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The Dell Mini 9 is a netbook from Dell. Intended to compete with the likes of the Asus EEE pc, MSI Wind and Acer Aspire One, the Mini 9 is not meant to be a users primary computer. Rather, it is designed to be a lifestyle accessory, light, easy to use and as close to a fully featured laptop as possible while avoiding the extra bulk, expense, heat and noise of a regular laptop. Rumoured to be released at the end of August for a measly $299, the official specifications of the device have been leaked, and are confirmed to be not unlike many other competing devices on the market. Utilizing the low cost, low power Intel Atom CPU, the Mini 9 will have 512-1024MB of DDR2 ram, a 4, 8, or 16GB SSD drive, and a keyboard that's 89% the size of a standard keyboard. It also has an LED backlit screen.
MSRP $349.00
Release date September, 2008
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Features
- Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)
- 512MB, 1GB DDR2 RAM
- 4, 8 or 16GB SSD
- LED Backlight LCD Screen 1024x600 Resolution
- Memory Card Reader
- 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi B/G
- 4 cell battery, 2.5 hours
- Keyboard: 89% the size of standard keyboard
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MSRP $400.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- great keyboard layout
- might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
- LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
- hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
- 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
- not a highly competitive price
Dell Mini 9
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MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
- >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
- one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
Cons
- More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
- Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
- Screen hinges could be stiffer !
Dell Mini 9
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Samsung NC10
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MSRP $379.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
- uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
- cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
Cons
- ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
- poor SSD and HDD options
- 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
Dell Mini 9
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HP Mini 1000
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MSRP $429.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- larger keyboard and screen improves usability
- 160GB HDD allows for much more storage
- much cheaper than the 1000H model
Cons
- no bluetooth
- now over 3 pounds, not as easy to handle and carry as the smaller 900 series
- 10" screen keeps the original resolution of 1024x600
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MSRP $400.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
Cons
- no pointing stick
- small touch pad
- Expensive with upgrades
Dell Mini 9
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Reviews
May 23, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Nice design
- available with Linux pre-installed
- solid build quality
- silent - no spinning drive or fans
- affordable price
- wide range of configurations
- Good built-in webcam
- 3 USB ports
- fairly competent 3-cell battery (3.5 hours of runtime)
- Optional Bluetooth
- SD Expansion Slot
- Available in white, red or black
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
- glossy lid like most other netbooks - fingerprint magnet
- No latching system for display
- No WWAN
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Nice design
- available with Linux pre-installed
- solid build quality
- silent - no spinning drive or fans
- affordable price
- wide range of configurations
- Good built-in webcam
- 3 USB ports
- fairly competent 3-cell battery (3.5 hours of runtime)
- Optional Bluetooth
- SD Expansion Slot
- Available in white, red or black
- Low power consumption
- SSD (solid state drive) good for high-speed travel (motorcycle)
- Built-in Microphone
Cons
- Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
- no spinning HDD options (SSD only)
- no larger battery option
- can get hot
- No latching system for display
- No WWAN
- The keyboard takes a bit of getting used to and some keys are in awkward place.
- battery life is a bit short
- 1GB of memory max (imposed by model of Atom processor)
- does not have a CD/DVD rom drive
- display doesn't utilize full screen
- VERY PATHETIC HD capacity
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September 10, 2009
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Pros
- Nice design
- available with Linux pre-installed
- solid build quality
- silent - no spinning drive or fans
- Good built-in webcam
- 3 USB ports
- SSD (solid state drive) good for high-speed travel (motorcycle)
- Built-in Microphone
Cons
- Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
- The keyboard takes a bit of getting used to and some keys are in awkward place.
- battery life is a bit short
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May 4, 2009
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Pros
- available with Linux pre-installed
- solid build quality
- silent - no spinning drive or fans
- affordable price
- wide range of configurations
- fairly competent 3-cell battery (3.5 hours of runtime)
Cons
- no spinning HDD options (SSD only)
- glossy lid like most other netbooks - fingerprint magnet
- no larger battery option
- can get hot
- 1GB of memory max (imposed by model of Atom processor)
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April 19, 2009
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