Chinese PC vendor Lenovo will lock its new laptops with embedded wireless broadband connectivity so they can only be used on Vodafone's third-generation (3G) mobile network.
PC manufacturers are failing to meet demand for embedded mobile broadband connectivity in laptops, research has found.
Would you buy a laptop locked to Vodafone's network, or would you prefer to wait for a more open solution?
The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.
update: Mobile carrier Vodafone is expected to switch on an upgrade today to its third-generation (3G) mobile phone network that will allow significantly higher download speeds.
HP has partnered with Vodafone to embed HSDPA-compatible wireless broadband connectivity into its Compaq nc6400 notebooks.
The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.
Small businesses on tight budgets take note: The HP Compaq 6910p laptop offers enterprise-level features and decent performance at a price that's lower than the competition.
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