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CES 09 – Dell Offering Inspiron Mini 9 for $99 (after rebate) with AT&T Laptop Connect

January 9, 2009 by Beth B. 5 Comments

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:

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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:

"Requires the purchase of a two-year AT&T Laptop Connect agreement for $60 per month. Additional fees apply."

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Comments

  1. Her Bad Mother says

    January 9, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Am CURSING the fact that I live in Canada and can’t get this rebate!

    Reply
  2. Veronica says

    January 9, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    How much is laptop connect? As they say, that’s the real cost of the miniDell – which I would *love* to have!

    Reply
  3. M3 Sweatt says

    January 10, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    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.

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  4. TechMama says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  5. xiaolinmama says

    January 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    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…

    Reply

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TECH BLOGGER: Shares straight talk and tips on tech, lifestyle and travel across many social media platforms including blog TechMamas.com and Twitter @TechMama. She is well know for past articles in Mashable, Laptop Magazine and Cool Mom Tech and Dot Complicated.

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