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

I've been using my TrueLife glossy screen in a conservatory recently and the glare was a problem. Now the Mini is supposed to be used out and about, right?

Which makes me think a matt screen would be great to have as an option. Is screen glare a problem with the Mini?

 

End of the month...but w/how fast these months have been passing...it's really, not to far off.

And, hopefully..Dell will be ahead of the ESD.

This tiny netbook with your huge 1730 ~ What a compliment!


Cin

 

got my eeepc 1000h today. Now that I've had the time to play around with it, I'm actually kind of glad that I had all that ordeal with the I9 and got this instead. The keyboard is right at the threshold of being usable for me, so anything smaller would have been bad.

 

Hi All,

My Mini is in production (ordered on 9/29), but I noticed today on the Dell site that the webcam is no longer listed as an option.

Any ideas why?

 

I asked yesterday when they called to say my order was about 3 days from shipping. I was told they do still offer the option. I read somewhere that this was a glidge in the system.

 

how do you like it so far? I'm getting impatient with Dell and I'm about to just give up on them altogether and stop ordering stuff from them and close my DPA. I am currently looking for an alternative to the mini.

 

This is going to sound wacky to some, and definitely wouldn't work for some, but here's what I did after looking at the Asus machines and almost buying an Aspire One and actually ordering (then cancelling) an I9. I looked at my desktop, a very beefy XPS, and my notebook, an M1330 and thought about what I wanted for really mobile use. Then I bought...

...an iPod Touch. 32gb...wireless...email...doesn't do Excel or Word, true...but fits in my shirt pocket...works for most of what I wanted the I9 for. YMMV and probably does, but it works for me...

 

Hi.

I had to send back an XPS m1330 because of the CPU whine when running on battery. Can anyone tell me if the Mini also has this whine?

 

The bad thing, I think is...that Dell is giving away I9's with the deal on the 1530...and I feel that's unfair...I mean..they can't even keep up with past orders like your's...

I'm sorry your going thru this *over and over* with Dell, Cmarcho!


Cin

 

You sure they are giving them away? I went over there and clicked through and it told me to click here for one startingat 349$, not free!

 

The deal was posted here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4010209#post4010209

But it seems to be expired now. I think Dell saw the post by Cin' (#1309) and decided they should focus on getting the Dell Mini's shipped to the people who ordered a month ago.

 

lol cin is actually a dell spy

 

Yeps..they did and now *the CEO's* are staying up all night to find resolve to this situation! hee hee hee

Maybe.maybe.not!!! hmm you know know, eh? hee hee

If it can get the I9's shipped out faster! That, is a good thing!


Cin

 

Some people have said when they first get the mini they take off Mcafee.
Is there a smaller program or different one you use? Why do you take it off?
Thanks for any information.
Jane

 

I had Spysweeper on my desktop for about 3 years. Its made by webtroot. Never had any problems. I then put it on my mini and other laptop. Works perfect. McAfee is a crappy program.

 

THANKs! I'll give it a try... anything seems better... it slows the computer down , the mini.

 

Would you choose the spysweeper over it's antivirus program?

 

Did Dell discontinue the camera option for the Mini 9?

 

ESET's NOD32 is a nobrainer for best antivirus program. Spysweeper is not antivirus.

 

Ok so I was the one with the failed SDD. I got my laptop back today...WITHOUT THE BATTERY AND POWER CORD THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS TOLD ME TO INCLUDE WHEN I SENT IT TO THEM!!!!!!!!!!! I am chatting with a supervisor right now. I am demanding that they overnight me and power cord and battery... unacceptable Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Dude, that's just wrong.

 

Eeeek..no batt or p.cord?? Let us know what happens from your chat with the Supervisor! They should overnight it to you, for your inconvenience!

Good luck!


Cin

 

Dell Mini Commercial/Advertisement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hSxsDS4aCw

All the Mini's are running Ubuntu!!

 

Thanks for providing!

Yes, I noticed that on Ubuntu!


Cin

 

I better join this board and say hi...I ordered a mini 9 on the 4th with a ship date of 10/27. I wanted a red one and Ubuntu but just didn't want to wait any longer.sooo those of you waiting for red it should be available as soon as mine ships.

Does anyone think when Ubuntu becomes available from dell we can down load it and install it?

Phil

 

Hey there! Welcome to the I9 forum!

Congrat's on your I9 order!

And the *red*....well that is what I am holding out for! And, you say end of October, for the red?? Did the rep tell you this?

If so..that is really rather *exciting*

She waits every so patiently!

Cin

 

Nooo sorry to get you all excited Cin...no one said anything about red coming out.. I just figures since I wanted it,, it will come out as soon as I get mine.

 

Hee hee it's ok... Maybe I / all those waiting on the *red*, will get lucky, and it will come out by then.

I wish I wish I wish...yeah.

Well, at least you will have your I9, hopefully by EOM


Cin

 

Hm... from all of my dealings with them they usually tell you NOT to send in the power cord and battery...

 

I dunno. I read that paper carefully. It definitely said the power cord. There was even a slot in the box that said "AC Adapter" so i put it in there...

 

What were the final results w/your convo with the Dell Supv.?

Cin

 

yea, even dealing with Hp they only want you to send in the battery and power cord if the problem directly involves deals with them.

 

Ok well they shipped out a new battery and power cord today. I dunno when it will be here but soon

 

Well you got a new one...that's a good thing!

I'm sure it will be to you by the end of next week
(I over-estimate also)!! hee hee

And, I know you need it like *now*...but at least its getting shipped to you!


Cin

 

Well my loaded up Mini w/ XP was supposed to ship 10/17 and arrive on 10/20 with NBD shipping.

However, I just rec'd an email from Dell saying it shipped today 10/11 and will be delivered on Monday 10/13............wooooo hoooooo, a week early!!!!

I cant wait to use it at home and at class..... Has anyone had any performance issues loading MS Office 07? Any other performance essential do's and don'ts for when it arrives?

smack

 

WoOT!!!! That's great news...several days earlier than the ESD..:yes:

Congrat's to you on the soon arrival of your, I9!!!

I wonder now, if other peep's that have been waiting..may also start to receive their's sooner than the latter?? That would be such a good thing!


Cin

 

Do reinstall XP. Makes a hell of a difference

 

Has Dell announced any information on whether they are releasing a 6 cell battery or not?

Also, are coupons or special deals common for the I9? I'm debating whether to just pick it up from my school store or wait to see if anything comes out to make it cheaper.

Last question, can you install a standard hard drive instead of the ssd?

Thanks.

 

While I’m waiting for one of my two Dell Minis to arrive I’ve been reading other message boards and blogs to see what modifications or adjustments I might want to make to the Mini when it arrives. I’ve compiled a list of links so I thought I would share them here and also ask if people have found other helpful Dell Mini related links, message boards or blogs.

Since I have not received my Dell Mini I have not personally tried any of the below.

How to install 2GB RAM. Step by Step guide with photographs: http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/2gb-ram-upgrade-guide-t78.html

How to install 3G: Step by Step video guide:
http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-internal-3g-to-dell-mini-9-easy.html

How to install 32GB SSD: Step by Step video guide:
http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2008/09/32bg-ssd-on-dell-mini-9.html

How to install a GPS Device. Step by Step guide with photographs:
http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/integrated-gps-on-my-mini-9-t167.html

How to uncompress SSD
http://dellmini9.blogspot.com/2008/09/drive-compressed.html

How to install Windows XP Pro: Written description and general discussion
http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/installing-xp-pro-on-the-mini9-driver-information-t57.html

How to install Windows Vista. Written description
Part 1: http://dellmini9.blogspot.com/2008/09/vista-install-part-1.html
Part 2: http://dellmini9.blogspot.com/2008/09/vista-install-part-2.html
Follow up posts: http://dellmini9.blogspot.com/2008/10/missing-vista-driver-found.html and http://dellmini9.blogspot.com/2008/10/dell-touchpad.html
General Discussion: http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/windows-vista-f25.html

Very detailed review of Dell Mini
http://www.jrin.net/2008_09_25/dell-inspiron-mini-9-usage-review

General on-going discussion about the Dell Mini:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=985051

Non-Dell Mini specific topics that might be useful to Dell Mini owners
How to Install Windows XP from a USB Stick
http://www.liliputing.com/2008/04/install-windows-xp-on-mini-note-usb.html which also contains other helpful links on the same topic.

How to reduce the size of Windows XP on your system
http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/...indows-xp-on-the-asus-eee-pc-using-nlite.html

 

Sorry, I've already asked this before but I don't think I ever got an answer...is there anyway I can still buy a mini with a built-in-webcam or is that feature discontinued ?
thanks

 

The camera option is available again.

 

Thanks! I just noticed that.

 

Anyone who has been considering the HP Mini Note 2133 might want to look at Amazon. They have all models on sale right now.

http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1223833...note pc,p_6:ATVPDKIKX0DER,p_4:Hewlett-Packard

I'll stick with the Dell Mini, if they'll ever ship mine. It's been in boxing since last Wednesday, 10/8.

 

I was looking at these! Not bad pricing...but I am going to still holdout!
Boxing stage since 10/8...hmmm Hopefully it will be shipped this week for you!


Cin

 

They show it shipped today, 10/12, for delivery 10/14. I would have rather received it tomorrow cause I'm off work and could play all day but I'm supposed to be spending time with the hubby anyway. Wouldn't be nice to be obsessing over a toy all day with him off too.

 

Mine shipped today as well per email, ESD was 10/13. DHL will probably pick it up tomorrow.

 

Well, that's a good thing..finally it will be in your hands!

And, no obsessing over a toy vs. your hubby...that wouldn't be nice at all! LOL

Awesome news for you also! I wonder it, seems like Dell is starting to pick up on the past orders that they had delays on??

Cin

 

Holy balls!! My Ubuntu mini shipped today! I will give this thing a fine thrashing this week and will report. AFAIK these are the first Linux batch coming out now.

 

Great news for you, also!!!

When did you order? Maybe it's true...all the *older* orders are finally shipping now!


Cin

 

9/6!!!! I think Ubuntu was the issue -- for now I'm quite happy!!!