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Well, since there have already been over 140 million computers sold and shipped just in the first half of 2009 alone, I would say that 18 million is most definitely a "niche" market.
By my estimates, in 2007, far over 20 million iPods were sold.
Not to mention that 18,000,000 is an estimate. We'll have to wait and see how close netbooks come to that mark. I'd be willing to bet they either don't make it or barely crest it.
I can say that in 2007 I sold 4 of something and in 2008 I sold 80 of that same something. Is that explosive growth? By percentages, yes -- by numbers, no.
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