With the Asustek Computer's Eee PC bringing up the trend for low-price PCs in the market, notebook makers including Inventec and Compal Electronics are both preparing solutions for the MID (mobile Internet device) market with target prices of $500, according to sources at notebook makers. Asustek's Eee PC has proven that it is currently not possible to achieve a price point of $199 in the consumer market.

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