Verizon Wireless Gets Samsung N150 Netbook

Samsung has teamed up with Verizon Wireless to offer the Samsung N150 netbook through the nation's largest carrier. The netbook offers built-in connectivity to Verizon Wireless' 3G network as well as global connectivity thanks to a pre-installed SIM card that provides access in more than 200 countries.

The Samsung N150 is powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.66GHz. It has up to 1GB of RAM, a 10.1-inch screen, webcam, 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The N150 offers up to seven hours of battery life.

You can get the Samsung N150 for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Of course, you'll end up paying much more in the long-run since you have to sign up for a new two-year customer agreement and a Mobile Broadband plan, but if you are looking to get one anyway, this might not be a bad option to consider.

SAMSUNG N150 NETBOOK DEBUTS ON THE NATION’S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE 3G NETWORK

Lightweight, Portable Netbook with Long Battery Life Provides
Seamless Connectivity to Verizon Wireless’ 3G Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.  – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Electronics Corporation announced that the Samsung N150™ netbook is available for order today.  The Samsung N150 combines a sleek design with up to seven hours of battery life and built-in Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband network connectivity.

Lifestyle features:

• Powerful Intel® Atom™ N450 1.66 GHz processor and Windows® 7 Starter that run multiple applications and deliver great performance
• Built-in connectivity to the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network 
• Global Ready with a pre-installed SIM Card for access in more than 200 countries, more than 110 with 3G speeds
• Built-in chargeable USB port that serves as a charger for mobile devices even when the Samsung N150 is turned off
• Samsung Support Center provides a single hub for Samsung performance applications such as online customer support, recovery and backup, and troubleshooting

Additional specifications:

• Weight: 2.73 pounds
• Size: 10.4” x 7.4” x 1.05”
• Stylish, glossy black finish with rounded edges for user comfort
• 93 percent full-size keyboard for easy typing
• Memory: up to 1 GB DDR2
• Screen: 10.1” non-glare LCD WSVGA LED backlight
• Resolution: 1024 x 600
• Graphics: Intel GMA 3150
• Webcam
• External VGA (15-pin) port
• Stereo speakers
• Memory card slot: 3-in-1 Multi Memory Card (SD/SDHC/MMC)
• Hard drive: 160 GB 5400 RPM (max)
• Mobile Broadband radio/frequency bands: CDMA/1X/EV-DO Rev. 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
• LAN: 10/100 Ethernet
• Battery: 6 cell (4,4000mAh) that delivers up to seven hours of battery life on a single charge
• Bluetooth® connectivity: Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR

Pricing and availability:

• The Samsung N150 is available for order today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. A promotional price of $29.99 with a new two-year customer agreement is available at www.verizonwireless.com/netbooks.
• Customers will need to choose one of the following Mobile Broadband plan options:
• $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
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are also available:
• $15 for 75 MB (one day of use)
• $30 for 250 MB (one week of use)
• $50 for 500 MB (one month of use)
• Customers traveling abroad can 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) with 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 200 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.