Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Review

Post by Alister | March 31, 2009 | Dell Computers, Reviews | Comment

inspiron-mini-10-pic The new Dell Inspiron Mini 10 proves the old adage that good things come in small packages! The Mini 10 manages to seamlessly merge portability with sharp design to offer a great wireless entertainment system.

Dell Australia Inspiron Mini 10 is tiny, and weighs in at a mere 1.17kg, making it one of the lightest laptops on the market today. Under the hood sees an Intel Atom Processor running at 1.6 GHz, alongside Windows XP Home edition and an Intel Media Accelerator 500 Graphics Card.

The Mini 10 also features a 160GB hard drive and up to 1GB of onboard memory, but that’s not all. Dell has now partnered up with Box.net to provide up to 2GB of free online storage for every Inspiron Mini 10 customer. This allows customers to store and access files through a simple and secure web browser experience.

Machine measurements -

Width – 299mm
Height – 23.31mm front / 27.61mm back
Depth – 229mm

Technical Specifications -

Intel Atom Z530 Processor (1.60GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2Cache)
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
1GB DDR-2 SDRAM Memory
160GB Hard Drive
10.1inch Widescreen LED Monitor
Intel Media Accelerator 500 Graphics Card
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card
Stereo speakers
3-cell Li-Ion Battery
1.3MP webcam
1-Year Standard Warranty

The spill resistant keyboard is 92% of the standard normal laptop, with a multi-touch track pad for easy navigation. The 10.1inch widescreen display features an 16:9 aspect ratio for a fantastic cinematic experience. Plus you also have the option to expand your screen by connecting to an external monitor or TV via the HDMI port. The Inspiron Mini 10 also features the latest 802.11b/g WiFi technology as well as optional Bluetooth 2.1.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10’s obsidian black gloss finish makes for a fantastic looking piece of equipment. Small, lightweight and portable, this is the perfect laptop for people who want power and precision on the move at an affordable price.