Although it's too early to come to any firm conclusions, Apple's new thin and light notebook computer may actually be hurting sales of the iPad. If true, this would be a distinct turn-around of the trend since the tablet landed earlier this year. In the months since its debut the iPad is generally credited with leading to a collapse in netbook sales.
Rodman & Renshaw analyst Ashok Kumar cites anecdotal evidence that some consumers are taking a look at the new Macbook Air and deciding that its more complete functionality makes its a better option despite its slightly higher
