Pretty much every major PC maker, with the exception of Apple, has a netbook on the market. But they’re not the only ones. Companies that aren’t really known for making computers, including Archos and LG have gotten in on the action. The latest company you wouldn’t expect to launch a netbook that did it anyway is Prolink, best known for making networking hardware.

The Prolink Glee TA-009 is a pretty typical looking netbook with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, a 10.1 inch display, and a 3 cell battery. The netbook does have an internal HSUPA modem, which may be a plus for some people. But it’s also got a tiny touchpad with the left and right buttons pushed to the left and right sides instead of below the touchpad.

The Glee TA-009 will sell for the equivalent of about $468, although I wouldn’t be surprised if this particular model never makes it to the US.

via Netbooked

Want a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook with a built in HSUPA modem capable of wireless broadband speeds up to 7.2Mbps? If you happen to live in Singapore, you’re all set. Wireless provider M1is offering a deal on Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbooks.

Pricing varies depending on the service plan you choose, but if you sign up for the top tier package, you can get the netbook for free. Of course, that means you’ll also have to pay a hefty monthly fee which could wind up costing you more than the price of the netbook over time. But if you plan to get a lot of use out of your wireless connection, it might still be a good deal.

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Another piece of the Asus Eee PC naming convention puzzle is falling into place this week. The company is teaming up with Italian wireless carrier TIM to offer the Eee PC 1000H Go, which is basically an Eee PC with a built in HSUPA modem. If that whole “Go” thing sounds familiar, that’s probably because Asus has already released the Eee PC 901 Go in Europe. And the 901 Go is, you guessed it, basically an Eee PC 901 with a bundled 3G modem.

The Eee PC 1000H Go will set you back 479 Euros. My (non-esistant) Italian’s not good enough to determine whether there’s a discount available to customers who sign up for a wireless data plan.

via Netbook Italia

Asus has apparently decided that 3G wireless connectivity isn’t enough for its Eee PC lineup. No, instead the company has gone and announced plans to release netbooks with 3.75G support. If you need a refresher on your Gs, that means it’ll support speedy HSUPA data connections with speeds of up to 7.2Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads.

The first Eee PC to get integrated HSUPA support will be the Eee PC 901, with a new version coming in October. This is most likely the model that T-Mobile plans to distribute in Europe.

No word on what wireless networks wil be supported in the US. But since US mobile carriers tend to like to lock customers into their networks, my guess is you’ll see a company like AT&T offering an Eee PC 901 with a discount if you sign up for a long term service contract soon.

While it’s certainly possible to connect a Linux-based laptop to a 3G wireless connection if you have the right hardware, most mobile operators don’t make it easy. Few offer Linux based connection software, focusing instead on Windows and/or OS X. But Nova Media’s new launch2net aims to make it easier for Eee PC customers to connect their mobile computers to their mobile internet connection.

The software is designed for Eee PCs running Xandros Linux. It simplifies the process of connecting to a mobile network using a cellphone, USB modem, or ExpressCard. Launch2net supports HSUPA, EDGE, and GPRS connections and supports network settings for carriers in most countries.

On the other hand, at 25,17 Euros or about $37.50 US, I have to wonder if the software is really worth it. The press release announcing launch2net says it eliminates “the need to enter cryptic settings like user name, password or APN address.” Because we all know what a burden it is to enter a username and password.

If you’ve had success (or problems) connecting a Linux-based Eee PC to your mobile network, let us know about your experiences in the comments!