Sprint Communication Network in the United States has subsidized Compaq’s 1040DX netbook and selling it at a price of $1 at all Best Buy Stores, that would be comprised of a EVDO module, that would need to be activated after the purchase of the notebook. On the other hand, the 1040DX netbook is also available via Verizon Wireless and AT&T at a price of $199 on contract basis and the non-contract edition will cost you a good $389.99.

Compaq’s 1040DX netbook Specifications.

Based on the same model as HP’s MINI, Compaq 1040DX netbook offers a 10.1 inch display, at 1.6 GHz clock speed powered by Intel Atom N270 processor. The display resolution is set at a maximum or 1024X768 pixels and comes with an on board 1GB RAM and a 160 GB hard drive. The netbook has a three cell battery, that provides the users with a decent battery backup.

Sprint Network has fully subsidized the netbook for a two-year contract period. The 3G services offered by Sprint have been quite popular and keeping in mind the spending pattern of the consumers, Sprint has priced its services at $1,050 for two years subscription, inclusive of the hardware cost. This new offer is being considered as a smart move From Sprint, as its voice services are being overshadowed by its data services that have been immensely popular in the mid-strata consumers. Even in the 3G services, Sprint has captured the attention of markets and consumers alike and has fast evolved as the preferred provider of 3G based data services in the United States. With the $1 notebook deal, its sure to bag a lot more consumers than its rivals, such as, AT&T and Verizon.

All in all, the Sprint deal is perhaps the best deal there is and it is really a wonder, as to why the other wireless carriers aren’t jumping into the ‘grab a customer’ crusade.

Via JK On The Run.