Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Notebooks Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
THE GOOD
More configurable than other Netbooks; good battery life; XP and Linux OS options.
THE BAD
Some awkward keyboard compromises; no SSD options larger than 16GB.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.
CNET Reader Reviews
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September 26, 2008 03:19
4.0/5
My configuration is the 16GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP, and 1.3 Megapixel webcam. I refused the bluetooth option because I knew I would never use it.
What I noticed right away when I turned it on was that it didn't make any nois... read more » -
September 23, 2008 02:37
4.0/5
It's my little duece coup. After the addition of a 16GB class 6 SDHC card (which should only be used for files, not applications, system or other software data), I absolutely have a tempest in a tea-kettle. It's as fast for simple processes and ap... read more » -
October 10, 2008 10:29
4.5/5
This sleek netbook satisfies most of my travel needs. With a 16Gb Sd card and my USB portable HDD I have all the storage needed. For $18 I purchased 2Gb RAM upgrade and it was a great investment. Installed Office XP, Prism 5, Photoshop 7, EndNote... read more »
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