25/09/2008 by Gavin.

Dell confirms 12in netbook? MID? Tablet? | Register Hardware

Looks like Dell is confirming a 12″ Atom powered version of the Mini 9.  Will it be touchscreen, a tablet?  They’re not giving too much away but let’s see and more info as I find it.

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20/09/2008 by Gavin.

The Dell Netbook has a terrific dual display capability, either clone display or the more productive dual desktop.  As you can see from the pics below it has no problems driving my Dell 24″ Monitor at its native 1920×1200 resolution.  I’m really liking this device, although my partner Lisa has taken it for herself!

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14/09/2008 by Gavin.

Looks pretty good to me!  This is the excellent BBC iPlayer.  Only available for UK users though.

Sorry for the background noise!  The Dells speakers are tinny as you might expect but reasonably loud.

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14/09/2008 by Gavin.

I’m finding the Dell’s screen to be pretty good.  Here’s a comparison shot with my Toshiba M700 LED Screen, indoors both on full brightness, and also an outdoor shot on a sunny day.  Really, the only issue is the glare.

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13/09/2008 by Gavin.

EDIT:  WWAN, not so easy :-(  Looking again at the WWAN the connector slot is actually missing.  Looks like if you want WWAN you’ll need to order it installed when available.

Looks like an easy SSD, Memory, WWAN and WLAN upgrade!  2 screws to remove and very easy access!

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13/09/2008 by Gavin.

Here are the setup screens from the Dell.  Note all the boot options.  Going to try booting Linux off an SD Card.

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12/09/2008 by Gavin.

Well, this was waiting for me when I came home!

First impressions are of a solid, well made, light netbook with a very good, albeit glossy, screen.

Going to give it a good workout over the weekend.

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11/09/2008 by Gavin.

Well, had a delivery confirmation of tomorrow morning.  Will post an unboxing video.

If anyone has any specific questions or any benchmarks they want done let me know!

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04/09/2008 by Gavin.

Vodafone grabs carrier exclusive on HSDPA Dell Minis | Register Hardware

First thing I’ll be doing is sticking a mini PCI WWAN card into the vacant slot to stick in my Sim card.  Looks like the Dell may well be available as a free or subsidised unit when taken with a 3G data tariff on Vodafone.

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04/09/2008 by Gavin.

I’ve just ordered a Dell Inspiron Mini 9.  I’ll be posting an unboxing and review as soon as it arrives.  Spec as follows, note the 16Gb SSD!

Base Inspiron mini 9 – (UK, 3)
Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Memory 1024MB 533MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
Video Card Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 16GB Solid State Hard Drive
Wireless Dell 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-Card
Bundle N09M0902
Standard Warranty 1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Extended Service 1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Bluetooth Dell Integrated Bluetooth Wireless card
Order Information Inspiron Mini 9 Order - UK
Primary Battery 4-cell 2200AHr Battery
Processor Intel ® Atom™ Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512K cache)
Camera Integrated 1.3MP Camera
LCD 8.9″ WSVGA (WLED) Truelife Display

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