Dell Introduce Dell Inspiron Mini 10v

Dell recently introduce a new version of Inspiron Mini 10, the Inspiron Mini 10v with slightly different specs, and lower starting price.


The Inspiron Mini 10v comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU instead of the Z series Atom processor, while the hard drive space is 120GB instead of 160GB. Other than that, the rest of the specs are exactly the same as the original version of Inspiron Mini 10. The starting price for the Inspiron Mini 10v is just $299.

New Configuration and Price for Dell Inspiron Mini 12

Probably due to the review and feedback of the slow performance of Windows Vista on the Inspiron Mini 12, Dell has recently added Windows XP option in three new configurations/prices on their product page.

Here's the new configuration and price for the Inspiron Mini 12 netbook:

Inspiron Mini 12 Ubuntu Linux Version - $499

• Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz)
• 1GB RAM
• 40GB HDD
• Ubuntu Linux 8.04.1
• 3-Cell Battery
  

Inspiron Mini 12 - $549

• Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz)
• 1GB RAM
• 40GB HDD
• Windows XP Home
• 3-Cell Battery
  

Inspiron Mini 12 - $599

• Intel Atom Z530 (1.6GHz)
• 1GB RAM
• 60GB HDD
• Windows XP Home
• 6-Cell Battery
  

[via Laptop Magazine]

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Is Now Available in Red and Pink in Japan

Still remember this photo being one of the first "leaked" photo for the Dell Inspiron Mini 8 netbook? It's in glossy red.


For some reason, when Dell first officially launched the Inspiron Mini 9 a few months ago, they do not make this color available. Only until recently, the Mini 9 in glossy red has finally made available in Japan. In addition, a blush pink version is also available.


Dell is also releasing the new Platinum Package which features a 32 SSD and comes with a price of around $569. This is also available in Japan only at this time.

No announcement on when the new colors will be available in other countries yet. If you can't wait to get a pink netbook, check out this list of pink mini laptop.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 for $299 on Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the US, and Dell appears to be planning to offer a discount on the Inspiron Mini 9 netbook with a price of only $299.

If you are planning to get an Inspiron Mini 9, or other brands netbook, this will be a great time to get one. Here's a useful post where you will find tips for finding a good deal on a netbook this Black Friday.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Hit Japan

Dell is expanding it's netbook business by launching a new category of netbook -- the Inspiron Mini 12.


The features of the Inspiron Mini 12 includes: 1.3GHz Atom Z520 or 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, 12-inch 1280 x 800 display, up to 80GB drive, 1GB of RAM, and Bluetooth / WiFi. In terms of portability, the new Inspiron Mini 12 is only one inch thick and weight 2.72-pound.

The 12-inch netbook is currently available only in Japan, and will be hitting US late November with a starting price of around $600.

[via Laptop Computer News]