If you have been wondering why the price of Dell Inspiron Mini 10v is getting cheaper lately, here is the reason. The new Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (no longer called 10v) had just been released couple of days ago.
Beside the new looks (some say taking cue from Adamo especially the hinge) the new Intel Atom N450 is now powering this netbook, which is said to be more power efficient.
Dell claimed the 6 cells battery can lasted up to 9.5 hours, compared to the 2009 model which lasted 1.5 hours less. However, the weight is now little bit heavier at 1.25kg compared to 1.17kg on the previous model.
Except the price tag at RM1299 which is RM100 pricier from previous model, the enhancement does make this netbook a better piece of machine. Head to Inspiron Mini page for detail spec.
Dell apparently has slashed the price of its Inspiron mini 10 netbook to MYR1699 from MYR1899 when it was first released to the local market. No worry, as the specs are remain exactly the same.
But personally, I think netbook should be priced below MYR1500 in order to look more tempting.
WWAN support and other ‘coming soon’ features are still nowhere to be seen. Head to this page to find out more.
Inspiron Mini 10available on Malaysia market around mid of March. With price tag starting fromRM1899, it’s quite pricey compared to other netbooks in the market.
Just in case if you plan to get one for yourself, check this unboxing video by Jason of Digitalhomethought. It’s rather a long video, but it has extensive review, revealing the inside out of this netbook.
After almost a month released on the US market, Inspiron Mini 10 finally make it way here on Dell.com.my. It priced from MYR 1899 with standard feature as below. We went to Dell Store Mid Valley Megamall today to get closer look, but the store has not yet to put it on display.
Processor: Intel® Atom™ Z530 (1.6GHz)
Operating system : Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Memory : 1GB (1×1GB) DDR-2 SDRAM
Monitor : 10.1″ WSVGA (WLED) with Edge-to-Edge PMMA
Hard Drive: 160GB* Hard Drive
Graphic Card : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Wireless Network Card : Dell™ Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Half Mini Card
Internal WWAN support are included on the ‘coming soon’ spec section, I guess Dell Mini 10 could be succeeding Dell Mini 9, on Maxis Broadband bundle package.
Coming Soon
Your new best friend is about to get even better. The Inspiron Mini 10 will be loaded with all-new features launched at a later date. All of these features are exclusive to the re-launch. Here is what you can look forward to:
HD capabilities – Enjoy your favorite movies on the optional 720p Hi-def 10.1″ seamless display.
More Storage – Do even more with optional 2GB memory and optional 250GB3 hard drive.
Navigation – Know your way like the back of your hand using the optional GPS with optional internal WWAN support.
Design Studio – Personalize your Mini 10 with cool designs from the artist, Tristen Eaton, in Dell’s Design Studio.
Long battery life – No need to sacrifice weight for battery life. The Inspiron Mini 10 provides extended battery life while keeping the weight of the system under 3 pounds. 3-cell: approx. 3 hours. 6-cell: approx. 6.5 hours.
The New TV – Watch your favorite TV shows with the internal digital TV tuner.
The new Dell Mini 10 is now officially open for sale. Those that wanted to be among the first get hold of it, can start booking from QVC. It will however only available at Dell.com on 26th February. The rest of the world has to wait a little longer..
Main specifications:
Windows XP and Ubuntu 8.0.4 (soon)
1 GB Ram (not upgradable)
Intel Atom processor (Z520 and Z530)
16:9 edge-to-edge display (maximum res. 1024 x 768)
3 USB ports
Ethernet jack
4-in-1 memory card reader
AC Power in
1 line out + 1 Mic-in ports.
weight 2.86 lbs (for 3-cell battery)
3 hours of battery life (for the standard 3-cell battery)
