the top spot in the netbook market in France, Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic & other countries with a substantial win from the next competitor. In the case of Poland, for example, the gap is close to 61% of the market share & even in Spain, which had the smallest difference, there was a market share gap of 9%.
"One of the key drivers of the Eee PC’s great success in Europe has been the ease with which it allows users to access the Internet, whether for learning, working or playing." Eric Chen, General Manager of ASUS European Sales & Marketing Groups, said, "Our alliances with different channels not only bear testament to the Eee PC’s™ growth in terms of sales, they are also a clear indication of the Eee PC’s™ popularity amongst consumers as the netbook offering the best value. "
Through its revolutionary features and innovative design, the Eee PC™ has captured the interest of consumers around the globe. Not only was it voted as the best gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day and the New Year, it was also named the Forbes Product of the Year for 2008, according to the press release of ASUS.
