Verizon Wireless Offers Two New HP Netbooks On Nation's Largest 3G Network

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of two new HP netbooks – the HP Mini 311-1037NR and the HP Mini 110-1046NR – on the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network.

Both netbooks offer customers the value of a compact, lightweight device with the added benefit of Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband network built in. Customers can also use the HP Mini netbooks to browse the Web or access e-mail in more than 185 destinations worldwide when coupled with a Verizon Wireless GlobalAccess service plan.

Key Features and Specifications of the HP Mini 311-1037NR:

• Operating system: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• Offers a rich entertainment experience with:
  • 11.6”-diagonal HD LED BrightView widescreen display (1366 x 768)
  • 16:9 aspect ratio for full-screen HD content playback
  • Audio: Altec Lansing speakers
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA ION for Windows 7
• Processor: Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
• Processor speed: 1.60 GHz
• System memory: 2 GB RAM
• Storage hard drive: 160 GB
• Radio/frequency bands: CDMA/1X/EV-DO Revision A: 800/1900 MHz; UMTS/HSPA: 850/1900/2100 MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
• HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone
• Integrated 5-in-1 digital media reader for SD, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
• External ports: 3 USB 2.0; 1 HDMI; 1 RJ-45 (LAN); 1 VGA (15-pin)
• Dimensions: 11.4” (length) x 8.03” (depth) x 0.78-1.2” (height)
• Weight: 3.22 lbs.
• Power: 65W AC Adapter; 6-cell lithium-ion battery (usage up to 6.25 hours with Windows 7)
• Bluetooth® capabilities
• Right and left button on track pad for easier, more familiar use

Key Features and Specifications of the HP Mini 110-1046NR:

• Operating system: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
• Offers customers the perfect mobile companion with:
  • 10.1”-diagonal SD LED anti-glare widescreen display (1024 x 576)
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Audio: HD audio, stereo speakers and integrated microphone
• Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270
• Processor speed: 1.60 GHz
• System memory: 1 GB RAM
• Storage hard drive: 160 GB
• Radio/frequency bands: CDMA/1X/EV-DO Revision A: 800/1900 MHz; UMTS/HSPA: 850/1900/2100 MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
• HP Webcam with integrated microphone
• Integrated 5-in-1 digital media reader for SD, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
• External ports: 3 USB 2.0; 1 RJ-45 (LAN); 1 VGA (15-pin)
• Dimensions: 10.3” (length) x 6.77” (depth) x 1.04-1.29” (height)
• Weight: 2.57 lbs.
• Power: 30W AC Adapter; 3-cell lithium-ion battery (usage up to 3.5 hours with Windows XP, 3.75 hours with starter)

Pricing and Availability:

• The HP Mini 311-1037NR is available for $249.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan. It is available beginning today online at www.verizonwireless.com, in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and through business sales channels. The HP Mini 110-1046NR will be available in mid-November for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Mobile Broadband Pricing:

• Customers can select from various price plans for their Mobile Broadband access on either netbook:
  • $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and $0.10/MB overage
  • $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance and $0.05/MB overage

GlobalAccess Pricing:

• Customers traveling abroad will receive a SIM card when they sign up for one of the following GlobalAccess plans:
  • GlobalAccess Monthly Plan, which starts at $129.99 for monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage), 100 MB allowance in select destinations ($0.005/KB after allowance). Customers who require higher usage when traveling abroad can take advantage of the $219.99 monthly access plan that offers 200 MB allowance with the same rates for overage as the $129.99 plan.
  • GlobalAccess Pay Per Use for occasional use must be purchased with a $59.99 Mobile Broadband service plan in the United States. The Pay Per Use rate is $0.002/KB in Canada, $0.005/KB in Mexico, and $0.02/KB in more than 185 other destinations.
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers can contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.  

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