Built-in broadband laptops

Built-in broadband laptops explained

The mobile broadband market has cast off dongles and is now embracing laptops with built-in broadband as the most convenient and cost-effective means to connect to the internet on the go.

Laptops with in-built mobile broadband have moved the mobile broadband market from the stage of laptops and external modems to the next level.

Who offers laptops with built-in mobile broadband?

A range of mobile broadband operators now offer laptops with built-in broadband. Sales of these products are growing extremely fast. With no cables or modems required, connecting to the internet on-the-go has never been simpler.

Netbooks

Netbooks are tiny, highly portable laptops designed specifically for mobile broadband use. They're not as powerful as standard laptops, but are great for accessing the internet on the go.

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Who manufactures laptops with in-built broadband?

Laptop manufacturers such as Asus, Toshiba and Dell have been quick to adopt this technology and produce mobile broadband-ready laptops.

Pros of broadband enabled laptops:

• No need for wires or modems
• More portable
• Less bulky

Cons of broadband embedded laptops:

• Mobile broadband connection can only be used on one laptop whereas separate mobile broadband and laptop deals mean that you can use the dongle on any laptop or PC.

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If you want your mobile broadband connection on a number of different laptops or on a PC you may be better off purchasing a mobile broadband USB stick than a laptop with built-in broadband.

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Future of broadband enabled laptops:

Despite the downside of being tied down to one laptop, it is only a matter of time before buying laptops with in-built mobile broadband becomes the natural way to purchase your laptop and make it broadband enabled.

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More convenient, simple and hassle-free, laptops with built-in mobile broadband make connecting to the internet child’s play!

For more information on broadband with in-built broadband see our guide built-in broadband laptops explained

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