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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Reviews

LaptopMag

05/2010

6.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10

T-Mobile is very late to the 3G netbook party, but its first entry is the cheapest you’ll find on any network in terms of total cost of ownership. How much cheaper? The data plan for the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 with T-Mobile webConnect ($199 with two-year contract) costs $40 per month for 5GB. That’s $20 less than what AT&T and Verizon Wireless charge, or $480 less over the length of the contract. For those scoring at home, that’s nearly enough for a Wi-Fi only iPad. Even better, this mini-laptop delivers considerably faster mobile broadband than other 3G netbooks, especially in areas where the carrier has fully upgraded its network to HSPA 7.2. So what’s the catch? You’re still paying $1,159 over two years for a secondary PC with a relatively small 10-inch screen. And the Inspiron Mini 10’s touchpad leaves much to be desired. So is this 3G netbook a good deal or should you pass? With the exception of the little T-Mobile webConnect sticker below the keyboard, the 3-pound Mini 10 looks identical to the more recent models we’ve already reviewed. And that’s mostly a good thing. We like the sleek, wedge shaped design, and the glossy white border on the sides.

LaptopMag

03/2010

7.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Broadcom)

Every penny counts in the cost-competitive netbook market, which is why Dell’s Inspiron Mini 10 with the Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator is so interesting. For $409—$40 more than the cheapest Mini 10 configuration—consumers get a 1366 x 768-pixel screen and the ability to stream high-definition videos better than they would on a regular netbook. Coupled with an updated design and Intel’s new Atom N450 processor, there’s a lot to like about this version of the Mini 10. However, the capabilities of Broadcom’s chip are limited, and the Mini 10 doesn’t offer the best ergonomics. So should you take the plunge or save your money for something better?Editors’ Note: Portions of this review have been taken from the review of the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Pine Trail). Dell’s new Inspiron Mini 10 is a fairly dramatic departure from its predecessor. This netbook sports a wedge-shaped design with a lid that sits on top of the deck instead of dropping down behind the body. When closed, the rear of the deck is exposed, bringing to mind the design of Dell’s original high-priced Adamo. The black deck is also imprinted with a crosshatch pattern that adds a nice texture.

CNet

02/2010

7.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Intel Atom N450)

With a slightly revamped design and a new Intel Atom CPU, Dell's popular Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook continues to be a strong player in this crowded field, thanks in part to Dell's name-brand ubiquity, as well as to the company's capability to offer a reasonable level of configuration options. This particular config of the Inspiron Mini 10, at $369, is a step up from the line's $249 base price (but those lowest-cost models have the painfully slow Z-series Intel Atom, and should be avoided), and adds Windows 7, a larger hard drive, Bluetooth, and a six-cell battery. But the 10-inch screen is stuck at the lower 1,024x600-pixel resolution, and Dell's rivals offer HD displays and HD-decoding hardware for only a little more. In fact, Dell will soon offer Mini 10 models with built-in HD video accelerator hardware, which should work similarly to Nvidia's Ion graphics, providing a decent boost to video playback (but without even the modest gaming capabilities of the Ion). To be honest, we've been spoiled lately by forward-thinking Netbooks such as the Asus 1201 and the Acer Ferrari One (although they arguably skirt the edges of the category), with dual-core low-power CPUs and HD displays.

LaptopMag

01/2010

7.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10

Dell’s netbooks have always been in the middle of the pack. They’ve typically offered sleek designs and plenty of customization options, but not the best ergonomics or battery life. This time around Dell took full advantage of Intel’s new Atom N450 processor (Pine Trail) to give its Inspiron Mini 10 a major boost of endurance. Thanks in part to this more efficient CPU, the Mini 10 offers over 9 hours of battery life without a bulging battery. We especially like the more distinctive look, not to mention the several fun color options. You also get a 250GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, and Windows 7 Starter Edition. At $369, the Mini 10 is fiscally attractive, too. But has Dell done enough to catch up to the likes of Acer, ASUS, and Toshiba? Dell’s new Mini 10 is a fairly dramatic departure from its predecessor. This netbook sports a wedge-shape design with a lid that sits on top of the deck instead of dropping down behind the body. When closed, the rear of the deck is exposed, bringing to mind the design of Dell’s original high-priced Adamo. The black deck is also imprinted with a crosshatch pattern that adds a nice texture.

PCWorld

08/2009

7.8/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10

Limited storage and a relatively small screen are not the ideal platform for a TV-tuning netbook. Netbooks are a lot cheaper than full-size notebooks, the battery lasts a lot longer, and if you spend most of your time in a Web browser anyway, the performance limitations aren't that big a deal. With the Mini 10, Dell attempts to tap into the desires of this market the same way so many companies do--by utilizing Intel's diminutive Atom processor. What you may not realize is that the Atom has two common versions, the N-series and the Z-series. The Mini 10 netbook uses the Z-series. The primary difference between the two versions is that the Z-series features a chipset with a better graphics processor in it. It's a better match for Vista's GPU-accelerated desktop, though we wouldn't recommend trying to run Vista on this system. More important, the Z-series chipset supports the kind of video acceleration technology that makes it possible to play back video reasonably smoothly (something the Atom N-series doesn't do too well). The Mini 10 with the Atom Z530 processor (1.6GHz) that we tested costs $534 as configured. The price puts our Mini 10 beyond the usual upper limit of a netbook (though units start at under $350).

DigitalVersus

08/2009

8.0/10

Product Survey: Netbooks

After the too small Mini 9 and the too large Mini 12, Dell has decided that the only logical choice is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10. Introduced as a do-it-all netbook with an intelligent design and entertaining features, the Mini 10 wants to become your new friend. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 has nothing to envy your standard notebook in terms of manufacturing quality. Assembly is good and the finish gives an impression of solidity. It looks quite sober. A black plastic chassis and keyboard are combined with shiny grey touchpad. Unfortunately, the whole of the screen is shiny which gives a mirror effect and shows up finger marks too easily. You can choose the casing colour when you are configuring your options on the Dell site. The model we received was apple coloured, a rather original and nice-looking green. Dell currently has a jade green option on its site which doesn’t seem to correspond to the colour we received. The keyboard takes up the whole width of the machine. The keys are wide, firm and responsive. They are however very close one to another, which can make typing a little disconcerting at first.

CNet

08/2009

7.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

As a master of the build-to-order PC, it's no surprise that Dell has managed to create a reasonably customizable version of the Netbook. While most vendors offer them as one-size-fits-all solutions (or with only very minor options, such as color and hard drive), the Inspiron Mini 10 has plenty of ways it can become the perfect Netbook for you. Our $593 review unit has some features that are far from the Netbook standard, including a higher-resolution 1,366x768 screen, an HDMI output, a TV tuner, a funky lid design, and an edge-to-edge glass overlay on the display. Shell out even more, and you can get built-in mobile broadband or GPS. Of course, at nearly $600, this is getting dangerously close to mainstream laptop territory, and we could think of several better ways to invest that kind of money in a laptop. And, if you're just a fan of the wide flat keys and reasonably slim design of the Mini 10, you can get virtually the same experience from the budget-friendly Mini 10v, which starts at just $299. Not as streamlined as Asus' latest Netbooks or the minimalist HP Mini 5101, the Dell Mini 10 instead takes its design cues from the bigger laptops in the Inspiron family, with similar rounded edges and shiny surfaces.

LaptopMag

08/2009

7.0/10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (TV Tuner)

When it comes to netbooks, most manufacturers compete ruthlessly with each other over pricing. A netbook costing $25 less than another, for example, will be more attractive to consumers looking to maximize their dollar. However, many netbooks offer a variety of amenities for those willing to splurge a little, and nowhere is that more evident than with the Dell Inspiron Mini 10. While pricing for the Mini 10 starts at $299, the configuration we tested has more bells and whistles. Costing $574, it’s outfitted with a high-resolution display, an integrated TV tuner, and a six-cell battery. These features may be worth the investment for those who value entertainment options, but we wish that the Mini 10 had a less awkward touchpad design. The Mini 10 shares the same design genes as the Mini 9 and Mini 12; the edges are rounded, and the black keyboard is offset with a smooth silver palm rest and touchpad. The base model of the Dell Mini 10 comes with a glossy, fingerprint-prone lid; our model came adorned with a graffiti-esque pattern called “Stickers 2 in Blue,” and most of the iconography reminded us of corporate logos and characters from the 1980s.

Prices

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DEll Inspiron Mini 10 - Windows® 7 Starter for Small Notebook PCs, Intel® Atom® Processor N450 (1.66GHz), 1 gb ddr2, Intel® NM10 Express, 250 gb hd, Wireless 802.11n (HB95), 56WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (6-cell), Bluetooth 2.1 module via USB I/F with EDR, 10.1" Widescreen Display (1024x600) Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam	$495	See it
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook with Integrated TV Tuner - Up to 6 Hours 20 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)	$659	See it
Dell Inspiron Mini 1210 12.1-Inch Netbook	$699	See it