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    THE OFFICIAL: Dell Inspiron 9 (Mini I) Thread...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cin', Sep 3, 2008.

  1. Cin'

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  3. Cin'

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    Ha Ha...that's what you think!


    MAYBE I just ordered it :tongue: :tongue:
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    Im on the buy screen... but what's the battery life?/?
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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    Nah, I got number 1. Michael Dell said so. :p
     
    atbnet, Sep 4, 2008
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    Sorry...he just handed me mine....personal delivery! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    I think I'll wait for more colors or when its added to EPP site or coupons or wait for Ideapad in October
     
    burkle25, Sep 4, 2008
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    Decisions, decisions... I'm a bit worried about battery life, only option seems to be the 4 cell
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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    Boy wow. I hope there are some serious coupons on this.

    At those price points, Dell is offering less than it's competitors. These prices are prices for what you get.

    Wake up Dell, you're late to the game so come out swinging...$349 for Ubuntu, 512 and a 4 gig SSD? 4 gigs...really? The linux version of the Aspire One is coming in at 1 gig and 8 gig SSD and is MSRP at $299 to boot (although vendors are still dragging their feet on getting to that price). At these low prices, a difference of $50 bucks is HUGE! Heck, for $349, you could opt for the Windows XP version of the One which also includes a 120 gig hard drive and 1 gig of ram.

    Severely disappointed. Darn, and I had my gift card ready to spend.
     
    ggcvnjhg, Sep 4, 2008
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    1 GB
    Ubuntu
    16 GB SSD
    1.3MP camera
    about $500

    ... sorry for the jumpy posts... trying to decide to buy or not
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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  11. Cin'

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    I'm thinking maybe too...I dunno I need really think about this... :(

    I am really dissapointed no red....I mean thats the main color they were featuring everywhere.... :( sad. sad. sad.

    Yes, I understand.... ;)

    Yeah....like I said..I'm not sure..I need to ponder.....a bit....and a bit more....
    :(

    At least, it's out.... ;)
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    Are you sure you want to pay that much for that??? Are you not getting any warranties?

    It's ok...I think we all are a bit jumpy right now..... :eek:

    need those coupon codes.......
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    That's what I am looking at, except no camera.
     
    atbnet, Sep 4, 2008
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  14. psygn

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    I would pass. But then again, I'm not looking for a netbook. I do know you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere when it comes to netbooks.
     
    psygn, Sep 4, 2008
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    I figured the camera was worth the extra $25, but maybe not... I guess I don't really use my current camera very much. I like the bluetooth option though.

    Does the Lenovo have the small right shift key? That and battery life are the only things I am worried about.
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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    Probably right. The Ideapad I have ordered is $336 with an LED screen, 80 GB hard drive and 10 inch screen.
     
    atbnet, Sep 4, 2008
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    Honestly Cin, here's my opinion.

    Wait :). This is an initial release and Dell, unequivocally will have some sort of coupon that will hit the Hot Deal type website or instant savings or some other deal that will involve this system sooner rather than later.

    I've purchased over 10 Dell machines but only one Dell when it first came out, the Inspiron 9300. I immediately regretted it when a few weeks later there was a 30% off Inspiron coupon that hit the deal site that would have saved me hundreds.

    I know, normally, the cliche is to buy a piece of technology when you need it but in this case and specifically with how often and easy Dell hands coupons and % off etc, I would never, EVER buy a newly released Dell without said coupons in hand ESPECIALLY in light of the fact that at these prices, there are similar machines that completely trounce Dell's offering.
     
    ggcvnjhg, Sep 4, 2008
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    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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    atbnet, Sep 4, 2008
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    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Ideapad for me too then ... I wanted a hard drive ... I was waiting for the blue and red ones anyways :)
     
    burkle25, Sep 4, 2008
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    Ideapad for me too then ... I wanted a hard drive ... I was waiting for the blue and red ones anyways :)

    what color did you order? how much longer until it ships?
     
    burkle25, Sep 4, 2008
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    wow never mind... looks like you guys saw it already...
     
    blaaze, Sep 4, 2008
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    I got the black one. I just checked and it is still 10/29.
     
    atbnet, Sep 4, 2008
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    Any idea where I can find a nice pic of the keyboard?

    Also... S10 v. Aspire One ??
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    I'd wait til the Aspire One adds the 6-cell battery ... unless you can already find one ?
     
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    I think I may wait.... :(

    Yes, thank for your kind comments ;) :D ....I was like really, really hyped up...and now...well, yeah....I think your correct I should wait....... ;)

    I just can't believe they promoted with the *red* color soo much and release it with only 2 color choices......

    I know, I know you guy's are thinking ~ the color shouldn't matter it's whats on the inside...

    But, it matters to me....I'm a girl...and I wanted/want that *sleek, sexy red* Mini 9 :(
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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  31. Cin'

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    Yeah me waiting...I just don't know.... :(

    Yes.....thanks though! :D
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    color matters :D
     
    burkle25, Sep 4, 2008
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    Is it just me or can you not purchase these? I get through the process and then it tells me that I can add it to my wishlist, but it doesn't give me the option to purchase? Oh well, this may be the straw that breaks my back. I really thought they were going to come through with the $299 price to match Acer, I guess not. And now, I can't even seem to buy the **** thing! Oh well....
     
    kgcm2, Sep 4, 2008
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    No, it doesn't feel right at all..... :(

    It surely does! ;) :) Gotta represent!
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    I was trying to find it on the EPP site, and it said the page was *no longer available*

    NO longer exists...... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    I can still get to the page to configure it. I guess I'll try in the morning and see what happens.
     
    kgcm2, Sep 4, 2008
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  37. Cin'

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    I wonder if its bogged down right now with everyone looking, configuring and trying to order! ;)
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    Well, I'm going to sleep on it. I will need to check the configurations in the morning and get in contact with my Dell insider. I don't know though... if my local BestBuy has an Aspire One in stock... it may be over.
     
    networkwasher, Sep 4, 2008
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  39. Cin'

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    Awww....I feel bad..here we built this up to be simple awesomeness and....................

    yeah......

    Well we will all meet up here tomorrow, for sure and you can let us know what you did...... ;) :)


    Cin.
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    Since you just mentioned it, just checked and all the BB around my place has them in stock again, you should probably check too.
     
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  41. Cin'

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    Maybe I will swing buy my BB and just look it over ;)



    Cin.
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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  42. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    haha I was thinking the same thing :p
     
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    Then t he second you buy something else, Dell drops a $100 off coupon for the Mini.
     
    Sero, Sep 4, 2008
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    yep or comes out with something new
     
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  45. Cin'

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    yeah better Specs and the color RED!!!!!! Always happens :rolleyes:

    I promised myself the next lappy I bought...I would not let myself go thru the:

    shoulda woulda coulda syndrome....sucks to much life energy! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 4, 2008
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    I actually like the black but the specs...

    Good thing i'm not in a rush to get one...
     
    dougjr, Sep 4, 2008
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    right after I got mine the XPS 1530 came out then the Alienware m15x ... still a little bitter, but I love my PICKLES (my computers name)

    I would've have an Alienware M9750 if I would've known about all the mini pcs coming this year :p

    But my next one in two years will be awesome and shiny and yes awesome :D
     
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    black one if available :)
     
    Xirurg, Sep 4, 2008
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