The Asus Eee PC 1005H Go is basically the same computer as an Eee PC 1005HA with one key difference — it has an integrated 3G modem for connecting to wireless broadband networks. Netbook 3G reports that the 1005H Go is now available in France, where telecom Orange is selling it for 399 Euros (about $571 US). That’s the price for the netbook without a subscription. If you sign up for a service plan you might be able to shave the up-front price a bit.

The netbook has a HSUPA modem capable of data transfers up to 7.2MB/s. It also packs 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. It also has a 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display. Orange says the netbook should run for up to 7 hours with 3G enabled, and 10 hours with 3G turned off.

HP and wireless carrier Orange have signed a 3 year deal to distribute HP computers including the HP Mini 1000 with 3G wireless capabilities in Europe. Orange will market and distribute the computers, likely marking down the price for customers who sign up for long term data plans.

The computers will first be offered in European countries including the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and Portgual. Eventually the goal is to offer the laptops in all the countries Orange serves.

You can read more about the HP Mini 1000 in the Liliputing Product Database.

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Want a tiny laptop, but don’t feel like shelling out a few hundred to get one? As expected, UK wireless provider Orange is offering customers the chance to pick up an Asus Eee PC 900 for free starting this Saturday. And by free, I mean you have to sign up for a monthly service plan that will set you back £25 each month for the next two years. Break your contract, and Orange sends someone to break your kneecaps repossess the computer you a bill for the PC?

There are some limitations on the plan. For example, you get just 3GB of bandwidth per month with your subscription. But hey, if you were looking for a limited data plan anyway, why not get a free-ish laptop too?

[via Eee PC.net and Pocket Lint]

UK mobile carrier Orange plans to offer customers an Asus Eee PC 900 and a 3G modem for a monthly fee of £25 per month. Silicon.com reports that the goal is to compete with mobile operator O2 who offers for the iPhone for a bit more money. But seriously, is there anybody out there trying desperately to decide between an Eee PC and an iPhone? One is a computer, and the other is a phone! They’re kind of in different classes, don’t you think?

Still, whether the move is going to help Orange compete with O2 or not, it’s nice to see another company offering a tiny laptop/3G bundle. A few weeks ago we heard that Acer is pursuing similar deals with European mobile operators.

[via ZDNet]