NetbookTech

Dell is currently offering two mobile broadband/notebook deals – one with the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook and one with the Dell Inspiron 11z thin-and-light notebook. Both system bundles are for AT&T’s 3G DataConnect service with the Mini 10 priced at $99 dollars after an instant discount and a new 2 yr AT&T DataConnect 5GB plan. The Inspiron 11z is priced at $199 after an instant discount and a new 2 yr plan also.

As a refresher, specs for the Inspiron Mini 10 are:

• Intel Atom Z520 processor
• Windows XP Home
• 1GB RAM
• Intel GMA 500 graphics
• 160GB HDD
• 10.1 inch LED backlit display
• 10/100 Ethernet
• Dell 1397 Half-Mini Wi-Fi card
• Built-in audio
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 3 cell battery
• 3 in 1 media card reader

while specs to the Inspiron 11z are:

• Intel Celeron 743 processor
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• 2GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 160GB HDD
• 11.6 inch HD WLED display
• Ethernet
• 802.11g Wi-Fi
• Built-in audio
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 3 cell lithium ion battery
• 3 in 1 media card reader

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Ah.. it’s amazing what a little subsidizing will do for a product. Case in point – the upcoming Nokia Booklet 3G netbook. Expected to cost a pretty penny (around €575), Nokia has partnered with AT&T to offer the Booklet 3G at an “introductory price” of $299.99 along with a two-year AT&T Data Connect Plan.

Consumers interested in the Booklet 3G will be able to pick one up at Best Buy locations nationwide or at Best Buy Mobile standalone stores. Best Buy will also be offering their free “Walk Out Working” service where associates will help activate the device with AT&T, walk you through Windows 7, and help you understand all the products and services on the netbook.

Features of the Booklet 3G include:

• Intel Atom Z530 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• Intel Poulsbo US15W chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 120GB 1.8 inch 4200 RPM HDD
• 10.1 inch 1280 x 720 display
• 12 hours of battery life
• Aluminum chassis
• Weighs less than 2.76 pounds
• Embedded 3G/HSPA connectivity
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Integrated A-GPS with Ovi Maps
• Latest version of Ovi Suite
• Slightly more than 2 cm thin
• 1.3 megapixel camera with integrated microphone
• Built-in accelerometer
• SD card reader
• HDMI output

Best Buy expects to begin taking orders for the Booklet 3G online and in stores starting on October 22nd. Units should begin  arriving in the middle of November.

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