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Verizon Wireless adds HP Mini 210-1076NR

Categories: Announcements, Devices, HP, Verizon
By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 3:50 AM

It may not carry the Apple iPad, but that doesn’t stop Verizon Wireless from adding another netbook to its offering. They did just that with the launch of the HP Mini 210-1076NR, which is available in the “Black Crystal” color for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a broadband plan.

Specs wise, the HP Mini 210 is “yet another Atom-powered netbook” with specs that include Windows 7 OS, 10.1-inch screen, 1.66 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, stereo speakers, webcam, SD card reader, VGA port, WiFi, Bluetooth and the ability to connect via 3G network thanks to the embedded 3G modem.

Of course, along with the netbook, you’ll also need some mobile data plan, which start at $39.99 for 250 MB per month. Moreover, for frequent travellers, Verizon also suggest GlobalAccess plans that start at $129.99 and include 5 GB of data usage in the U.S. and Canada. There are also other international plans, as well as pay-per-use options…

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  • Charlotte

    Would you recommend this netbook?

  • John

    I would stay away from the 210 mini, with Windows 7 "starter" you are very limited on what customizing you can do on it. the unit is not bad but the OS is not desirable.

  • Silvercat

    I just got the Verizon Mini 210. I am not sure that I want to keep it. The mouse seems to work strangely with a lot of hesitation. The Win 7 OS starter seems real limited so far. The screen is hard to read. It sure is nice and light and the battery lasts a long time; maybe 8-9 hours. The 1GB Ram seems ok and the 250GB hard drive is good. The mini speakers are almost impossible to hear so headphones will be necessary. the keyboard feels ok and the mouse pad and buttons are positioned well so no problem there. This is my evaluation so far.

  • Anonymous

    I am using the the HP mini since last 6 months and using the Linux Mint OS in this notebook which is worked very well. The battery life is really good to use and work best with Linux Mint.