Verizon has confirmed that it will start selling the HP Mini 1151NR Netbook heavily discounted with a two-year service agreement for
wireless broadband services on Sunday May 17.
The netbook would fit in a large purse. The HP Mini 1151NR netbook weighs 2.4 pounds and measures 1" x 10.3" x 6.6" which is larger than a paperback book, and thinner and less wide than a hardback bestseller book. It uses the Qualcomm Gobi chipset (quad-band GPRS/EDGE/GSM and tri-band HSPA/UMTS) for wireless broadband access over the Verizon network.
Other features of the HP Mini 1151NR include builtin Wi-Fi, Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB Ram, a 80GB hard drive, builtin webcam, stereo speakers, microphone, SD/MMC card slot and Bluetooth.
Pre-installed apps on HP Mini 1151NR Netbook include:VZ Access Manager, Internet Explorer 7, Adobe Reade, Flash Player,Microsoft Works, Windows Media Player 11, HP Wireless, Assistant and AOL AIM. The HP Mini 1000 series has been highly regarded for its great keyboard.
Customers using the HP Mini 1151NR
can access the Internet, e-mail and browse the Web quickly and reliably
with service plans that begin at $39.99 monthly access.
The netbook is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in
rebate. If you you purchase the Verizon Mini 115NR online via Verizon online coupon-link you will get the rebate instantly with an online purchase and two year contract.
Verizon Wireless also announced beginning Sunday, it will
automatically increase the data allowance fivefold for all Mobile
Broadband customers on its lowest priced monthly plan. In addition, the
company will also introduce new pricing for its Mobile Broadband
Connect customers.
If you opt to buy this kind of service please be aware that data adds up quickly. There have been many a netbook owner who are shocked when they get their data bill especially when the roam. One guy got a $28,000 data bill to watch a Bears game and an attorney is suing AT&T for her $5,000 data bill.
Verizon Wireless customers will be able to select from Mobile Broadband month-to-month, one- or two-year plans that include:
- $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and 10 cents
per megabyte overage (currently, the plan offers 50 MB for $39.99
monthly access and 25 cents per megabyte overage) - $59.99 monthly access with a 5 GB monthly allowance and 5 cents per
megabyte overage (currently, the plan offers 5 GB for $59.99 monthly
access and 25 cents per megabyte overage)
Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband DayPass is $15 for 24-hour access
when any Mobile Broadband device is purchased at full retail price
without a monthly service plan.
Mobile Broadband Connect lets customers use their handsets as
modems. Beginning Sunday, Verizon Wireless customers can add Mobile
Broadband Connect for $49.99 with any qualifying voice plan. Other
Mobile Broadband options include:
- $15 with a Nationwide Email Plan
- $30 with a $29.99 or greater data plan or feature
Each option gives customers 5 GB of data usage, and the overage
charge will change from 25 cents to 5 cents per MB over the allowance.
HP Mini 1151NR Specs
- Mobile Broadband - EV-DO Revision A (Rev. A) Embedded.
- GlobalAccess - Qualcomm Gobi chipset (quad-band GPRS/EDGE/GSM and tri-band HSPA/UMTS).
- 802.11b/g WLAN and Bluetooth.
- Wired Ethernet RJ-45.
- Display - 10.1" Flush Glass (1024 x 576) diagonal LED BrightView Infinity display.
- Weight - 2.4 Pounds.
- Dimensions - 1" x 10.3" x 6.6" .
- Power - three-cell battery, 30W AC Adapter.
- Processor - Intel Atom N270.
- Processor Speed - 1.6 GHz.
- System Memory - 1 GB RAM.
- Storage Hard Drive - 80 GB hard disk drive.
- Operating System - Windows XP Home Edition; Service Pack 3.
- USB Ports - Two USB 2.0 ports.
- Video - VGA out (requires optional accessory).
- Built-in Webcam 640 x 480, 30 fps.
- Audio - Stereo speakers, integrated microphone, combo headphone/microphone jack.
- Removable memory - combo SD/MMC card slot.
- Limited Warranty - one-year.