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

I heard the 1.3MP camera includes a digital microphone. I don't know if that is used instead of the microphone you mentioned or it has 2 microphones when configured with the 1.3MP camera.

 

That is probably the one that is built in then. I figured they would all have it. I do have the 1.3mp version though. Actually I got the banged out version lol

Im on it now. Man the battery life is phenominal on this machine. I love it!!!

 

AMEN!!! Invent a better way of handling this and we'll all be impressed!

 

Could anyone suggest the cheapest external CD drive I can get that would work with the mini? I just need one to install and re-install software.

 

Has anyone been successful at booting off an SD card? I have been able to boot off a USB drive, but not an SD card. I have even taken the same files that were on my bootable USB drive and copied them to the SD card and nothing.

When the Mini boots up, you can press 0 for boot options. It looks to me that, if the device is seen as a bootable device, there is a + sign next to it. I have been unsuccessful in getting an SD card to show a + sign.

 

I use a Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. LOL

$50 on clearance most places if you can still find one.

Won't play HD-DVD's but works fine for everything else.

Of course it's HUGE...

 

good idea! I wondered if those worked as just regular drives on a pc...

I've seen them as low as $39 at Fry's in Texas.

 

I found another program to remap keys besides the aforementioned KeyTweak. It's all a little more polished looking than KeyTweak, but works just the same. It's called SharpKeys and it allowed me remap my F10 to F11. However, you can only remap keys the Mini already has. For example, you can't make Fn+Z the F11 key. I also swapped the / key and the + sign.

 

Dell are finally selling an Ubuntu version of the Mini in the UK.*

Price is £269 but it only has the 8gig, possibly slower, SSD, so a 30 quid price reduction doesn't seem enough to me.

I hope all of you who are having problems with your orders, get them resolved soon.

* Technically, of course, you can always delete XP (and any other software you don't want), post the discs back to Dell and get your money back for the unused software, but that's too much hassle for most people. I wonder if you'd get more than £30 back tho'.

 

I just converted my XP Home to XP Pro without reinstalling. It only takes about 5 minutes. I followed the directions from the following guides:

Convert XP Home to Pro Without Reinstalling

Enabling Remote Desktop in XP Home

Also, one of the links in the first article appears to be broken, but the script enable_txsp.bat can be found HERE

The remote tab is missing from the XP Pro screenshot. But I can confirm that RDP into my Dell Mini works. I was even able to change the port from 3389 to 3392 in the registry.

 

I'm with you cmarcho. I've never had this much trouble ordering anything from anyone. I ordered the top of the line model with 16 GB SSD, 1 GB RAM, Win XP, BT, 1.3 MP web cam with a white case. Ordered on 9-17. Original ESD of 10-8. Actual ship date 9-28 with next business day delivery so it should have arrived 9-30. Reported stolen by DHL on 10-1. Don't know what my new ESD will be now. Have to wait until tomorrow for Dell to do anything.

You may be right Cin'. Since I ordered the white cover it would be easy enough to paint it.

Jeff

 

You are just really busy with your new I9...tweaking it and such! Coolio!

Is that what DHL just delivered to me at work? In a cute tiny little box?? LOL...Yes, it could be painted *red* very easily..hee hee.

Can I keep it now, that I have it?? OH lulz...kidding

I hope they maybe can do something for you sooner than the latter


Cin

 

Hi , do you know any remap keys on ubuntu linux ?
Besides , for those who using 2GB ram , would like to know the difference real time performance (opening open office/Office 2007 ) between 1GB vs 2GB on ubuntu and xp ?
Thank you

 

w00t this thread was #8 most active in Sept!

 

Check out this page: http://www.linuxscrew.com/2008/09/15/faq-how-to-disableremap-a-keyboard-key-in-linux/

This will work on Ubuntu.

Here's another link with a simpler explanation of how to accomplish this: http://www.len.ro/work/tools/ubuntu-hardy-heron-on-a-dell-d820/remap-bad-keys

 

That's a very good thing! Double: WoOT..WOoT..:yes:



Cin

 

Hmm...I wonder why you got yours before me and I ordered the exact same configuration 4 days before you.

 

Wow, what a great idea. I had one sitting unused in the back of my closet and didn't even think of trying it. Thanks for saving me the $50 I would've spent on an external DVD drive.

 

welcome to my world!

 

Grr... today was the ESD and got the dreaded "order delayed until 10/9" email....

 

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 325
Rep Power: 4 With the Dell Mini 9

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How do you reset it to the Original factory settings?
I could do it with Vista and F keys but unsure how with this
machine and smaller keyboard.
Thank you for any help.
Jane

 

I have setup my Mini to connect to the internet via Bluetooth with my Blackberry Curve. The following instructions should work for most phones with Bluetooth. Also, your Mini must have Bluetooth. I can now access the internet anywhere I have cell phone service.

Set up Internet APN.

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click Phone and Modem Options.

3. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.

4. Select Standard Modem and click Properties.

5. In the Standard Modem Properties window, Click the Advanced Tab.

6. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following: +cgdcont=1,"IP","<your Internet APN>"

(remove<>when typing in your APN)

Example; +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.cingular"

Note: If you do not know your Internet APN, or if you do not have an Internet APN, contact your service provider.
I have listed some Wireless Carriers and their APNs at the end of this post.


7. Click OK.

8. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK.



ATT/Cingular Settings

APN: wap.cingular

user name for APN: [email protected]

Password: CINGULAR1

This is how I found my settings on my BB Curve - Options>Advanced Options>TCP. The APN will say, for example, wap.cingular



Step 3



To configure dial-up networking, complete the procedure that corresponds with the operating system you are using.

Windows XP Operating System

1. Go to Start > Settings > Network Connections.

2. Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.

3. Click Next.

4. Select the Connect to the Internet option. Click Next.

5. Select Setup my connection manually. Click Next.

6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next.

7. If the Select a Device screen appears, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box. Click Next.

8. In the ISP Name field, type a name for your connection. Click Next.

9. In the Phone number field, type *99#. Click Next.

10. Indicate which users will have access to the connection. Click Next.

11. Enter the user name and password provided by your service provider. Click Next.

12. Click Finish.

13. In the Connect window, click Properties.

14. In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, then click Configure.

15. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected. Click OK.

16. In the Properties window, click OK.



AT&T
Gateway IP: 10.250.250.250
Port: 9201
APN: proxy

Bell Mobility
Gateway IP: 207.236.197.199
Port: 9203
APN: internet.com

Cincinnati Bell
Gateway IP: 216.68.79.199
Port: 9201
APN: wap.gocbw.com
username: cbw

Cingular (modem compatible)
Gateway IP: ?
Port: ?
APN: isp.cingular
Username: [email address]
Password: CINGULAR1

Cingular
Gateway IP: ?
Port: ?
APN: wap.cingular
Username: [email address]
Password: CINGULAR1

Cingular
Gateway IP: 66.209.11.61
Port: 9203
APN: blackberry.net

Dobson
APN: cellular1wap

O2 (Germany)
Gateway IP: 195.182.114.52
Port: 9201
APN: wap.viaginterkorn.de

O2 (Holland)
Gateway IP: 193.113.200.195
Port: 9201
APN: internet

O2 (Ireland)
Gateway IP: 192.168.90.74
Port: 9201
APN: wap.dol.ie
username: gprs
password: gprs

O2 (UK)
Gateway IP: 192.113.200.195
Port: 9201
APN: wap.o2.co.uk
username: o2wap
password: password

Rogers
Gateway IP: 208.200.67.150
Port: 9201
APN: blackberry.net

T-Mobile (UK) 1
Gateway IP: 149.254.1.10
Port: 9201
APN: general.t-mobile.uk

T-Mobile (UK) 2
Gateway IP: 140.254.1.0
Port: 9201
APN: blackberry.net

T-Mobile (Germany)
Gateway IP: 193.254.160.2
Port: 9201
APN: wap.t-dl.de

T-Mobile (US)
Gateway IP: 216.155.165.50
Port: 9201
APN: wap.voicestream.com

T-Mobile (US)
Gateway IP: ?
Port: ?
APN: internet2.voicestream.com

Telcel
APN: internet.itelcel.com
Username: webgprs
Password: webgrps2002

Telefonica Movil
Gateway IP: 192.168.80.21
Port: 9201
APN wap.movistar.es

Telstra
Gateway IP: 10.1.1.150
Port: 9201
APN: telstra.internet

TIM (Italy)
Gateway IP: 213.26.205.1
Port: 9201
APN: wap.tim.it

Verizon Alternate
Gateway IP: 12.168.70.74
Port: 9201

Verizon
Gateway IP: 153.114.115.100
Port 9203

Vodafone (NL)
Gateway IP: 192.168.251.150
Port: 9201
APN: blackberry.vodafone.nl
username: vodafone
Password: vodafone

Vodafone (Spain)
Gateway IP: 212.73.32.10
Port: 9201
APN: airtelwap.es
username: wap@wap
password: wap125

Vodafone (UK)
Gateway IP: 212.183.137.12
Port: 9201
APN: wap.vodafone.uk
username: [email address]
password: user

 

Interesting I just found out from Dell support that there is no way to go back to factory settings without an external optical drive.
So sucks I'm sending mine back.. unles somebody wants buy it.

 

Maybe someone could upload the file for a USB thumbdrive restore?

 

Has anyone received their Mini 9 with Ubuntu yet?

 

Glad I could be of assistance with the 360 drive suggestion.

 

New BIOS A01 is out: http://support.dell.com/support/top...plash?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~mode=popup&file=276234

 

What are the changes between the A00 and A01 BIOS?

 

So far with the new BIOS, I have tested the icons auto arranging on boot and the ability to boot from an SD card. Neither have been fixed in this update. Not sure what's new if anyone can find a difference or improvement please post your results.

 

Well ordered 9/16, ESD 10/3
was delivered today, cool little machine

 

On the hooking your dell up to the bluetooth on your curve, Does anyone charge extra for that? I have a curve also and bluetooth on the mini!

 

I know AT&T has an unlimited data plan for use with your cell phone, but if they find out you are using it with your laptop (since it uses a lot more data faster) they will cancel your data plan or charge you extra. The "unlimited" data plan that is meant for tethering (connecting through the phone) has a soft-cap of 5GB.

 

Crafty buggers :/

 

I used to have the pda plan on my blackjack, with no tethering, and would tether it to my 1505 to surf. I didn't use that much data so it didn't raise any eyebrows. My friend at work did the same thing, and was constantly streaming video and stuff to his Q1, and said he came close to 10gig one month. He said they didn't like that too much.

 

Just got off the phone with Dell and they have replaced my lost/stolen order with a new "expedited" order that should put a mini in my hands next week. I'll post an update if that actually happens.

 

I hope that happens but based on all the other 'expedited' orders that haven't arrived, I wouldn't put any money on it arriving when they say it will.

 

I agree. I'm not holding my breath. If they drag their feet long enough to really p**s me off I'll just cancel the whole thing and go somewhere else. I'll also never buy anything else from them again (that include encouraging my friends and family to do the same). I don't suffer companies with poor customer service lightly.

Jeff

 

Hey Jeff, NOW that is good news for a Friday! I'm happy they are expediting the order for you...that was the least they could do..

I hope that they wouldn't if they are expediting...Did they give you a new order number, and a case number regarding the whole matter???

Cin

 

Guys, you have already be warned by another member not to continue any OSX on PC discussion. It is against the Apple EULA which means that it is illegal. And any discussion about illegal activities will not be tolerated here on NBR as it is clearly stated in the forum rules. Anymore discussion of and along the lines of this topic will result in infraction points and thread closure.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Johnny T - NBR Moderation Team

 

I have a reference number, but so far there is no new order number that I can find on my account. I'm giving them a little time, but I'll contact them again this afternoon if I still don't see any change on the web site.

Jeff

 

You may be able to look it up online at Dell sooner, if you have a reference number...theres an Option in Step #1 to enter your reference number!!!!

Use this linky!

https://support.dell.com/support/order/status.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=pn

I hope it works, either way you will find out soon enough!


Cin

 

Nope, no go with that link. I think I've been there before. Maybe what I have is just a case number for the whole problem. Anyway, they have about 3.5 hours longer before I start calling again to find out what's up.

Jeff

 

Oh sorr's .....I was hoping it may help you! You may have a case number? Usually they will e-mail those to you with the contact info' of who you spoke with.

Either way, I am sure it will show up for you.

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by shoelace_510
Lastly I would advise all talk about OSX on non-Apple computers to stop...

It is not only against the Forum rules but since Apple has updated it's OSX rules they have made it illegal to install OSX on a non-apple hardware machine...

Guys, you have already be warned by another member not to continue any OSX on PC discussion. It is against the Apple EULA which means that it is illegal. And any discussion about illegal activities will not be tolerated here on NBR as it is clearly stated in the forum rules. Anymore discussion of and along the lines of this topic will result in infraction points and thread closure.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Johnny T - NBR Moderation Team

I must say that I am surprised that even discussing this is 'illegal' and prohibited. It is interesting news and I know I read about it on Engadget. I can understand physically commiting the heinous crime is illegal, but news about it? If this is the case, the discussion about tethering with your blackberry may be illegal too as AT&T prohibits this use specifically. And what about talk about using the Dell EPP when you are not specifically qualified to do so? Why the over the top reaction? Has Apple come down on these forums for discussions? Is there a difference about talking about doing this and actually doing it? I'm more interested in the why then anything as the reaction by the mods was rather harsh...just curious...

 

+1, i was about to say somethin about that, but you summed it up perfectly,

 

Guy's if you have questions, or suggestions regardng the forum, etc....

You should prob's go here, and make a thread or look for a topic already open:

Site Suggestions, Help and Announcements
http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1023


Let's keep this related to specific talk of the I9, K??? :yes:


Thx,

Cin

 

I really love my I9 but my friend got an eee 1000H and now I have full keyboard jealousy

 

No... it isn't against the law because of Apple!!

It is merely against the rules to talk about illegal things on this forum...

I didn't mean to imply that Apple had their own talking police. >.< hahaha

 

Looks like no more webcam option on the mini 9.

 

You can check all the orders that are currently in your name by clicking on the Dell Purchase ID # the status page for a known order. Then you click on "View My Orders" on the page that comes up. A page will show all the orders in your name, including ones that have been cancelled.