Verizon’s Gateway LT2016U Netbook ‘Deal’
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PC World’s Jeff Bertolucci is calling foul on Verizon’s latest netbook deal, which gets you a Gateway LT2016U netbook with mobile broadband for $150 post-rebate and a 2-year contract.
His claim? That even at $150, the Gateway netbook is overpriced. I quote:
“The LT2016u is a ho-hum netbook. Its specs — a 10.1-inch SD 1024 x 600 display, Intel Atom N270 processor (1.60 GHz), 1 GB RAM, and a 160 GB hard disk — are virtually identical to those of the Acer Aspire One D250, which sells for about $300 at Amazon. The Gateway system does include built-in 3G broadband; but customers are locked into Verizon’s usurious monthly fees. “
Verizon’s monthly fees are $40 for a 250 MB monthly allowance (read: this sucks) and 10 cents per MB of overage, or $60 monthly for a 5 GB allowance and a 5 cent overage fee. With the $60 plan, you’ll be down $1590 after two years.
I think enough has been said about that, so do yourselves a favor and opt out.
[...] Google came forward with Verizon today, announcing a new “family of [Android] devices” for the consumer market. The selection will include two smartphones powered by Android, and while there was no mention of a netbook just yet, it seems like a possibility considering other Verizon offerings. [...]