Comments on: HP adds $199 integrated 3G option to Mini 1000 netbook http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:55:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: MoreMobile http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/#comment-42208 MoreMobile Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:37:17 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra#comment-42208 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I would hope the average person knows that paying $200 for a modem that is stuck inside one computer (and can't be used in a router to share either) is not only a rip off, but a bad idea when there are many free USB cards out there that don't limit you like these do. </p> </div>

I would hope the average person knows that paying $200 for a modem that is stuck inside one computer (and can’t be used in a router to share either) is not only a rip off, but a bad idea when there are many free USB cards out there that don’t limit you like these do.

]]> By: Rick Lobrecht http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/#comment-42211 Rick Lobrecht Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:44:52 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra#comment-42211 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Kevin,<br /> I don't think too many people have the number of mobile devices you do. I have a hard time imagining paying for two 3G connections (phone and mobile device.)</p> <p>Rick<br /> </p></div>

Kevin,
I don’t think too many people have the number of mobile devices you do. I have a hard time imagining paying for two 3G connections (phone and mobile device.)

Rick

]]> By: Luscious http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/#comment-42215 Luscious Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:41:53 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra#comment-42215 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>$199 for integrated broadband is a ripoff. The whole idea in the beginning was to get subsidized pricing - charging more for what costs less on it's own is just the opposite. Where's the incentive? Cheaper monthly rates you say? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.</p> <p>A stand-alone express card or USB solution is still the best option as far as I'm concerned, for more reasons than one.</p></div>

$199 for integrated broadband is a ripoff. The whole idea in the beginning was to get subsidized pricing – charging more for what costs less on it’s own is just the opposite. Where’s the incentive? Cheaper monthly rates you say? I don’t see it mentioned anywhere.

A stand-alone express card or USB solution is still the best option as far as I’m concerned, for more reasons than one.

]]> By: Oliver http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/#comment-42218 Oliver Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:39:52 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra#comment-42218 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I have seen several netbooks offered for 1 Euro in Germany recently if you sign a contract for data service. I think most came with a 3G USB modem included. The pricing model HP is using here seems rather strange in comparison.</p> </div>

I have seen several netbooks offered for 1 Euro in Germany recently if you sign a contract for data service. I think most came with a 3G USB modem included. The pricing model HP is using here seems rather strange in comparison.

]]> By: Greenbaum http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra/#comment-42221 Greenbaum Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:03:40 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/hp-adds-integra#comment-42221 <p>The price for the 3G card will come down considerably soon as the mini netbooks from HP will be offered through AT&T just like get a free phone with a 2 year contract. Stay tune.</p> The price for the 3G card will come down considerably soon as the mini netbooks from HP will be offered through AT&T just like get a free phone with a 2 year contract. Stay tune.

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