Customers are indifferent to laptops using 3G sim

Contrary to the expectation of creating a new wave in the market thanks to high-speed mobile network technology in Vietnam, laptops using 3G sim are still weak in the market compared to other types of laptops .

On the market there are quite a lot of laptops using 3G sim such as Dell Vostro, Studio, Nokia Booklet, HP 3G Mini 110, 3G Mini 5101 . These computers also have an external slot. 3G sim to connect to the Internet.

In Ho Chi Minh City, 3G laptops are not very popular, partly due to a lot of free Wi-Fi spots and the other part is the appearance of 3G USB. Currently 3G USB types of MobiFone, VinaPhone, and Viettel are popularly sold with decreasing prices. Users only need to plug this USB into the device, perform some simple installation actions that can connect to the Internet via 3G network.

Integrated 3G sim slot is not an important criterion for customers
decided to buy a computer.

Moreover, when needed, users can transfer 3G USB from one laptop to another and even a desktop computer to connect to the Internet. Meanwhile, it is not possible to transfer 3G sim to another device to use if it does not have 3G sim slot, not to mention many models are not compatible with domestic 3G network, need to have technical intervention or add extra equipment support.

As at computer company Phong Vu currently sells some Dell series (1458, 1556, 3400) and Axioo has integrated 3G sim slot. The current Dell models with sim cards still cannot be activated but have to buy an additional conversion device (this device is not available in Vietnam) to switch to the domestic mobile network. As for Axioo MMT2632 series, when a 3G SIM card is attached, it still works well without a transfer card but Axioo brand is not favored by customers.

Representative of Digiworld said that they still have no plans to distribute 3G sim integrated laptops. The reason, 3G features are promoted by many computer companies by launching promotions to buy computers donated 3G USB.

Also at Hoan Long computer store, 3G laptop is not much attention. "Most customers ask about the configuration, prices, but very few people ask about the 3G features of the device, even someone who buys the device and doesn't know what the 3G sim slot is used for ," said a Long Long employee. know.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thien, CEO of Lenovo Vietnam, said the company now has about 7 IdeaPad and 8 ThinkPad models with Internet connectivity with 3G sim.

But to bring these devices to market, Lenovo still has a lot of work to do. The first is to check whether they are compliant with Vietnamese carriers and then have to proceed with the procedures for obtaining permission from the Ministry of Information and Communications.

" Another important thing is that the price will increase by 25-30 USD when adding 3G cards, reducing the competitiveness, while USB 3G price is getting cheaper. That is not to mention adding 3G card. leading to changes in the mainboard, chipset to be compatible in operation ", Mr. Thien added.

However, many people still consider 3G laptop has its strong point because of the built-in 3G sim so it can connect to the Internet quickly anytime, anywhere, without fear of forgetting like 3G USB. Many computer companies also attract customers by joining the network to launch full-service services such as customers who can use VinaPhone's 3G network when purchasing HP's 3G laptop.