HTC and AT&T go crazy. The 10-inch HTC Jetstream tablet is $699.99 w/ contract
Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by Paul in Tablets
Well looks like AT&T Wireless and HTC aren’t looking to make a lot of sales for their new 10.1-inch HTC Jetstream 4G LTE and HSPA+ tablet. AT&T announced today that the tablet would be launched on their network on September 4th with an on-contract price of $699.99 and a contract-free price of $849. Basically when the Jetstream is launched it will be the most expensive Android Honeycomb tablet around.
Why would they do this, you ask? Well I don’t really know the motive behind such an outrageous price tag. The 4G LTE capabilities are nice and the specs. (see below) for the HTC Jetstream aren’t bad either, but the price isn’t justifiable. The price is especially gross when you consider the 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available at Verizon Wireless for as low as $529 on-contract, and you get access to the largest LTE network in the U.S. too.
The 10.1-inch HTC Jetstream tablet has 4G LTE and HSPA+ support.
However the HTC Jetstream could still appeal to some and for you folks here is the info on data packages and specifications for the tablet itself.
Data pricing according to AT&T:
AT&T postpaid tablet customers now have a new $35, 3 GB monthly data plan option with a two-year contract. Customers who do not choose a long-term commitment may still select one of two existing monthly billing options:
- Postpaid: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan who exceed their monthly data allotment will be charged $10 per 1 GB of overage. Charges will appear on customers’ monthly wireless statements.
- Prepaid: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan who exceed their monthly data allotment may choose to purchase an additional 2 GB for $25. Charges will appear on customers’ credit card statements.
Offering the simplicity of a single bill, the postpaid option will show up on customers’ monthly wireless bill after the data is used. The new postpaid billing option will be available online at www.att.com and across AT&T retail locations.
HTC Jetstream Specifications:
- LTE (700/AWS)
- HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
- HTC Sense™ UX for tablets
- Display: 10.1″ WXGA HD screen
- Processor: Third-generation Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual-core processor
- Camera: Front Facing 1.3 MP, Rear facing 8 MP and Dual LED Flash
- Battery: 7,300 mAh
- Expandable Memory: MicroSD up to 32 GB
- Dimensions: 7″ (l) x 9.87″ (w) x 51″ (d)
- Weight: 25 ounces
- HTC Scribe ™ – an optional digital pen accessory- will be available at no additional cost.
– The amount of built-in storage for the tablet isn’t mentioned by AT&T but I can’t see them not including 32GB of storage with the Jetstream.
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