Nokia's little netbook gets AT&T subsidy, to cost $299

Nokia's odd new netbook, the Booklet 3G, will soon be available at a discounted price through AT&T. The mobile carrier announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Nokia and plans to offer the device to its customers for $299 with a $60-per-month data plan. The deal is indicative of the growing trend of carrier-subsidized netbook sales.

The Booklet 3G’s most distinctive characteristic is its reportedly stellar battery life. In an unprecedented feat, Nokia has crammed a 16-cell battery into the little laptop. The company claims that the Booklet 3G will run for up to 12 hours on a single charge. The device also has built-in GPS, a 720p 10.1-inch display, HDMI output, WiFi, and Bluetooth.