AT&T and Samsung announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Go, a compact and lightweight netbook with instant access to broadband speeds powered by the nation’s fastest 3G network and the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition operating system.

The Samsung Go, weighing just 2.8 lbs., is a portable powerhouse that can easily be stored in a briefcase or travel bag. The Go’s midnight blue color and slim, soft texture design with rounded edges makes a statement and stands out from the crowd. The pebble-style keyboard makes typing comfortable with larger than average spacing. The brilliant LED-backlit, borderless glass display is scratch resistant and provides users with photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and boosting productivity.

AT&T offers two AT&T DataConnect plans for netbooks, including a 200MB plan option for a newly reduced price of $35 per month or a 5GB plan for $60 per month. AT&T DataConnect plans offer consumer and small business subscribers access to the nation’s fastest 3G network, along with free use of AT&T Wi-Fi service, featuring more than 20,000 hot spots nationwide.

Equipped with a standard 4-cell 4000Ah battery, users can stay connected for up to 4 hours on a single battery charge and the built-in Intel Atom processor delivers the power and performance needed for full Internet capabilities anytime, anywhere. With a host of advanced connectivity tools, including a 3-in-1 memory card reader and 3 x USB 2.0 ports, you can seamlessly move data from a digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the Samsung Go’s voluminous 160GB hard disk drive.

Key features and specifications of the Samsung Go include:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition
Processor: Intel® Atom™ processor N270
Webcam: 1.3 MP
Storage: 1GB of system memory, 160 GB HDD
Battery: 4-cell (4000 mAh)
I/O Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, external VGA port, headphone/speaker/line-out port, microphone-in jack
Communication:
WWAN: Option GTM382W module (based on Qualcomm MSN 7225)
HSPA (7.2/5.1 Mbps): 850/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIM lock (device locked to AT&T network)
WLAN:
802.11 b/g WiFi
Other:
Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Display: 10.1” 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
Dimensions: 10.3” x 7.3” x 1.1”

The Samsung Go is available beginning Nov. 22 through AT&T retail locations or online at www.att.com/netbooks for $199 after a mail-in rebate and with the purchase of a 2-year AT&T DataConnect service agreement, with pricing starting at $35 per month.