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Orange UK Introduces New Connected Laptops and Dongles for Consumer and SME Business Customers
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Orange UK has expanded its Connected Laptops line with the launch of two new mobile broadband-enabled models: the Asus 1005HGO and the Compaq CQ61. The Asus 1005HGO comes with embedded Orange SIM card, while The Compaq CQ61 is equipped with the Orange e1752 USB stick. Both laptops, which feature the new Windows 7 operating system, are aimed at consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) on 18- or 24-month contracts ranging from GBP25-40 per month on 1GB, 3GB, or 5GB plans. Unlimited UK data plans are available for SMEs on a 24 months contract. Orange has also unveiled two new USB sticks: the Orange e1752 and Option 515M, which will be available from GBP20 on most mobile broadband price plans.

Orange today announced two new ‘Connected Laptops’: the Asus 1005HGO and the Compaq CQ61, both featuring the new operating system Windows 7, as well as two new dongles –making it even easier for customers to access the online content they need, whether at work or play.

Connected laptop refresh

Consumer and small and medium sized business customers will not only be able to use the devices to access Orange’s extensive 3G network which currently covers over 93% of the UK population, but they can also make significant cost savings by not paying the full price upfront.

The Asus 1005HGO with embedded SIM card which is exclusive to Orange. Weighing just 1.27kg, this laptop comes equipped with Windows 7 Starter, a webcam and features a compact 10.1” screen. This small, light-weight laptop is perfect for people that travel or work remotely.

The Compaq CQ61 with Orange e1752 dongle comes with Windows 7 Home Premium and features a 15.6” screen. It also has a web cam and DVD player.

Customers can choose from 18 or 24 month tariffs that range from £25 (i) through to £40 per month on 1GB, 3GB, or 5GB plans, all designed to provide choice, flexibility and great value for money to our customers.

In addition, small and medium sized businesses taking a laptop on a 24 months plan will also benefit from unlimited UK data (subject to fair usage).

Dongle refresh

Orange is also introducing two new dongles to its range. Firstly, the Orange e1752 dongle which will be provided inclusively with a selection of Orange’s mobile broadband packages (ii), as well as the Option 515M, exclusive to Orange, which will come with a free 8GB Micro SD memory card at launch and will be available from only £20 across most mobile broadband price plans.

Orange’s mobile broadband price plans remain unchanged with customers being able to choose from 500MB, 1GB, 3GB or 10GB per month.

François Mahieu, Director of Devices, Orange UK “These new mobile broadband devices provide both our consumers and small and medium-sized business customers with the latest technology and best value for money. We will continue to build on these offerings throughout 2010 to ensure our customers benefit from one of the most competitive product portfolios in the UK.”

Orange’s mobile broadband offering was recently rated number one in the UK, coming top for both quality and value for money by independent research company YouGov (iii).

The new connected laptops and dongles are available from all of Orange’s retail channels including telesales, Orange shops and online at shop.orange.co.uk.