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    HP 311 netbook, loaded $349

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by n kmkjghlhkj, Apr 26, 2010.

  1. n kmkjghlhkj

    n kmkjghlhkj Notebook Consultant

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    http://www.ecost.com/Detail/Noteboo...mmc=Affiliates-_-Performics-_-k1971-_-Primary

    and when I mean loaded, I mean this is a 311-1037NR originally sold at Verizon which means it comes with a Gobi 3G card. Apparently these were overstock at Verizon or something. They don't come in the original box like they do from Verizon. However, when you boot it up the Verizon Access software is all there. I uninstalled that though and downloaded the HP connection manager software, popped in my ATT SIM and boom I was on 3G just like that.

    You could get this for $200 online at Verizon, but then you'd have to shell for a data plan for $60 a month. I already have a data plan with ATT so bonus for me.

    If you spec this out at HP it gets up to about $600. I got mine $365 shipped out the door and in my hands within a week.
     
    n kmkjghlhkj, Apr 26, 2010
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    hkseo100 Notebook Evangelist

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    wow i might actually get this thanks !
     
    hkseo100, Apr 26, 2010
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    Got one! Now it seems ill be able to squeeze all the data out of my att data plan!
     
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    i wish the HP connection Manager software was a little more lightweight and less "glitzy" but it gets the job done. it is a LOT better than the VerizonAccess manager crap they make you use.
     
    n kmkjghlhkj, Apr 26, 2010
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