Dell Mini 9 Offers 3G Option for $120 (and Hefty Subscription) [Dell]
Gizmodo —
... ) can include the Dell Wireless 5530 HSDPA Internal Mini-card by Ericsson. We'll need a lower subscription cost before we jump on these data plan bundles just yet, but we're happy to see 3G making its way into netbooks. Maybe these things can compete with smartphones after all. [Dell] ...
Mini 9 now offered with HSDPA — in the U.S.
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... to include an optional wireless broadband modem and service plan in the United States. While Acer, Asus, Dell, and others have been working with wireless carriers in Europe and other countries for a few months, most netbooks sold in the US have just a WiFi module for wireless connectivity
It's $60 a month, and the upgrade itself costs $125. In other words, you have to get a two-year contract, but you don't get a subsidy on the cellular modem: not a great deal.
Dell Mini 9 Offers 3G Option for $120 (and Hefty Subscription) [Lilliputing] ...
Dell Inspiron Mini 9—now with optional 3G
Gadgetell —
Section: Communications, Broadband Cards, Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Wireless
Dell seems to be continually offering new options on their Inspiron Mini 9 and the latest is sure to make plenty of people happy—an option for built in 3G. The 3G option is unfortunately just for new orders and is only available on Windows XP based Mini 9s. As for pricing, it will set you back $125 for the upgrade, which also requires you to sign up for AT&T’s DataConnect service. The service is priced at $60 per month and requires a two-year agreement. Of course, on the positive side, by signing that ...
Mini 9 now offered with HSDPA ??? in the U.S.
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... to include an optional wireless broadband modem and service plan in the United States. While Acer, Asus, Dell, and others have been working with wireless carriers in Europe and other countries for a few months, most netbooks sold in the US have just a WiFi module for wireless connectivity
It's $60 a month, and the upgrade itself costs $125. In other words, you have to get a two-year contract, but you don't get a subsidy on the cellular modem: not a great deal.
Dell Mini 9 Offers 3G Option for $120 (and Hefty Subscription) [Lilliputing] ...




