Typical price: £329
What is it: Netbook with large 12.1-inch display
What we think: Thin and light for a 12-inch laptop, but rather slow
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Dell Inspiron Mini 12 compared to other ultraportable laptops
 Dell Inspiron Mini 12 |
 Sony Vaio VGN-TZ21WN |
 Asus S6F |
 Sony Vaio TZ |
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| Review date | 9 Aug 09 | 5 Nov 07 | 25 Apr 06 | 5 Jun 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.6
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9.0
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9.0
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9.0
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| Price range | £329 | |||
| Review summary | The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 might appeal if you want a netbook with a slightly larger display than normal. We'd think twice about buying the Ubuntu version, though -- it's simply too slow. The Vista model is quicker, but we can think of other netbooks that offer better features and value for money Read full review |
With 3G, Wi-Fi, good performance and extremely long battery life, plus being small and beautifully formed, the TZ21WN is Sony's best ultraportable yet, although it doesn't come cheap Read full review |
The S6F is an almost-perfect combination of style and substance. Its distinctive leather finish, small form factor and long battery life make it a joy to take on the road, and its powerful components allow it to keep up with the fastest of PCs. It's also tremendous value for money Read full review |
Ridiculously pricey, but the VGNTZ11XN/B.CEK is a stunning example of what an ultra-portable laptop should be. It has good battery life, it's highly portable and it's packed with features Read full review |
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