Typical price: £390
What is it: 10-inch netbook with HDMI port
What we think: Good performer but it's let down by its ugly battery pack and terrible trackpad design
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 July 2009
Tags: Dell, Dell Inspiron Mini 10, video calling, operating system, videos
We like:
Good performance; high-resolution screen; HDMI port
We don't like:
Ugly six-cell battery pack; awful trackpad design
CNET UK judgement:
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 has some pleasing features, like its high-resolution screen and HDMI port, and it also offers good performance. Unfortunately, an ugly battery pack and awful trackpad prevent it from being a great machine
Full review:
So far, Dell's netbooks have been hit and miss. We liked the cute Inspiron Mini 9, but were less enamoured with the under-powered Inspiron Mini 12, so we were keen to see how the Inspiron Mini 10 shapes up. Our review sample was the latest, high-specification model, featuring a high-resolution screen and a speedy Intel Atom Z530 processor. As a result, it retails at the higher price point of £390 (other versions cost between £200 and £300). You can enter the code 'NRM1001' to see the full specification of this netbook on Dell's Web site. Continue Reading...
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 History
23 Feb 2009 in Crave
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 bridges the gap
Dell's first netbook to feature a 16:9, 10.1-inch display, the Inspiron Mini 10 should be slightly less fiddly than the Mini 9, but more portable than the Mini 12
9 Jan 2009 in Crave
Dell Mini 10 netbook revealed with built-in GPS
Dell has announced the Inspiron Mini 10 -- a luxury netbook packed with features like HD video support and integrated GPS
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October 7, 2009
Posted by: krnielse
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