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NEW YORK - Carrier-subsidized netbooks were promoted nationally by retailers for the first time in recent weeks, but it won't be the last time, some analysts said.
"The subsidized 99-cent netbook is here to stay," said Strategy Analytics analyst Bonny Joy, noting that subsidized netbooks were promoted at 1 Euro during Christmas in Western Europe.
In recent national inserts, RadioShack promoted a free Acer Aspire One with AT&T 3G data plans starting at $60/month with two-year service contract. The model this week returned to its regular $49 subsidized price. The device is also available without 3G service at $349.
Best Buy nationally advertised Hewlett-Packard's Compaq Mini 110c-1040DX for 99 cents with Sprint two-year 3G data plans starting at...