Just heard from a reader in Japan that the EEE PC (with Win XP) can be bought with a 3G external modem for the subsidized price of Yen100 with a 2 year data contract. This could be the first of many carrier supported deals that make it in front of consumers given the relative low price of some mini-notebooks. The data service in this deal will run you $30 – $65 depending on the data level you purchase. The 3G modem is the white puck thing on the right below.
(thanks Robert Kawaratani)

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