We have been pretty harsh on Verizon and other companies that are developing subsidized netbook plans for us consumers. But not every-one’s upset about the release of subsidized netbooks. A lot of business individuals need wireless access on their netbooks and getting a subsidized netbook is a business investment for these folks. If you belong to that group, there is good news. Verizon is finally bringing its subsidized netbooks to the market. You’ll get HP Mini 1151NR for $199.99 plus a two year contract with Verizon.

The contract will cost you at least $40 a month. It has been slightly improved to make it more attractive to laptop owners, but you still end up paying a lot of money on the long run. HP Mini 1115nr costs around $299, so you will be getting a $100 discount (bonus) to sign up for a Verizon wireless contract.

The jury is still out on subsidized netbooks. They are pretty expensive but make it convenient for small businesses to bundle up and save a bit of money on a wireless contract. Of course, if you are a small business and looking to cut costs, you may want to stay away.