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Orange set to invade UK PC market
Ben Furfie Jul 23 2008, 12:24pm
UK operator to offer 'inclusive' HP & Asus laptops with mobile broadband subscription direct to consumers.
Orange is set to deal a blow to the UK's PC retailers next month when it begins offering customers laptops in exchange for signing up to a 24 month contract for its mobile broadband service.
The operator has signed deals with Asus and HP to offer 'inclusive' laptops to its consumer and business customers. The firm had previously signalled its intentions to enter the PC market when chief executive Tom Alexander said he wanted the company to 'evolve' as reported by ME sister site PC Retail but few other details had emerged since then.
Consumers will be able to get their hands on Asus' Eee PC 900 16G model by signing up to a £25-a-month contract, while business customers will be offered a range of HP laptops including the 6370s and 6730b series with tariffs ranging from £35 to £45 per month.
Orange retail stores and orange.co.uk will be stocking Asus' Eee PC from August for consumers looking to take advantage of the deal, while the business contracts will be available from telesales.
