Dells Mini 9 netbook has garnered it a bunch of reviews and choice awards. And while the netbook scene has begun a very successful life in the computer scene many people are still asking for one more thing. A little more screen size (and of course some more memory).
Dell is trying to solve that problem with the Inspiron Mini 12. The netbook comes with the standard specs of a netbook except for the 1.3GHz Atom processor which is behind most netbooks in the market. there are options for a 40GB, 60GB and 80GB HDD, As usual you also have the 1GB OF RAM. Color configurations include Alpine White and Obsidian Black. But probably most surprising about the netbook is its inclusion of Windows Vista Basic.
So far initial reviews of this laptop are OK. While it does carry a nice screen the 3 cell battery included (you can spend $30 and get 6 cell), is a little undressed. More importantly the 1.3 Atom processor is not going to be enough to power an OS like Vista (even if its Basic) and last but not least the price tag is a little steep with prices starting at $549 and going up to $649.
If youre interested in a netbook with a bigger screen the Dell Mini 12 is a good choice but if youd like something better for your money an MSI Wind or HP Mini 1000 is a better buy.
A Linux and XP version is around the corner but for now it might be a good idea to lay off the computer. But if youre still interested you can get it at the Dell website now.
This is not that much of a surprise. But if you were interested in seeing the official word from Dell, they got it up for you now. As the name suggests, the new Mini 10 will sit right between the Mini 12 and Mini 9.