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Verizon Netbook

Last Post 19 Jul 2009 09:58 PM byCraig. 8 Replies.

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Ryan Hall

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18 Jul 2009 10:04 AM
So the new Verizon netbook is just under $200. Do any of you guys have any experiences with this unit? I wonder if it could be used effectively with Overland Nav? Craig? http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/hpnetbook/overview.jsp

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18 Jul 2009 10:20 AM
Meh, I think you could do better. You have to buy the data plan which adds an additional $960 (minimum) to the cost of the netbook. Local Costcos sell a similar HP with a larger HDD for around $350. If you have a smart phone with a data plan you can run a hack and tether the phone to the netbook and get your mobile interwebs that way. Otherwise it seems like a nice machine.

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18 Jul 2009 07:07 PM
I have been seeing ads today for the new Dell Mini with Verizon built in. Not sure what the cost to run one of those is.

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18 Jul 2009 11:52 PM
Ryan, I haven't tried to run Overland Navigator on it personally, but several of my customers have Dell Mini's and haven't complained of poor performance. Craig

Ryan Hall

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18 Jul 2009 11:58 PM
After going into Verizon today to chceck it out (and get the wife a new phone), I decided Andy was right. Its a nice netbook, but not for the longterm cost of ownership.

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19 Jul 2009 12:52 AM
Posted By Ryan Hall on 07/18/2009 11:58 PM ...I decided Andy was right... Woot!!! I had to quote it for posterity and in case my wife doesn't believe me! :D A

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19 Jul 2009 09:58 PM
Posted By Andy Berglund on 07/19/2009 1:35 PM i'v got your trim craig!!! At least the truck will look good sitting in the driveway.

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