UPDATED 1/10 PRESS RELEASE FROM DELL on special offer for the $99 Inspiron Mini
Updated 1/10 – Preview of the soon to be released Dell Inspiron Mini 10" will be posted on Techmamas.com later tonight. I now call the Inspiron Mini 10" the must buy for moblie computing and media playing.
I am currently at CES visiting the Dell Suites to hear their announcements for the day. Engadget is sitting next to me, they blogged about the new Adamo. I decided to take the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 for a test drive, using it to blog about another exciting announcement that came out today:
Announced via press release:
Dell and AT&T "energizes on-the-go lifestyles with special select offer – Dell Inspiron Mini 9 for $99 after $350 Dell Mail-in rebate – regularly $449. Systems available only with purchase of a qualifying two-year AT&T LaptopConnect Agreement. Offer EXPIRES Jan. 31, 2009."
Dell also committed to introduce a 10-inch Mini in the near future.
Mini notebooks are not only light enough to carry in a handbag, but offers computing and entertainment on the go. The AT&T LaptopConnect (and other broadband cards) enables Internet access on the road without depending on finding Wi-Fi connections.
Here are the details for the special offer:
1. Purchase the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 by January 31, 2009 and save $100 (regularly $549 – cost of $449 with instant savings).
2. Eligible for an additional $350 mail-in rebate with 2 year activation of AT&T LaptopConnect. That offer expires: Thursday, February 19, 2009.
And to summarize it all:
$549 Starting price for the Dell Inspiron Mini 9
-$100 Instant rebate (if purchase by Jan. 31, 2009)
$449 Subtotal
-$350 Mail in rebate after purchasing AT&T LaptopConnect by Thursday, February 19, 2009 (separate cost for that service which varies by device and plan).
$99 Total cost of Dell Inspiron Mini 9.
To answer questions on the cost of the AT&T LaptopConnect that I have received, the Dell press release quoted this:
Am CURSING the fact that I live in Canada and can’t get this rebate!
How much is laptop connect? As they say, that’s the real cost of the miniDell – which I would *love* to have!
it would be helpful to add the cost of the two year commitment to determine the net cost of the computer. if that runs $30 per month, add another $700 to the total cost of ownership. Still a good deal if you need that wireless package.
M3 Sweatt -Wireless broadband is great to have, so the $700 is something I am paying anyway in my broadband card.. For those that really want reliable moblie internet access, a broadband card is important..
It is also good to weigh in finding the right size netbook also.. I had a sneak peak at the soon to be release 10inch Dell Inspiron Mini and that is a beauty.. Will be posting details soon.
Nice Beth. This is great – been thinking about buying one – this may have pushed me over the edge. Now can I give up my Mac though??? Hmmm…