Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr Netbook With Verizon 4G LTE

Verizon Wireless is proud to announce the first netbook from Compaq ‘Mini CQ10-688nr' to use Verizon's 4G LTE network. Using the 4G LTE, customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas. In terms of specs, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a VGA webcam, a card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Home Starter 32-bit OS. The Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr will be available online at Verizonwireless.com from August 4th for $449.99.
source: TechFresh

Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr netbook to be launched August 4th

Earlier this year at CES, Compaq unveiled a netbook which will be compatible with Verizon's 4G LTE network. It was said to be released during the first half of the year but considering it's already August it appears that they are late, but you know what they say, better late than never!

The Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr is slated to be released on the 4th of August (which is tomorrow) and will come with a price tag of $449.99 with a 2 year new customer agreement contract. Considering that it's a netbook that is meant to be online all the time, you will be required to purchase a monthly data plan of either 2GB at $30 a month, 5GB at $50 a month or 10GB at $80 a month.

Specs wise nothing has changed, but in case you forgot, the Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr will be featuring:

1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor N455
1GB DDR3 RAM
256MB (shared) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
250GB HDD
10.1″ WSVGA Anti-Glare LED Display (1024 x 600)
Battery life: 8 hours 45 mins
Verizon Wireless 3G and 4G LTE support
Windows 7 Starter
source: Ubergizmo

Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX 15.6″ Offered for $300 at Best Buy

Priced at $299.99 at Best Buy, with free shipping included, the ultra-affordable Presario CQ56-115DX by HP incorporates a low-end and power-efficient AMD V-Series V140 2.3GHz single-core processor and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 integrated graphics. It also has 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard disk drive with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-loaded, a DVD burner, and a 1366 x 768 LED backlight display.

The battery life is up to 4 hours and 15 minutes, according to the product page.

HP's CQ56-115DX gadget has three USB ports, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN connections, but lacks a webcam and HDMI output.

It sports a simplistic black chassis and weighs 5.6-pounds.

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