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    New Mini Inspiron Wish Wishful ~ List ;):)

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

  1. tonylony

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    Not anytime soon.
     
    tonylony, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Cin'

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    Great! Can't wait to read the review and see the pics! ;) :)

    Nope no news...So, I will look to Dell for the official release when it happens, and check here *Notebook News and Latest Reviews* for the latest and greatest.. ;) :)

    Nothing new...I think now is just to wait on Dell for any *official* news, and as above always check the *Notebook News and Latest Reviews* for any impending news ;) :)

    I'm still excited about it though! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 24, 2008
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    monakh Votum Separatum

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    I love Dell, but really, I would like to know why the MiniI stands apart from its competitors? For example, the Lenovo has an ExpressCard slot which is a rarity amongst its inexpensive netbook brethren. So really, why hold out at this point? I feel it is too little too late.

    Of course, if the prices undercut the competition then the game begins anew....
     
    monakh, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. atbnet

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    I think the main selling point is that $299 entry level price. Asus wanted to be able to sell the original Eee PC at that price, but was never able to obtain it. And since then, they have just completely saturated their netbook selection with higher priced models. Yes, the Lenovo does have some better specs but also starts at $429.
     
    atbnet, Aug 25, 2008
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  5. Cin'

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    That's so true the $299 entry price is a def. eye catcher ;) :)

    The Lenovo does look nice though! ;) :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  6. blaaze

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    ahh... i wanted to write the review... i really did... but i got home late and i start school tomorrow... i'll write it tomorrow after class after i finish setting up my room... sorry for breaking the promise... if you need to know whether this is a good purchase or if i'm having buyers remorse then the answer is i do not regret buying this laptop as of yet... the extended warranty does however make me wary... but thats best buy for you...
     
    blaaze, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. link747

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    Does anyone know what the specs on the $299 entry level model will be? I am wondering how it would compare to the Aspire one that was advertised in the bestbuy ad today.
     
    link747, Aug 25, 2008
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  8. monakh

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    Well, they did attain it, actually, albeit with a decidedly uninteresting model sporting no frills, the 2G Surf.
     
    monakh, Aug 25, 2008
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  9. Cin'

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    Hey that's ok...no worries, at all! ;) :)

    You just take care of the things that you need to do before writing the review/pics...School is always more important! ;) :)

    I'm am really glad you are enjoying it thus far!


    ;)

    Cin.
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  10. Bona Fide

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    So when are the E and 910 supposed to come out?
     
    Bona Fide, Aug 25, 2008
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  11. atbnet

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    All the previous rumor dates have passed. Best guess would be September.
     
    atbnet, Aug 25, 2008
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  12. Cin'

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    September hopefully... ;) :)

    (heehee = cool Avy you got) ;) :)

    Agreed....shall the betting game begin for September?? LOL

    ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  13. tonylony

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    Never ending sytem problems are preventing Dell from releasing the line. Don't be surprised if the date sails into october. I'm guessing that if the product is not ready by late September, Dell will do a holiday release [Nov].

    On the positive side, the final product might be worth the waiting, so I hear.
     
    tonylony, Aug 25, 2008
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  14. atbnet

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    Wow, that's terrible. I guess we'll be waiting a while.
     
    atbnet, Aug 25, 2008
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  15. Cin'

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    Hmmmmmmmmmm. Good news and bad news.... :eek: :rolleyes: :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  16. tonylony

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    Don't take this as "news", I don't want to start any rumors. What I do know, however, is that they really want to get this out by September. Recent competition (the September price drop of the Acers, anyone?) really got them working overtime, and missing their projected deadline might have hurt their sales greatly.
     
    tonylony, Aug 25, 2008
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  17. Cin'

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    Umm well, people may read it that way, since you posted it here! ;) :) You are going to get reactions to your post!!! :rolleyes: :)

    Well, its a wait and see.. and relying on Dell for release information is the a good way to go about things! So a push for September would be nice...

    That's my own opinion! :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  18. Sam1

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    You can buy it @ microcenter now.
     
    Sam1, Aug 25, 2008
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  19. Cin'

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    What about directly from Lenovo? Are there any applicable discounts on this site???


    Thx,

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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    LuxoDave, Aug 25, 2008
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  21. atbnet

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    My S10 has an estimated shipping date of 10/29. Two months!
     
    atbnet, Aug 25, 2008
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  22. webdtc

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    That is going to drive up sales of other netbooks like the EEE PC 1000H from people like me.
     
    webdtc, Aug 25, 2008
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  23. Cin'

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    And, during that time...you still may have *other options* ;) :)

    Yes, I was thinking that too.... :eek: ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  24. chesieofdarock

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    hey anyone know why the aspire one is not on best buy's website. I don't want to go to a best buy this weekend only to know they don't sell them or something when I could order one tomorrow and get the shpping going.
     
    chesieofdarock, Aug 25, 2008
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  25. link747

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    It is on their website. Just search acer aspire one and it will show up. Or use the following link. Acer Aspire one
     
    link747, Aug 25, 2008
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  26. GeorgeJ

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    Looks like the starting prices of the Inspiron Mini are going to be $349 for Ubuntu and $389 for XP... and these are just starting prices...

    Prices look interesting indeed... by the time you spec out the 16gb SSD, higher capacity battery, bluetooth and 1.3MP camera the price could be around $500-$550 I am guessing... so competitive with the Asus 901 indeed... very interesting times...

    http://i37.tinypic.com/a3no9j.jpg
     
    GeorgeJ, Aug 25, 2008
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  27. Cin'

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    Hey... :D aaah see below!!! ;) :)

    Oish you answered him what I was going to! LOL ;) :) Thanks...

    Nice..this is nice information...Thank you so much for sharing ;) :)

    Now I can see the Sunshine..though it's dark outside! ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  28. atbnet

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    The plot thickens. Thanks for the image.
     
    atbnet, Aug 25, 2008
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  29. link747

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    Well I wish dell made the specs available and all the upgrades and price points avaialbe so we would know how it compares to the competitors. I was set on getting a dell xps 1530, but then saw the coupons that work with the new 15" Hp's and was looking at those, plus my bestbuy has the gateway 6860 on clearance for 950,(but it is a 17" and just so big). If bestbuy would drop the price on the gateway even more, i might have to go that route and buy either an inspiron mini for portability(cause 17" isn't that portable), but I doubt they would just drop the price, I would most likely have to buy the acer aspire one or something with it to get them to drop the price. /shrug, so many choices, wish this decision was easier.
     
    link747, Aug 25, 2008
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  30. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Hm... well definitely check out the Dell Coupons on this site if you haven't already. :D
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 25, 2008
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  31. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    and, thickens and thickens that it must be *stirred* ;) :) lol.
    but nice news.


    I'm with Shoelace try and check the Dell coupons on this site! ;) :)
    Do you have a EPP discount, or are you a student????

    Agreed! ;) :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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  32. chesieofdarock

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    oh they updated it thanks
     
    chesieofdarock, Aug 26, 2008
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  33. link747

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    The XPS 1530 I was looking at was from the EPP deal that is posted in the deals thred. I get the epp discount through my employer plus I already registered and got that 5% discount that stacks. Just not sure if I want to get something with midrange graphics like the 8600 or 9600 or something more powerful like the 8800 gts in the gateway.
     
    link747, Aug 26, 2008
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  34. TheRandomGuy

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    on the australian dell website under the home laptops it says
    inspiron (3) indicating that there are 3 inspiron laptops however if u go in there is only 2. I wonder if that is just a glitch or maybe the minis are finally coming out!
     
    TheRandomGuy, Aug 26, 2008
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  35. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey....Having the EPP discount is a really good thing ;) :)


    It could be! We just don't know...but this being the last week of August...maybe there will really be a nice *roll-out*!!!!! :D :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 26, 2008
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  36. kgcm2

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    It's probably because of the Inspiron 13 going live.
     
    kgcm2, Aug 26, 2008
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  37. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    You just may be right!...Now the Mini I needs to go *live*

    ;) :)


    Cin.
     
    Cin', Aug 26, 2008
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  38. webdtc

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    Yup, Inspiron 13 has gone live. Seems like a nice 13".

    Also did you see the 'leaked' XPS line?

    And yes, the mini/910/E needs some official news :)

    I'm sure it is next in line.
     
    webdtc, Aug 26, 2008
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  39. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    ^^^Yup's I saw all that...now I'm really thinking (mind wandering) is it all tied in? Will we see the release next week, maybe?? I could only hope!
    It just has to be next in line! ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 27, 2008
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  40. Nankuru

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    I hope so :)

    I've been out of the loop for a while so I checked out the last few pages for any updates.... and it seems there's no news at all :( Is that right?
     
    Nankuru, Aug 27, 2008
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  41. Cin'

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    Hey thar!
    Nothing really *solid* meaning: actual... :) Sorr's....I want and wish we had more *definitive* info.....No worries, hold steady and it will happen, soon...I'm sure!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 27, 2008
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  42. Nankuru

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    Thanks for that Cin'. I promise I'll pay attention in future.

    Looking at a few netbooks over the weekend has rekindled my interest and I'm hoping Dell will produce something better and better value than the oposition. I hope the delays are due to them getting it right first time; they must be under pressure as other manufacturers take market share.
     
    Nankuru, Aug 27, 2008
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  43. atbnet

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    The latest news is probably a September release. Maybe October if they keep having problems.
     
    atbnet, Aug 27, 2008
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    I saw one of these briefly at my college campus. A Dell rep was showing to a bunch of people. I didn't get to handle it, but from what I could see, it looked like a pretty sleek laptop, and the screen looked quite sharp and bright.
     
    blindpan, Aug 27, 2008
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  45. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    A release of between Sept. 1-9, would be ideal!!! barring any more *barriers*

    lulz... ;) :)


    Serious??!!! Well, at least you got to actually see it! ;) :)

    And love, those words of description: Sleek, Sharp, and Bright!

    Thanks for sharing! ;) :) Now, it has to be a matter of time!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 27, 2008
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  46. AmericanGal

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    I called Dell tonight to inquiry about the Mini Inspiron and was told they couldn't say anything yet as it's "not quite ready". The sales person gave me her contact information and said to call back around Sept. 4-5 and she would know more. I wonder if that means a release the second week of September?
     
    AmericanGal, Aug 27, 2008
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  47. AmericanGal

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    Make that "not yet ready" (typo)
     
    AmericanGal, Aug 27, 2008
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  48. Cin'

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    Wahoo..also thank you for sharing...so possibly the beginning of Sept. (like I thought, maybe) ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 27, 2008
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    Your_destinY, Aug 28, 2008
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    I wonder many of the netbooks put the shift key to the right of the arrow key?

    I would much rather have it to the left and have the arrow key above the right arrow key since I don't use the arrow keys nearly as much as the right shift key.
     
    webdtc, Aug 28, 2008
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