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.
The mobile industry is already in talks with hardware manufacturers about creating smaller, cheaper laptops which come with embedded high speed mobile broadband connectivity.
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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