Dell Mini-9 PDA Win XP 1GB Memory 16GB Solid State Drive w/Webcam, WiFi and Bluetooth | 
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| Brand: Dell
Category: CE
Buy New: $549.95
New (3) Used (1) from $545.00
Rating:  1 reviews
MPN: 1006997769712
Model: Insprion Mini 9
UPC: 335577697125
EAN: 0335577697125
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Powered by the Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) and Microsoft Windows XP | | • | Includes 1GB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory plus Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | | • | Features a gorgeous 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600) plus a 1.3MP webcam and one external speaker | | • | 3, built-in USB 2.0 ports, 15-pin VGA video connector, audio jacks (1-line out, 1 mic-in) plus a 3-in-1 media card reader | | • | Integrated 10/100 ETHERNET LAN (RJ45), Wi-Fi 802.11g and Bluetooth connectivity are also built in |
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Product Description
This amazing PDA puts PC power in the palm of your hand. Stay connected to your world virtually wherever you go. The Inspiron Mini 9s small, virtually weightless design lets you travel light while keeping up with your blog, video chat, instant messenger and email so that you never lose touch with your business associates, family and friends. The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 was developed from the ground up to be the perfect traveling companion. It keeps you connected while on-the-go with advanced technology. The Mini 9 is powered by the new Intel Atom processor. Its powered by the Windows XP operating system and runs all your favorite Internet and office application. It has a sophisticated and road warrior tough ruggedized solid state drive that is whisper quiet. The Mini 9 is powerful, friendly, easy-to-use, lightweight and durable. Keep your files online! Dell provides 2GB of free Internet storage for every Inspiron Mini 9 customer. Store, access, collaborate, and share any type of file through a secure, simple, and intuitive web browser experience. No need to sacrifice weight for battery life. The Inspiron Mini 9 provides over 4 hours of heavy duty battery life while weighing it at a featherweight 2.3 pounds. Keep connected to your favorite entertainment on the go, too. Access to email, shopping, streaming audio/video., local video and audio plus your collection of MP3s and more on the 16GB solid state drive and more. A bright 8.9-inch glossy LED display (1024x600) is easy on the eyes and easy to navigate. The Mini 9 includes a 1.3 megapixel webcam. It has built-in ports for USB 2.0 (3) integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45), 15-pin VGA video connector, audio jacks (1-line out, 1 mic-in) plus a 3-in-1 media card reader. Wi-Fi 802.11g and Bluetooth connectivity are also built in. Comes with 1-year Dell Advanced Exchange Service and Support, Dell Support Center and DellConnect Remote Assistance.
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Take it everywhere! December 24, 2008
The Taminator (The Other Side of the Mirror)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I saw the Eee PC's, I knew I would eventually get one, or some other kind of netbook. This Dell is a dream, and it does the basic stuff I want-- email, web, video playback, iTunes, and word processing. This is not a gaming PC, something for graphics or modeling software, not for any kind of software that takes up a lot of RAM and processing power, and it's probably not suitable as a main PC for most people. It's a glorified PDA for people who want something more than a PDA, but love the portability. That said, if this is making your mouth water and doesn't sound like a step backward in technology, you've come to the right place. br / br /I looked into the Dell Mini 12s, but decided against one because they're simply not as portable. The Mini 12 has a bigger screen, keyboard and hard drive space, but that also makes the PC bigger and less portable. The Mini 9's smaller keyboard will require a bit of adjustment, epecially if you use the F keys very much since they're integrated with the second row of letter keys. I don't have a problem with the size of the screen, but I can see how some might. Try to look at one of these in person before you buy if you think it might be an issue. br / br /The Mini 9 will handle 2GB of RAM, but it can only be shipped with up to 1GB because of the software license with Windows XP. Thank you Miscrosoft for another slap in the face! I mean, anything's better than getting a machine with Vista on it, but REALLY. Dell also put the RAM cap on the Mini9s with Ubuntu, which really makes no sense... Anyway, it's nothing to pop open the cover, put in your extra GB of RAM, close it, and have the zippiest little netbook around. (I think it will handle a 4GB stick, but then you're looking at power and heat issues.) When you turn it on, it's ready to go in no time, even without a memory upgrade! Also, decompress the drive. Compression doesn't save that much space and it runs better. If hard drive space is an issue, add an external drive, thumb drive or SD card. br / br /It doesn't come with a DVD drive, but how often do you really use one? I only use mine to install software and to rip my CDs to iTunes. I don't do either of those things when I'm out and about, and remember, it's all about that portability! Eventually you will need to buy a DVD drive, but you might not need one right away. Also plan on investing in an external mouse if you don't like touchpads. This one is particularly irritating because it's so small. I can't really comment on how this or anything else affects battery life, since I rarely run on the battery. The speakers are really small, so have some headphones on hand if sound is a problem for you. br / br /I got it and immediately covered it with one of those sticker skins later to keep it from getting scratched. It's a glossy finish that you just know is going to get sandpapered if you carry other stuff in your bag. (And who doesn't?) I also got the webcam and bluetooth options, even though I have no use for either of them. That was because hubby will eventually inherit this when I buy something else, so I wanted him to be able to expand this however he would need. br / br /My only other gripe is that when you use this in public, you get a lot of people coming up to interrupt you to talk about it. It's not Dell's fault, but if you need to get something done, don't do it in Starbucks where you'll be interrupted about every 30 seconds. Come on, it's the 21st century! It's difficult to accomplish anything in an environment like that. I had the same problem with my PDA and folding keyboard, and when it started to happen again, I wanted to cry... but my Mini won't let me. br / br /Overall, this is 4 1/2 stars, but the drawbacks are nothing when I can put this in my purse, go to Borders, do my thing, and get out without the achy shoulder. I always wanted a small laptop like this, light enough to carry around, small, with PC power and feel. Now that I have one, the sky is clear, birds are singing and velvet ropes have parted-- well, not really, but this is about as close as I can get.
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