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Unlike many of its netbook counterparts, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 comes with a price tag of $500 or higher. Despite the “discouraging” price tag, there is a reason why the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is priced in that manner.

 

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10’s precursor is the Dell Inspiron Mini 12. While both models share some physical similarities, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 strikes a more polished look than its older “brother.” The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is light, weighing 2.6 lbs., and delivers with a box dimension of 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches. A surprise within this little gadget is the built-in tuner and TV antenna.

 

Dell’s 10-inch netbook offering is a winner in terms of its awesome design, in addition to its lightness and sleekness. That is why this laptop is also included in the Top 5 Netbooks of 2009. This compact netbook comes with a black glossy finish and rounded lids. Despite its compactness, Dell still was able to integrate a generously-sized keyboard, even with some important keys keeping their full sizes. Colors available are green, white, blue and pink.

 

A Z-series Intel Atom processor is integrated into the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 comes with a Z-series Intel Atom processor, in which the processor has a chipset that supports outstanding video playback. The Intel Atom Z530 processor, at 1.6GHz, is capable of handling the average computer functions. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 can tackle the usual office programs and some softcore games, owing its power to an installed 1 GB DDR-800 memory and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500.

 

The netbook comes with a pre-installed GPS. Data storage is possible with the Dell Inspiron Mini 10’s SATA hard drive that can store up to 160 GB of digital files.

 

Specifications:

Central Processing Unit	Intel Atom Z530 clocked at 1.6 GHz
RAM	1 GB GB DDR-800
Screen Display	10.1 inches
Resolution	1024 x 576 (upgradeable to 1333 x 768)
Dimensions	10.3 inches x 7.2 inches x 1.3 inches
Weight	2.6 lbs
Disk Space	160 GB 5400 RPM  SATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive	None
Battery Life	3 hours on a three-cell battery (upgradeable)
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 at 64 MB

 

Pros:

This netbook boasts of being upgradeable. Better specifications can be added to this little box, as its initial specs are seemingly weak. Higher end units are capable of a better resolution display of 1333 x 768, which other units do not have. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 can also be loaded with mobile broadband and may be installed with an HDMI port to ensure high-definition content viewing.

 

Its ample keyboard is another aspect that the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 can boast of. Don’t let its size fool you. This 10-incher contains nearly full-sized keys. Some keys even have full sizes.

 

This netbook’s 10-inch display has an aspect ratio of 16:9, enabling viewers to see movies and videos using external optical drives sans the black lines.

 

Cons:

The price though is this netbook’s main drawback and one must pay extra for an upgrade. Its $500-plus tag already raises doubts, and paying more for upgrades makes one think twice about considering this netbook. It is better for one to consider bigger laptops that are a few hundred dollars pricier than the Dell Inspiron Mini 10.

 

A quirky touchpad is also one of the Dell Inspiron Mini 10’s faults. It would lead one to deduce that the mouse buttons are missing. Yet, they are actually integrated within the touchpad itself.

 

Conclusion:

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10, while more expensive than most netbooks of its class, is an above-average mobile tool. However, its upgradeability, allowing a user to include more features, comes with another price tag.

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