High-Resolution Dell Mini 10 now available in US
March 30, 2009 at 10:19 pm
For those of you thinking about purchasing the 10.1-inch Dell Mini 10 netbook in the US, it is worth knowing that Dell are now offering the high resolution option on its site. Currently the Dell Mini 10 supports a resolution of 1024 x 576, however for a reasonable $35 upgrade fee, you can opt for a higher resolution (1366 x 768) display. Read more
New Dell Latitude 2100 Netbooks to Target Education Market?
March 27, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Dell is planning to launch a new range of 10-inch netbooks branded for the education market in May according to Gizmodo. The Dell Latitude 2100 ‘Welch’ netbooks will be powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, support a maximum of 2GB RAM and weigh under 1.4kg (3lbs). They will come in four different colours and fitting in with the school theme, will have names to match. The names include ‘School Bus Orange, ‘Red Apple’ and ‘Blue Ribbon’.
Personally, they don’t look too attractive and from the render, look reasonably chunky too. These new netbooks may have a touchscreen and will come with 3 and 6-cell battery options. Other features include WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth, SD/MMC slot and three USB ports. With a price-point under $600, I would think there are better options on the market. However, this is just a rumour so we’ll wait for further information before criticising. Click through for a larger shot of the render. Read more
Netbook Review Roundup 25/03/2009
March 25, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Netbook Choice’s roundup of netbook reviews from around the web on Wednesday 25th March 2009.
Asus Eee PC 1000HE @ IT Pro
Rating: 5 Stars (out of 6)
Dell Inspiron Mini 1210 @ Cnet Australia
Rating: 7.3
HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition @ Cnet Asia
Rating: 7.8
HP Mini 2140, the ‘Mobile Professional’ @ Datamation
Rating: N/A
Samsung NC20 @ iGizmo
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
AT&T to launch non-Windows $99 netbook this Summer
March 24, 2009 at 9:44 am
Now we really don’t have much too much information on this story. However, it has emerged that AT&T will launch a $99 3G-enabled netbook this summer. The real interesting point is that the first netbook that AT&T releases will not feature a Windows operating system. Could this be an ARM-powered netbook that has been talked about so much? ARM’s CEO already expects at least ten ARM-based netbooks to appear in 2009, so this could indeed be one of the first.
What would debunk that theory however is that the netbook is said to be manufactured by Dell. Now we know that Dell already offer Linux based netbooks so this could be a likely candidate. Either way, we hope to have more information on this soon.
Update: We have just come across some comments from Dell founder and Chief Executive, Michael Dell, that may just corroborate the view that Dell wants to get into potentially lucrative wireless 3G data deals. “We want to get a larger share of the profit streams embedded in our growing installed base of the hundreds of millions of products we deliver,” Mr. Dell said in a recent Q4 analyst conference call. “Opportunities like search services, 3G originations and other telecom opportunities.”
Later, Mr. Dell added, “We have been particularly focused on 3G and agreements with carriers embedding 3G and using our own sales engines as well to sell 3G netbooks.”
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 – Video unboxing
March 20, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Digital Home Thoughts got round to posting their impressions and unboxing video on the Dell Inspiron Mini 10. The 10-minute video is mostly a walkthrough of the device and at the end of the video he also compares the Dell Mini 10 to the HP Mini 1000. It’s interesting to see that the form-factors of both netbooks are very similar, even down to thier keyboards.
Initial impressions were positive, however he did question its price point compared to other netbooks. The restriction to just 1GB and resolution of 1024 x 576 doesn’t seems as attractive as either the Samsung NC10 or Asus 1000HA which cost the same price and offers more battery life. Watch the video after the break. Read more
Chinese sources confirming 9-inch Dell Adamo?
March 19, 2009 at 10:51 am
The Chinese-language Apple Daily is reporting that Dell is planning to develop a 9-inch version of the Dell Adamo later this year according to Digitimes. Rumours surfaced earlier in the week of a 9-inch Adamo following the model number ‘Adamo 9’ inadvertently appearing in a Dell firmware update. It is unknown whether Apply Daily has any new information or whether it is just re-citing earlier rumours.
The report also claimed that the 13.4-inch Dell Adamo will be manufactured by Quanta Computer. It is Quanta who was rumoured to be manufacturing the rumoured Apple 10-inch netbook/tablet. More information as we have it.
Dell planning Adamo netbook with 9-inch screen?
March 16, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Dell’s upcoming Adamo 13-inch laptop certainly has many people drooling over its super-thin design. However, one thing we have always suspected is that the Adamo name will be shared across a range of luxury laptops much like the Dell Inspiron range.
We have seen a number of websites reporting that further details on the Adamo will be released tomorrow (17th March), but whilst everyone is looking for exactly what is under the hood of the 13-inch beauty, could Dell also be announcing a super-thin 9-inch version of the Adamo too? The whole thing has been so secret that we couldn’t rule it out. Read more
Vodafone UK drops price of Dell Mini 9 contracts
March 9, 2009 at 3:14 pm
From today, Vodafone is taking £5 off the monthly contract price for a Dell Inspiron Mini 9. Both 24-month contracts will see the Dell Mini 9 for free, but now the lower priced contract will cost £20 per month with 1GB data allowance. The more expensive contract comes in at £25 per month for 3GB data allowance. Currently the Dell Mini 9 is the only netbook being offered by Vodafone UK, however that may soon change if Vodafone starts to release it’s own branded units.
Electronista takes the Dell Mini 10 through its paces
March 9, 2009 at 10:08 am
Electronista has released a thorough review of the Dell Mini 10. Overall they found the netbook very enjoyable to use on a day-to-day basis, but as with Laptop Mag’s thoughts, they found that other netbooks offer more for the money, namely Asus’ Eee PC 1000HE. The Asus provides better battery life and more power under the hood for the same price. However, an upcoming six-cell battery, sharper display (1366 x 768 resolution as opposed to 1024×576) due in April and 2GB RAM could change the overall proposition depending on pricing.
Key points from the review:
First Dell Inspiron Mini 10 review emerges
March 7, 2009 at 10:47 am
Laptop Mag has posted their review of Dell’s upcoming Mini 10 netbook. Overall while they thought it was a competent offering, they believe other netbooks offer better value for money. The main criticisms came in the form of an awkward touchpad design and no six-cell battery offered at launch. Whilst the Dell Mini 10 is the thinnest and lightest in its class, both the Samsung NC10 and Asus 1000HA offer better battery life for less money.
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Key points from review:
- CPU performance was fairly standard (1.6-GHz Intel Atom Z530 CPU) although a 720p WMV video gave the Mini 10 some trouble.
- The 10.1-inch display resolution of 1024×576 is less than standard for this size (typically 1024×600). This results in two less lines of text on Web pages.
- The Mini 10 keyboard was larger than that of the Mini 12. They keyboard itself was relatively comfortable offering good, springy feedback.
- Touchpad buttons quite small and hard to use.
- The included three-cell battery lasted 2hrs 45 minutes.
Laptop Mag’s review sample had a configured cost of $449, however Dell is currently offering the base configuration on pre-order for $299, a saving of $50. The base configuration includes a 1.33GHz Z520 Atom CPU, 10.1-inch (1024×576) display, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, 1.3MP webcam, 3-cell battery and Windows XP Home SP3.
Early impressions of Dell Mini 10 filtering through
March 2, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Electronista has posted its early impressions of the Dell Mini 10 from an early review unit. Some of the main points coming through was the solid build construction, the multi-touch trackpad and an edge-to-edge keypad which proved comfortable to use. In fact, they feel that Apple may have to start eating their words regarding all Netbooks not really ‘working’ given their cramped keyboards.
Some more pics after the jump.
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