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    New Mini Inspiron Wish Wishful ~ List ;):)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cin', Aug 2, 2008.

  1. Cin'

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    Hey! I am getting way too excited about the Mini I coming out..so thought...hmmm..maybe start a thread...A Mini Inspiron Wish List Thread...

    Here are some linkys for the Mini I:

    http://www.miniinspiron.net/

    http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/29/dells-mini-inspiron-eee-pc-killer-revealed/

    http://gizmodo.com/393815/exclusive-dell-mini-inspiron-their-first-mini-laptop

    http://yourblog.direct2dell.com/2008/05/28/something-from-dell-at-d6/

    So, I thought a thread more dedicated to the Mini I would be good, and helpful! ;) :)

    My wish for the Mini I would be that it gets released SOON. I have my money set aside for it! ;) :)

    and, that there are no *problems* with it upon its final release! ;) :)

    What are yours? What will your uses be? What color? I'm getting the Red! :) :cool:

    So, let's roll with this thread, and see what happens! :yes: :cool:
     
    Cin', Aug 2, 2008
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    Nice compilation of links, Cin'. I would like to get one with a 16GB SSD. My main purpose would be casual browsing and of course mobility. I would like to use it with Linux.
     
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    Thanks on the linkys ;) :)

    Sweet! the 16GB SSD ~ That would be nice ;) :)

    Browsing and Mobility FTW ;) :) :yes: :cool:

    What color? Would you get! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 2, 2008
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    The red definitely looks nice from the shots of it on the exclusive post.
     
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    My wish for the miniI is a nicely designed optical drive, not one of those boxy things. ;)
    ...I'd also like good battery life.
     
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    For me I am definitely going to try to get the largest internal HD and get a nice SD card to match. :D

    I am really wishing they had launch info on this at least! *sigh*

    As for color, I would probably get a black one. :D

    Also, I think the pics in those links show really well how large the keys are. That makes me excited! :) I just hope the touchpad is nice too, because that's all I'll be using! XD No mouse for me on this bad boy. >.< lol
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 2, 2008
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    CeeNote, are you saying in future models? Because there is no optical drive planned for the one coming out soon...
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 2, 2008
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    What?! :confused: I guess I just assumed that lol. This kinda sucks though. An optical drive is a must-have for any lappy.
     
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    Well for UMPCs they don't really have one... I mean, the Eee PC 701, 901, and 1000 don't have one, and neither does the 10" MSI Wind... so really this 8.9" is right along with the competition on this matter. :cool: ;)
     
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    Yeah, the optical drive would make it too thick though. It will come with the option for an external DVD drive though.
     
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    That sounds really nice, but I thought I read somewhere that the standard battery that comes with it is supposed to be a 4 cell... Hm... I'll see if I can't find that. :)

    EDIT: Yup here it is: http://www.engadget.com/photos/dell...king-on-eee-and-air-in-one-fell-swoop/859925/ 5 Hrs. on a 4 cell. :D
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 2, 2008
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  13. CeeNote

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    Sorry I didn't clarify what I meant. :eek: I meant a nice external drive. I didn't expect it to have an internal drive.
     
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    Aw okay. :)
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 2, 2008
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    Yes the red...*drools* but like a fine lady would! ;) :) LOL.. :p
    not drooling really...just getting really excited ;) :)

    Nice.nice.nice.nice...and no mouse use, for me..either! ;) :)

    S W E E T! ;) :) Long batt' life is a must! ;) :)

    Yups! ;)

    It's ok..we knew what you meant, Cee ;) :)


    OH, I'm multi-quoting again! Will do that often, as with the smiley attacks ;) :) Just consider the smileys a given with me ;) :)
     
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    Same.
    I want it to run cool and have good battery life.
     
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    I just wish the price would be 300-250 bucks. But thats just a wish.
     
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    I think the starting price will be $300 if i'm not mistaken.
     
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    Yeah it is going to start at $299.
     
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  20. Cin'

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    Running cool would be awesome ;) :)


    Yep's it sure is! :) :D :D :cool:
     
    Cin', Aug 2, 2008
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    If they could squeeze a dvd player on there it would be wonderful. I know they probably don't want it to turn into a glorified portable DVD player, but I like watching movies on my computer and if I can have a small lightweight laptop that lets me go on the net and watch a movie or two I'd be in heaven. I'll save the heavy duty stuff for my desktop.

    I guess I'd get the green one, although if they came out with purple that would be my first choice. :cool:
     
    StrawberryCrush, Aug 3, 2008
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    It would be nice, but I think that *compact and ultra portable* is Dell's game plan ;) :) ....But, sweet for the wish list ;) :)

    Along with purple, that Tangerine Orange color for the S15's would be sweet, also ;) :)

    Cin' ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 3, 2008
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    Yeah Tangerine Orange would be my color of choice! ;)
     
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    Sweet! I really like that color ;) :)

    Hey, I just noticed it would match the design/color of the tires on your Avy ;) :)

    See, girls notice things too ;) :) LOL :)
     
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    I notice and it does match! :) ;) Love the color, love the car and I'd probably love the lappy! :D
     
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    Well there then! It's certainly *destiny* So Dell will have to make the Mini I in the Tangerine Orange and your all set ;) :) :p :D :cool:

    And, I would would love it also! But if not, the red for me ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
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  27. shoelace_510

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    Dang... all of this talk about colors has my head spinning. XD

    For me, usually I like black electronics whether they be glossy or matte. :) But if there are lots of options I might be eccentric and shy away from black, maybe just this once. ;) XD lol :cool:
     
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    Yup exactly, now I just have to make sure I don't spend my leftover $ before it comes out. :) You better hurry Dell! :p

    You're in luck then, they're def gonna make it in red, that's the only color we've actually seen in the wild.
     
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    OMG....Spinning in a good way..that's the only way...Don't want to have to do an Angel Exorcism on yah...LMAO oooh soo kidding! :rolleyes: :D ;) :cool:

    Yes, you need just hint of color! And, why not the Mini I..to do that for you, and compliment the rest of your electronics....dazzle & sparkle!~!!! LMAO again.!!!! :rolleyes: :p

    Seriously, it would be cool if you swayed away from black, and went with another color choice ;) :)

    Yes, Dell has to hurry..not only for you, me and everyone else..but just get it done and released! WoOT....that extra $$$ should go towards the Mini I..lulz ;) :)

    Oooh I likes the red..it matches my 1530 that;s why I was grooving on it....and Ahh *oh so shiny* LOL ;) :)
     
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    Heh... yeah. But really I'd take a nice looking black electronic (of any type) over a white colored one any day. :D And no, I'm not goth or emo I just like the look. XD

    But yeah, I'll probably be adventurous, and I already have plans to take the 1 GB RAM module out of the machine I am using now, replace it with a 2 GB stick (already have it) and put the extra 1 GB in my Mini I. :D

    This thread has renewed my Mini I excitement. :) Let's hope it comes soon enough to not let me down. :D
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 3, 2008
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    Oh I would not want anything white esp. in electronics ;) ! So, if needed I would take black over white ;) :) Not goth or emo! :( darnit it! I thought you were...Kidding ;) :) LOL

    OH that is adventurous! I want to know the results when and if you surely do this! ;) :)

    I know it will come soon, and it won't any of us down~! :) :) :cool:
     
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    Ohhh the red... and would this be with the SSD thing? Hmmm... a small, red Dell in my hands.. :) :)
     
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    mmmmm hmmm...the *red* glossy, petite, and very pretty! WoOT! :yes:

    Can't wait....... ;) :) :D :cool:
     
    Cin', Aug 3, 2008
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    im so waiting for this netbook too. i figure its perfect for me when im on the go and when a normal 15in laptop isnt needed. one thing im concerned about is if the graphics chip integrated inside is enough to run the virtual program THERE. i kno it can probably run IMVU and such but THERE has a requirement for an Nvidia/ATI card, so if its integrated it probably wont be working. other than that, it meets my needs for something to use between studying and classes on the go, since i live outside the metro area where school, work, and everything else but home is.
     
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  35. shoelace_510

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    You guys I am sad to say, that unless I can actually see one in person first, I am not probably going to buy a Mini I. :(

    The reason not really being price or performance, but rather that today I saw my first 8.9" in person (the HP MiniNote) and I must say that I think an 8.9" screen may be a little bit too small for me. :S I don't really need it to be quite that portable (the 11.1" Sonys seemed to be plenty portable for my case), so I think I'll be looking into more of the 10" range...

    But I guess we'll just have to see...
     
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    Hi!Hi! ~ This is going to be sweet when it finally comes out...it has to be ;) :)

    Perfect for *on-the-go* and ultra portability ;) :) What color are you looking at getting??? :)

    Oooh no! Well, try and hang on...it should (well should)...be out soon...and perhaps a retailer will have it, so you can actually *check it* in person ;) :)

    And, if you find something else you like better...no worries ;) :eek: :p :rolleyes: :D ....so kidding...I just know you were looking forward to the Mini I... ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 4, 2008
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    Yeah I really was and I still am, I just know that I need to check it out in person before I buy. :) XD >.< lol Thanks for the concern though, I'll be sure to hang in there! ^-^;;
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 4, 2008
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    Any word on a release date? I start school on August 27th and could use one of these...
     
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    Hey, no probs....just try and *hang in there* ;) :)

    Howdy! The release date...is supposedly late August early September! ;) :)

    *supposedly* :p :rolleyes:...Though, if released in late August...it would work out well for you, myself and everyone! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    i havent thought of a color yet. not much of a problem with me. if i HAD to choose, either Red, Green, or Black. but all of the options look pretty neat to me (with the exception of Pink, thats for my fiance). im just worried about specs and such. but i figure itll be worth it.

    edit: i just noticed this, are they still producing the 12in Slim + model they unveiled a while back?
     
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    Hello fellow Mini-Inspiron fans!

    Looking forward to seeing the Dell E released as well. I am just wondering if anyone knows if you can upgrade the SSD (it seems like a lot of manufacturers are releasing larger SSD's for cheaper and cheaper prices recently) and the memory.
    Also, I've seen stories/web pages of other netbooks (ASUS Eee and MSI Wind come to mind) being used for "light" gaming.. just wondering if these Dell netbooks will be able to handle gaming. I wish these netbooks could get a better integrated graphics solution over the GMA950 (maybe to something like a X3100) but that is probably a pipe dream for now.
    Looking forward to more info on these netbooks like everyone else! :)

    Current Notebooks: Dell XPS M1330, XPS M1530, XPS M1710(to be sold soon.. too heavy!), Inspiron 700m, Apple MacBook Pro
     
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    Hey, glad to hear that the color choice is not a problem for yah! Makes it easier, eh? I cant wait to see the *official finalized specs* ;)

    Til, then..its waiting & hoping for a sooner release! :)

    My $$ are sooo ready to be spent, that I have set aside! LOL ;) :)

    You have some nice notebooks! (and several) = wow! ;) :) A good thing! :cool:

    I'm waiting for further info to see..For me, it the ultra-portability, smooth design..and ease of usage! ;) :) :cool:
     
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    The SSDs are most likely soldered on to conserve space. The Dell E Slim (12 inch model) series has magnetic drives, so they should be swappable.
     
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    Atbnet; As always thanks for the helpful info! ;) :)
     
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    Hm...so I'm thinking of sending in my Asus EEE 4g, not too late to return it and picking up one of these Dell Minis, cuz the processor is better and I'd like at least 8gb ssd, as opposed to 4gb. So the only word for a release date is sometime late August or early September? Basically um...do we just check dell.com every day or something to find out when this is out? Sorry, this is going to be my first Dell purchase if I go for it.
     
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    Yes, you can call Dell ;) or do an online chat...or check the linkys available on line for the latest and greatest news on the release ;) :)

    And....WoOT! Congrat's on your future impending Dell purchase!~!!! :D :cool:


    Cin' ;) :)
     
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    Hoooray! Finally indeed. Maybe we'll see new XPS notebooks as well.
     
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    I'd like to see the PUMA platform available with its sweet integrated graphics. It would be the mini-notebook that packs a great punch for its size. Not at the expense of bulk and battery life either.
     
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