Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition available at $329
Nickelodeon Edition Dell Inspiron MIni
This is not actually fresh news because Dell has since announced this edition last month. But the Nickelodeon Edition Dell Inspiron Mini looks fresh itself in it’s slimy green design. Basically, it shares the same specification with the Mini 10v, sporting Intel Atom CPU, 1024 x 600 resolution display in 10.1″ screen. And if you take a careful look, the only thing you will notice that sets this apart is the design.
This one’s definitely for the Nickelodeon heart in you.
128GB SSD Hack for Dell Mini 9
JKK has another crazy presentation for us to see on his collection of hack-videos. The latest I saw was this hack for Dell Mini 9, adding a larger SSD. And when I say larger, it’s larger in capacity and in size, physically. The hack, according to him, is easy. It only involves removing the some screws and scraping out some excessive bumps on metal casing that Dell left inside. So how he did it? Just watch and see for yourself.
Dell announced a laptop-netbook Hybrid :)
I think the weirdest thing that happened thus far on the netbook category is what Dell has done. A 12″ screen for a netbook a laptop a lapnetbooktop?
Dell announced yesterday their new Dell Inspiron not-Mini 12″. Under the hood are same specs like regular netbooks have. A 1.6Ghz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 60G or 80G HDD. So what separates it from other netbooks is it’s 12″ screen. It also weighs heavier than ordinary netbooks at 2.72 lbs.
I don’t write well-written comments and reviews and I don’t really get what Dell is trying to imply here. Maybe they’re not really lining it up with netbooks but with the MacBook Air? Maybe?
Dell UK releases Inspiron Mini 9 Linux version
When Dell released the Inspiron Mini 9 in UK, users have no other options than the XP version. Now, Dell have introduced a new flavor with Ubuntu 8.04, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB DDR2 533 Mhz RAM, 8GB SSD and 0.3 MP camera in the usual 8.9″ screen @ 1024×600 display.
But if you think it’s going to restore people’s love for Linux which is slowly dying, you might be wrong because all better options are on their Windows XP version. The XP version Dell Inspiron has greater storage capacity of 16GB, and better 1.3 MP camera, compared to the Linux version. This is very unusual while other manufacturers put larger SSD estate on their Linux versions. With a price difference of
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 officially Launched in Manila
Dell has started their netbook journey officially last night in Manila as they introduced the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 together with their Dell Studio Laptops and Dell Studio Hybrid in 8 colors. As expected on our previous report, its price is revealed at Php 24, 599 for Windows XP version, which is a bit expensive but still affordable. There’s no words on pricing for the Ubuntu version yet.
One thing that actually turned me netbook ignorant are the function keys [that I first thought were missing] that were placed across the middle of the keyboard sharing letters A to L, etc. Some keys like scroll lock is missing as well, but who uses it anyway? Good thing about lesser keys is that it save space for other keys for larger and easier access.
Just a refresher, the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 sports 1.6G Intel Atom, 8.9-inch screen at 1024 X 600, WiFi and Bluetooth, 1GB RAM and 16GB SSD. It can have more storage via box.net.
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 goes Head to Head with Asus Eee PC 900
For some of you who are in doubt about which is better between the 2 netbooks, here are some ideas that might be of help.
Performance wise, Dell Inspiron Mini 9 might outdo the Asus Eee PC 900. Inspiron sports 1.6Ghz Intel Atom while the Eee PC 900 uses 900Mhz Celeron. Since Atom consumes lesser power than Celeron, Inspiron has an advantage on this side as well.
In terms of Graphics, Inspiron has the Intel GMA 950 chipset while the Eee PC 900 has the Intel GMA 900. So it’s clear that Inspiron wins this side as well. Though I guess that it won’t be that BIG issue here.
The Eee PC’s main defense against the Inspiron Mini 9 is definitely the cheaper price, $399 vs $474. Not if you will buy Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 (U.S. only) because the Inspiron will then cost $99.
The Eee PC 900 is a bit lighter and smaller than Inspiron. Just a bit. In terms of other specs, such as the webcam, USB ports, screen sizes, etc… both netbooks almost are very similar.
Source: Stationstops
