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Broadband Laptops Consume More Data
ABI Research released a report last week claiming that Verizon Wireless and Sprint each carried more than 16 billion more megabytes of mobile data than AT&T during 2009. This surprised many given that AT&T carries the Apple iPhone, which may be the most widely used mobile device for data. However, ABI cited wireless broadband usage by laptop customers on Verizon and Sprints 3G and 4G networks. Broadband laptops consume much greater amounts of mobile data, and Verizon and Sprint have more laptop users of mobile broadband.
ABI counted air cards, USB dongles, and embedded broadband laptops in their research. They did not however, break out wireless data consumption by laptop access.
Verizon Wireless Gives Free WiFi to Mobile Broadband Laptop Customers
Verizon Mobile Broadband Customers Get Free WiFi
Verizon Wireless announced today that mobile broadband laptop customers can now access free wifi throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico at no additional charge. Customers must use VZAccess Manager on their laptops, and must have an existing mobile broadband plan. All Verizon computing devices are supported including usb mobile broadband modems, wireless pc cards, Verizon Wireless MiFi, and laptops and netbooks with built in mobile broadband.
Mobile Broadband Laptop by Verizon Wireless
Mobile Broadband Laptop and Mobile Broadband Router Illustration by Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless has an excellent mobile broadband laptop illustration on video that highlights a multitude of possible uses of a mobile broadband laptop. It also highlights use of the MiFi mobile router, which connects up to five devices with wifi capabilities.
Verizon Wireless // Mobile Broadband with MiFi from SALT on Vimeo.
Best Buy Holiday Exclusive Offer
Nokia’s Elegant Booklet 3G Netbook Now Available Exclusively at Best Buy
The Nokia Booklet 3G can be yours for $299 with a new two year mobile broadband plan on AT&T. Best Buy is offering the elegant Booklet 3G exclusively through the end of the 2009 holidays, which features a 10 inch screen and HDMI out in a thin aluminum casing. The Booklet 3G has extensive connectivity options including built in 3G mobile broadband, wifi, as well as assisted GPS capabilities. You can also sync data with your mobile phone, and it offers a estimated 8+ hours of battery life on a single charge.
The video below has many great views of the Nokia Booklet 3G.
Qualcomm Gobi to Power Lenovo ThinkPads in 2010 and Beyond
Starting in 2010, Qualcomm’s Gobi 2000 chipset will power Lenovo’s X, T, and W series ThinkPad laptops. The Gobi chipset enables worldwide 3G connectivity, making it possible for business users and consumers to travel with their laptops without any concern over compatibility in Internet access. This is a big step towards making embedded broadband laptops the standard offering.
Full Press Release:
SAN DIEGO and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) and Lenovo Group (HKSE: 0992) today announced that Lenovo will incorporate Qualcomm’s new Gobi2000(TM) technology into upcoming ThinkPad laptops in the X, T and W Series beginning in 2010 to enable global 3G connectivity. The Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access both domestically and internationally by leveraging the wide availability of both EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks around the world.
“Gobi mobile Internet connectivity will give our business PC users the convenience of using one simple, built-in device to provide mobile broadband access around the world,” said Sam Dusi, vice president, worldwide ThinkPad product marketing, Lenovo. “This flexible, multi-carrier solution allows mobile workers to seamlessly connect to new broadband networks as they change locations, while simplifying the work of IT managers, to support users around the globe with a single laptop model.”
“We are pleased that Lenovo will be adopting Gobi technology for the popular ThinkPad laptops,” said Barry Matsumori, vice president of product management at Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. “Embedded wireless connectivity is becoming widely recognized for its inherent benefits for both users and enterprises, and Gobi provides unparalleled flexibility for mobile workforces that need to stay connected.”
Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardize on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region has the flexibility to provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area. If an employee relocates to a different region or is traveling outside the home coverage area, Gobi technology supports the ability to switch carriers without having to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop, reducing the costs to deploy 3G. Gobi technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.
Qualcomm’s embedded Gobi solutions for laptops and netbooks deliver support for the world’s leading 3G technologies as well as for integrated GPS. For more information about Gobi technology, please visit www.gobianywhere.com.
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About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo’s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2009 FORTUNE 500® company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark and Gobi and Gobi2000 are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts: Kira Lee Golin, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Phone: 1-858-651-1554 Email: qctpublicrelations@qualcomm.com Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications Phone: 1-858-845-5959 Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com John Gilbert, Investor Relations Phone: 1-858-658-4813 Email: ir@qualcomm.com Lenovo Contact Kristy Fair Phone: 1-919-257-6329 Email: krisfair@lenovo.com
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated; Lenovo Group
Verizon Customers Can Charge Mini Laptops with iGo
Customers of Verizon Wireless can now extend their broadband usage on their mini laptop with iGo’s Netbook Charger. All 2,400 Verizon Wireless stores will carry the charger which features iGo’s patented tip technology which powers mini laptops (netbooks), and mobile devices while at home, in the office, in the car, or while flying on a plane. The iGo Netbook Charger works on nearly every type of mini laptop. The charger also includes a USB cable for charging other mobile devices including cellular phones, bluetooth headsets, cameras, gps, and gaming systems.