AT&T, for the first time, is offering netbooks and notebooks for the AT&T DataConnect Pass pay-as-you-go service. The company is offering the Acer Aspire AS1830 Notebook, the Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook and the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 HD Netbook with 2-year contracts or at a higher price with DataConnect service.
AT&T DataConnect Pass plan options include:
- DataConnect Day Pass (100 MB) - $15.
- DataConnect Week Pass (300 MB) - $30.
- DataConnect Month Pass (1GB) - $50.
The netbooks and notebooks feature 10.1 to 11.6-inch screens and each weigh approximately three pounds. AT&T online pricing for the devices starts at $39.99, with a two-year data service contract, including a 200MB plan for $35 per month or a 5GB plan for $60 per month.
For customers who prefer the AT&T DataConnect Pass service option, pricing for these new computers start at $449.99. AT&T DataConnect Pass offers customers access to the AT&T broadband network, along with access to AT&T Wi-Fi service, featuring more than 23,000 hotspots nationwide. Premier Membership customers have access to more than 125,000 global Wi-Fi hotspots through roaming agreements.
Acer Aspire AS1830 - Whether you need to access MS Office for school or work or simply just want a powerful machine to surf the net, the Acer Aspire AS 1830 is ideal for the person who's constantly on the go. Available in a bronze color and weighing less than 3 pounds, this notebook offers a powerful computing experience complete with an Intel Dual Core i3 processor with 2GB RAM, 250 GB Storage, 2GB of memory, 11.6 inch high-definition display, up to 6 hours of battery life, a 1.3 megapixel web camera, and runs on a Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Acer Aspire AS1830 is $239.99 with a two-year contract.
Acer Aspire One 532h - Are you looking for the perfect wireless companion to help you stay connected with family and friends via your favorite social networks, or simply to manage email and explore the Web? Look no further than the Acer Aspire One 532h netbook. At less than 1-inch thick and weighing just 2.75 lbs, features include LED-backlit display, the latest Intel N450 Atom CPU processor, a 10.1 inch display, up to 4 hours of battery life, a full-size keyboard and runs on a Windows 7 Starter operating system. Acer Aspire One 532h is $39.99 with a two-year contract.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10D - This netbook offers a higher quality video experience with an HD display and integrated graphics acceleration and is well suited for streaming your favorite online content or playing high quality videos downloaded to the device. Weighing 3.1 lbs, the Inspiron Mini 10 HD is available in light blue and features an Intel Atom N450 processor, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB storage, 10.1 inch high-definition display with a built in 1.3 megapixel web camera. It offers up to eight hours of battery life and runs on a Windows 7 Starter operating system. Dell Inspiron Mini 10 HD is $39.99 with a two-year contract.
AT&T has also launched new Quick Start services, which include AT&T ConnecTech technical support to help you set-up, synchronize and customize new netbooks, smartphones, LaptopConnect cards and 3G MicroCell devices. The AT&T ConnecTech Quick Start services are available for purchase in AT&T stores starting at $49.
With the Quick Start for Netbook service, a ConnecTech expert will remotely access your device to install software, update firmware, troubleshoot software conflicts, connect to your home Wi-Fi network, and more. Similarly, with the Quick Start for Smartphone service, we will help you sync your PC with your calendar, email and contacts, enable data backup, connect to your home Wi-Fi network, personalize your smartphone with interactive tutorials, and more.