Mobile Broadband Notebooks

Welcome to our mobile broadband notebooks site.

Mobile broadband notebooks are currently made by Dell and HP.

Mobile broadband notebooks allow you to take the full power of broadband internet with you wherever you go.

Buying a notebook is a better option than a desktop PC if you have limited space at home.

Popular uses for mobile broadband notebooks include:
- Web mail
- Instant messaging
- SMS messaging
- VoIP
- Listening to streamed music
- Watching streamed video
- Internet gaming
- Downloading free music and paid for music
- Downloading free movies and paid for movies
- Downloading software
- Storing photos online
- Storing music online

Mobile broadband notebooks will make the wonders of broadband internet much more widely available and represent the ultimate in computing convenience.

Examples of past mobile broadband notebooks include:
- The HP Compaq nc6140 Notebook PC, which incorporates the Qualcomm MSM6500 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO high-speed wireless chipset (compatible with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess network).
- the Dell Wireless 5700 EVDO ExpressCard, which is compatible with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess network.

Whilst it is true that an existing notebook can be enabled for mobile broadband by adding a mobile broadband USB modem or data card, it is better to buy a mobile broadband notebook because they have integrated antennas which are subject to less RF interference than the add-on modems or datacards, making mobile broadband reception better, and pre-installed mobile broadband connection software tailored to the notebook, so the connection experience is better. Also, you don't have to remember to bring the USB modem or datacard with you, and you won't need to have yet another peripheral hanging off your notebook.

Mobile broadband services are now available from Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and Cingular. Falling prices for subscription to a mobile broadband service means take up is increasing rapidly.

The choice to buy a mobile broadband notebook can lead to gains in productivity for mobile workers. With mobile broadband its no longer necessary to search for local Wi-Fi hotspots.

What do people want in their mobile broadband notebooks?

- A screen size of between 11" and 15" is most popular.
- Ability to watch DVDs and play CDs as well.
- Thin and light design.
- The simplicity of built-in mobile broadband rather than having to use an external USB modem, data card or Express card.
- Work-out-of-the-box simplicity with no need to configure an external peripheral for mobile broadband access.

Why should you buy a mobile broadband notebook?

- It will help you keep in touch.
- You can make better use of your time, e.g. you can get on with some work whilst on the train.
- They will keep you entertained, e.g. whilst waiting in an airport.
- Working at multiple locations becomes easier. You can always work on the same computer, avoiding the need to synchronise one computer with another.