AT&T
will offer two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and
AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option.
The Velocity has built-in GPS for
location-based applications. Option offers a free software
application, the Option GPS Control Panel, for
location-enabled sites like Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and
local points of interest. Through TeleNav Track LITE and Xora GPS Locator from
AT&T, enterprise customers can add tracking and location awareness
thus improving response time by easily locating the closest worker to a
service call.
The Turbo's HSPA 7.2 capability
offers a high speed Internet connection that is compatible with a wide variety of laptop configurations.
Both devices modems have an integrated microSD card.
Beginning March 7, both the Turbo and Velocity will be
available from AT&T. AT&T USBConnect
Turbo will be available for free after mail-in rebate and a new
two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $99.99 and
after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year
agreement and DataConnect plan required).
Wireless and Mobile New' coupon-link, $50 Off AT&T Wireless for new customers with a contract.