Features:

  • Intel Atom 1.6 GHz N270 processor
  • Wifi networking card
  • Bluetooth
  • 4 cell Li-Ion battery

PROS:

  • Lightweight (just 2.28lbs), and ultra compact
  • Easy upgradeability
  • 8.9 inch LED display

CONS:

  • No internal CD/DVD drive
  • Price starts from £299

Detailed Specification:

Processor Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Memory 1GB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
Chipset Intel 945PM / GS Express Chipset
Hard drive 16GB Solid State drive
Optical CD / DVD drive None
Display Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600)
Power 4-cell 32WHr Li-Ion Battery
Weight 2.28 lbs
Dimension 9.13 x 6.77 x 1.25 in
Network type Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45), Bluetooth Internal (2.0) mini-card, 802.11g mini-card
Graphics Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Audio / Video Stereo speakers, audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in); 15-pin VGA video connector; Integrated 1.3MP webcam
I/O ports (Data) 3 USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
OS Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3  or Linux Ubuntu 8.04
Price starting at £299

Expert Review:

With the release of Inspiron Mini 9 laptop, Dell has made its maiden entry into the mini laptop market. The overall dimensions of this ultra portable laptop are 9.13 x 6.77 x 1.25 in, with thickness varying from 1.07in in front to 1.25in at the rear and it weighs just 2.28lbs. It has an access panel at the bottom for easy upgradeability.

The lightweight Dell Inspiron Mini 9 laptop is powered by Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) and has main memory of 1GB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM. The secondary storage is through 16GB Solid State drive, which makes it sturdy being able to with stand shocks better. The graphics is handled by Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 which is satisfactory for normal use but not fast enough for high speed games.

The display is 8.9in glossy 8.9 LED screen with a pixel resolution of 1024X600. It is reasonably sharp and color reproduction is good but the view is very directional, dimming as we move away from right angle. One of the drawbacks of this lightweight laptop is that it has no built in CD/DVD drive. But its 3 USB ports provide for external drive connection.

Regarding external connectivity, this ultra portable laptop is well supported with Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45), Bluetooth Internal (2.0) mini-card, and 802.11g mini-card for Wi-fi. It also has a 1.3 MP webcam and is run by 4 cell 32WHr Li-Ion battery which is good for 4 hours of normal use. There is a choice of OS between Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3 and Linux Ubuntu 8.04, the latter requiring just 4GB hard drive.

In summary, for a price starting from £299, the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 lightweight laptop has a no. of features to meet every day use but may not suit gamers.

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