Published on 12/ 1/2008
Dell might be early to the game where 3G connectivity comes built into its netbook, but that doesn't mean Samsung and Asus are content to watch the world go by. Both companies have come up with respective versions of their netbooks that feature a 3G option, with the Samsung NC10 featuring a 6-cell battery, a 160GB hard drive and a 3G module in Poland with a variety of 24-month service plans, boasting a subsidized price of $0.33 to $425 (what a wide range!). Folks living in Germany can pick up the Asus Eee PC 1000H with HSDPA/HSUPA support for 503 Euros instead. We don’t think 3G options in netbooks or notebooks for that matter is an essential feature – many of us already live in areas that have access to speedy Wi-Fi connectivity.