The 1151NR is just $199.99 with subscription, but we don't think it's worth locking yourself up for two years with this netbook...
Introduction
Mobile computing is tough for international travelers. You may have a mobile wireless card from a U.S. phone carrier, but if it's a CDMA card you won't be able to use it in Europe, and if it's a GSM card, you won't be able to use it in much of Asia. The HP 1151NR netbook, the first of its breed to be offered at a subsidized price from a cell phone carrier, solves this global Internet access problem thanks to its built-in dual EV-DO Rev. A and HSPA radios for truly worldwide Web access. And the 1151NR is just $199.99 after rebate and two-year mobile data subscription. But the news isn't all good. That monthly subscription drives the actual cost of 1151NR way up, plus you'll be stuck with an otherwise sub-par netbook for 24 months minimum.
by Giovanni on November 7, 2009:
“Other than charging the battery the first night, spent a good part of the next day trying to set up and configure software. Around midnight noticed the left board mouse switch was flat and would not return. Had to send it back to verision for a equipment change....” More...