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    Inspiron mini coming august 22!!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by chesieofdarock, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. chesieofdarock

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    chesieofdarock, Aug 18, 2008
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    I like how there's 3 USB ports on a notebook of this size :)
     
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  3. chesieofdarock

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    OMG...WoOT! WOOOT....*drool* <<<<lmao...girl's don't do that type of thing...Wait..in this instance they do! LOL :) :yes:

    I am EXCITED that's this Friday! Can we get a WoOT! WOOT!

    Those of us here that have been anxiously awaiting ...yes it's about time!

    Thanks for providing the info. ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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  6. Cin'

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    Yes, but small, sexy, and precious to boot! ;) :) It's all in that *portability*
    WoOT!

    Yeah..I'm hyper now..and didn't even have a 2nd cup of coffee today! ;) :) lulz.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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  7. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    looks like a pda
     
    Clutch, Aug 18, 2008
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  8. atbnet

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    The Engadget post seems to have been taken down. It must have been correct and Dell didn't want the specs out.
     
    atbnet, Aug 18, 2008
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    The Inspiron 1010 (guessing on the model #) 10.1" netbook coming in Oct. would be more appealing to me.
     
    dampfnudel, Aug 18, 2008
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    Why would they launch on a Friday...and WHERE'S OUR XPS UPDATE!?! *Bangs head against wall*
     
    Wolfpup, Aug 18, 2008
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    so cin, do u see a dell inspiron mini or whatever its called coming to ur doorstep. (after handing over some dough to Michael dell first of course :D)
     
    wywern209, Aug 18, 2008
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  12. chesieofdarock

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    I know right? I gave up waiting. Watch Dell make me look like a fool.
     
    atbnet, Aug 18, 2008
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  15. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Max of only 1GB? Why when EEE 901 and others support 2GB?
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 18, 2008
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  16. Jusin

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    If this does start at $299 the specs wont be that great for the $299 version. 4GB SSD, 512mb Ram, no camera, linux.

    I am planning to buy a netbook, but I want to be able to run MS Office 2007. Will that only work on a XP netbook?
     
    Jusin, Aug 18, 2008
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    Yeah it'll only work on XP unless you wanted to use Open Office.
     
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  18. Cin'

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    :nah: no fool you just got a nice lappy, before it was released..Do you think you will maybe, spend the money on the Mini I???? ;) :)

    I hope it is an actual confirmation of the 22nd.. :) I need to check the other sites..but at work now...and I can only *play around so much* :p :rolleyes: :D:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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    Yeah I'll be getting one when it comes out Friday :p I wonder if they will be in any retail stores so that I can look at it and maybe even pick it up.
     
    atbnet, Aug 18, 2008
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    im guessing for a Decent unit with "Windows XP, 16gb SSD, 512mb RAM, Webcam, Bluetooth and wifi" it will set you back 400-450 bux...

    imagine a netbook with no bluetooth, no webcam, only 4gb of space and the not so average user friendly Ubuntu...

    i can afford $299, but i cannot afford $450...i wish it had at least bluetooth and webcam for 299.
     
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  21. Cin'

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    WoOT! Awesome..then, we get to do the *mini-review* ;) :)

    Ooh it would be great to see it...but I have a feeling that prob's won't be happening.....hmmm and *staying positive*..

    This, is good news after all! ;) :)

    Levon...I understand :(...But wait and see for what Friday brings..it could be good, yes?? ;) :) :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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    Heh, I'm tempted into getting it but then my XPS m1530 which is supposed to be both my desktop and laptop replacement would be pretty useless. If I got the netbook, I'd probably leave my XPS m1530 behind on most days, and would kick myself for not buying a PC instead with better specs and of course, better price. It's not like I travel everyday or need to bring my laptop with me everyday, anyway. Meh.
     
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  23. Cin'

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    That is one of the reasons I am getting it *portability, portability*..I will be able to place this in my handbag and go...if I wanted! :D This will be nice for day's when I don't feel like carrying around my 1530, and such! I also think it will be a great companion to the 1530! ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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    Even if it was just a core 2 solo processor, I might reconsider. But as a DTR, atom just wont cut it. Nonetheless, I'm sure it would make a great companion to one's laptop.
    (Guess I'm repeating myself Cin' ;)).
     
    talin, Aug 18, 2008
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    Definitely! Especially since you take a lot of bike trips and such and use your XPS m1530 outdoors from what I've read. Unless you like gaming on the go or run processor/graphics intensive programs, then the netbook would be perfect for you.

    You can hook your XPS m1530 up to your external monitor as it's plenty powerful enough to run most applications. :)
     
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    Why, yes you are!!!! :p :rolleyes: :p ;) It's ok...your..point, well taken ;) :)


    Yes, very true :D ;) :cool: I'm soo looking forward to putting this in a bike bag...and riding around with it (safely - no offroad w/this baby) lulz ;) :)

    And for sitting outdoors, it will be just awesome.....ohhh I can't wait! ;) :)
    Wherever I take it, will be such a *good thing* :cool:

    Yes, that is nice about the 1530 and using it with a external monitor! ;) :)

    Thanks!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 18, 2008
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    wow, finally, w00t!!!!!

    Hopefully one of these with a 16SSD doesn't set me back too much. :(
     
    nolo451, Aug 19, 2008
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    Hey! And, exactly! ;) ...I am enjoying reading the info online regarding the release, potent. specs,, and *drooling* over my color choice! ;) :)

    Too bad, we can't timewarp Friday, eh!! ;) :)

    Oh, I cant wait to see *any and all * accessories for this line! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 19, 2008
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  29. nolo451

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    I hear that. :) ive been checking up on this every week since I first heard about this. Friday can't come soon enough!
     
    nolo451, Aug 19, 2008
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    wooooo now i will have a laptop which i can take to class in school!
     
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    Yay! cant wait for the unveiling.
     
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    WoOT! So, true almost all of us having been checking up on it often ;) :)

    Friday = 4 days, ;) :) I keep looking at the site's with the released info ;)

    I'm so so bad! LOL ;) :)

    Yeps! And, I'm sure you will enjoy it very much! :)

    hee hee - 4 days! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 19, 2008
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    YEAZ 4 days!
     
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    THEN what will they update next? Probably time to update the Latitude's again :confused2:
     
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    Yeppers..got my $$ ready to spend! ;) :)

    It will start over again...like a wheel..that keeps turning & turning...
    You really think the Latitudes?? ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Probably! :D

    I'll be content with this Mini though, for now.
     
    atbnet, Aug 19, 2008
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    lol i rekon on this board, cin is most excited about the mini inspirons.
     
    TheRandomGuy, Aug 19, 2008
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    Me too ;) :)

    Oh, yes, no argument there! LOL. Probably because we have waited, what seems like a long time ;) :) And, now it's literally w/in arms reach for all of us!! ;) )
     
    Cin', Aug 19, 2008
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    Wow, that power supply is about as small as my phone charger. We've got lots of pictures, but how about some confirmation on the price?
     
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    It is REALLY nice looking, and I'd take a Dell over these other brands any day. Seems smaller than the other ones, but maybe it's not. Could FINALLY be the mini palmtop PDA device realized-like 10 years ago you could get Windows CE devices like that with a <100MHz CPU, but now theoretically you can run real Windows on them...
     
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    Price? *final, confirmed* spec points?? These would be nice, and make everyone...even more happy ;) )


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 19, 2008
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    I've been waiting for a Dell release in the mini-notebook market since the first EEE was introduced.

    Dell's support and a $200 gift card has me sold. I'm stoked!
     
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    I want this! Too bad I'm broke.
     
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    You, have a good thing going there with that gift card for $200! Nice ;) :)

    What color?

    Aww...sorry's...It's gonna be nice (I'll stop now) ;) :) Maybe someday, you will have enough $$ saved up for it!


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    i am thinking about getting one of these........i am wondering if this mini laptop has a mic for recording lectures ect? if so, i might have found a replacement for my old axim 51v :)
     
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    no mentions of a mic
     
    Levon, Aug 20, 2008
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    i heard this has a webcam? if so, would it also have a built in mic too?
     
    mtv2004, Aug 20, 2008
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  49. Levon

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    just because it has a webcam it is not necessary that it will come with a built in microphone...im not a %100 sure but according to the specs posted on the internet, no one mentioned a built in mic but it DOES have a mic-in port... maybe they rely on you using headphones with a mic everytime u want to have a conference.
     
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