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Missed this one last week. Verizon Wireless announced a new netbook mobile broadband bundle in the form of the Samsung N150. The 10.1 inch netbook is available for a mere $49.99 after a $100 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two year agreement for a Verizon Wireless mobile broadband plan.

The N150 has the following specs:

• Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor
• Windows 7 Starter
• Built-in 3G connectivity
• Global-ready with a pre-installed SIM card for access in more than 200 countries
• Built-in chargeable USB port
• 93 percent full-size keyboard
• 1GB of RAM
• 10.1 inch LCD WSVGA LED backlit display
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• Built-in webcam
• Built-in speakers
• 160GB 5400RPM HDD
• VGA port
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet connectivity
• 6 cell battery for up to 7 hours of power

You’ll need to choose from one of the following Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband plans:

• $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and $0.10/MB overage
• $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance and $0.05/MB overage
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are also available:
  • $15 for 75 MB (one day of use)
  • $30 for 250 MB (one week of use)
  • $50 for 500 MB (one month of use)

To make use of the Global GSM support, you’ll need to opt for one of the following GlobalAccess plans:

• GlobalAccess Monthly Plan – starts at $129.99 for monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage) with 100 MB allowance in select destinations ($0.005/KB after allowance). Customers who require higher usage when traveling abroad can opt for the $219.99 monthly access plan which offers 200 MB allowance with the same rates for overage as the $129.99 plan.
• GlobalAccess Pay Per Use for occasional use must be purchased with a $59.99 Mobile Broadband service plan in the United States. The Pay Per Use rate is $0.002/KB in Canada, $0.005/KB in Mexico, and $0.02/KB in more than 200 other destinations.

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If you’re looking for netbook/mobile broadband deals, you’ll want to check out Verizon Wireless Black Friday deals which run until Monday. Here’s a list of the deals available through the carrier:

Gateway LT2016u netbook with 2 year mobile broadband agreement for $29.99. Specs include:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Mobile Broadband and GlobalAccess Service enabled (SIM card provided separately)
• 10.1 inch LED backlit 1024 x 600 resolution TFT LCD display
• 0.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Multi-in-1 media card reader
• HD audio
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 92 percent keyboard
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, headphone out, microphone in
• Ethernet
• Weighs 2.95 lbs
• 6 cell battery

The LT2016u is yours for $29.99 along with a new 2 year mobile broadband contract.

Verizon also has the HP Mini 110-1046NR netbook on sale for $149.99 after an instant $100 dollar discount and a new two year mobile broadband agreement. The specs are as follows:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Mobile Broadband and GlobalAccess Service capable (SIM card provided separately)
• 10.1 inch 1024 x 576 resolution display
• HP webcam with integrated microphone
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fo
• 5 in 1 media card reader
• HD audio
• 92 percent keyboard
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• Weighs 2.57 lbs

One last mobile broadband deal for you to consider. If you don’t need a new netbook but you do want a mobile broadband connection – why not consider the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot? This small device connects to the mobile broadband connection and acts as a Wi-Fi router with support for up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices. Verizon currently has the Mi-Fi for a mere $49.99 after an online discount of $50 dollars and a new two year mobile broadband agreement.

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