After a long time, here’s an announcement of a netbook with built-in mobile broadband. AT&T has started offering an Acer Aspire One A0722 11.6-incher with built-in HSPA+ connectivity, a low-end AMD C-50 dual-core 1GHz processor, a 320GB HDD, 2GB RAM, HDMI, and Windows 7 Home Premium.
Wireless & Laptops
Wireless connectivity in notebook computers.
T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot Now Available, Priced at $80
T-Mobile now offers the 4G Mobile Hotspot, enabling up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to share a single T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ Internet connection provided via the Hotspot.
The Mobile Hotspot is made by ZTE and has an micro SD memory card slot. The battery life of the device up to 4 hours.
AT&T Announces DataConnect Pass Global Int’l Data Packages
AT&T has announced the DataConnect Pass Global lineup of international pay-as-you-go data packages for AT&T-certified laptops and netbooks.
According to AT&T, the DataConnect Pass Global passes provide data coverage in more than 100 countries, including Canada, Mexico, countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia and are available in 30-day session increments. The packages include 20MB, 50MB, 100MB, and 200MB of data transfer for $24.99, $59.99, $119.99, and $199.99, respectively.
Lenovo IdeaPad V560 15.6″ WiMAX Laptop Now on Sale
Lenovo’s IdeaPad V560 15.6-inch affordable WiMAX notebook for small business users is now available for purchase in the USA.
The IdeaPad V560 is offered for $549.99 at Best Buy, which is currently the only place where you can order the laptop. Besides built-in WiMAX mobile broadband an Wi-Fi connectivity, the V560 model features the Intel Core i3-370M 2.4GHz processor, Intel integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed, and a DVD burner. The display resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels, but we don’t know if it’s glossy or anti-glare.
AT&T to Start Selling 3G iPads in Stores
AT&T announced today that all Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available beginning October 28 in AT&T Stores across the US.
The iPad tablet will be sold for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB model. Domestic data plans for iPad are priced at $14.99 per month for 250MB and $25 per month for 2GB with no term contract. Both pre-paid plans include unlimited access to AT&T’s Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the US.
iPad Coming to Verizon Stores on October 28
Verizon Wireless today announced that the Apple iPad tablet will be available at Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide beginning October 28.
“Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi,” Verizon’s press release says.
Toshiba Adds WiMAX to Portege R700 Ultraportable Laptop
Toshiba today introduced two WiMAX-ready models of the Portege R700 13.3-inch ultraportable laptop series – the R700-S1332W and R700-S1322W.
Besides a built-in WiMAX wireless module, the Toshiba Portege R700-S1332W features the Intel Core i7 processor and a 128GB solid state drive, while the Portege R700-S1322W features the Core i5 CPU and a 320GB 7200rpm hard drive. Both models include 4GB of DDR3 memory.
Gateway Rolls Out NV59C66u Notebook with Integrated WiMAX
Gateway has unveiled the NV59C66u notebook with integrated WiMAX connectivity.
The wireless card in the Gateway NV59C66u is the Intel Centrino Advanced-N+WiMAX 6250, which provides a connection to both WiMAX and Wi–Fi networks.
Clearwire Launches New 4G Devices
Clearwire has announced the latest suite of devices, the CLEAR Spot 4G, CLEAR Spot 4G+, and the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB, supporting new 4G mobile broadband connectivity.
“The CLEAR Spot 4G offers the speed and flexibility of a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, simultaneously connecting multiple Wi-Fi devices at 4G speeds, while the CLEAR Spot 4G+ adds the option of allowing users to easily and securely use nationwide 3G coverage when outside the 4G coverage area. In addition, the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB modem is the first dual-mode mobile USB from CLEAR to deliver 4G and nationwide 3G Internet coverage to the MacBook and MacBook Pro along with other non-Mac devices,” Clearwire’s press release says.
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Pre-Orders Start; Coming by May 7th
Wi-Fi + 3G versions of the Apple iPad tablet are now available for pre-order and will ship by May 7th.
3G mobile broadband connectivity is provided by AT&T, offering two monthly data plans for iPad users: 250MB or Unlimited. The data plans include unlimited access to over 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots.
Lenovo ThinkPads Now with Sprint 3G/4G Connectivity
Lenovo and Sprint have announced support for Sprint 3G and 4G wireless connectivity in the U.S. across Lenovo’s line of ThinkPad laptops.
The 3G/4G enabled ThinkPads come with a pre-installed SIM card and Access Connection tool for managing both 3G and 4G network connections.
T-Mobile Offers Dell Mini 10 with webConnect Service
T-Mobile now offers the Dell Mini 10 netbook with T-Mobile webConnect service.
The 10.1″ Dell Mini with support for 3G T-Mobile USA network is priced at $200, when purchased with a 2-year webConnect plan starting at $30 per month.
Nokia Booklet 3G Now for $199.99 with 2-Y AT&T Data Connect
From December 13 through the holidays, the Nokia Booklet 3G is available for $199.99 with an AT&T Data Connect plan two-year activation at Best Buy, the retailer announced.
The Booklet 3G, priced at $599 without the plan, features a 10.1-inch 1280×720 display, the Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 120GB hard drive with Windows 7 OS pre-installed, and a battery life of “up to 12 hours with normal daily use”.
Fujitsu Adds AT&T HSUPA Support to Four LifeBook Tablet PCs
Fujitsu’s LifeBook T5010, T1010, P1630 and T2020 convertible Tablet PCs joined today the LifeBook U820 in providing built-in support for AT&T’s BroadbandConnect High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) network, the computer maker announced yesterday.
The HSUPA mobile broadband support adds $150 to the overall cost of the selected Tablet PC configuration.
Lenovo, Toshiba, Acer Announce WiMAX Laptops
Lenovo, Toshiba, and Acer unveiled yesterday their first notebooks supporting WiMAX, next-generation wireless broadband technology.
The PC makers are now shipping laptops with Intel’s WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 module, formerly codenamed “Echo Peak.”
