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

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

  1. cmarcho

    cmarcho Notebook Consultant

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    Oh, Cin.... take a look!
     
    cmarcho, Nov 16, 2008
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  2. Cin'

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    Oh yes, I did look! :D IT look's just awesome!

    (so jealous) :eek: :p :rolleyes: :D

    You probably have the first do-it-yourself...Dell *Red* Mini! :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 16, 2008
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  3. Dunhamzzz

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    Both if its in your tariff, I can send text messages with my mini 9 on vodafone.
     
    Dunhamzzz, Nov 16, 2008
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  4. mostlyharmless22

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    Nothing if you're in the U.S. The inside parts are missing.
     
    mostlyharmless22, Nov 16, 2008
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  5. Nankuru

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    Wow !!!

    That looks fantastic.
     
    Nankuru, Nov 16, 2008
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  6. MrNYC

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    I suggest you take a look at mydellmini.com forums. The site has lots of information that might help you. For example, take a look at these two links:

    http://mydellmini.com/forum/which-webcam-t354.html

    http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/backup-the-whole-system-t241.html
     
    MrNYC, Nov 16, 2008
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  7. MrNYC

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    Really nice work. Thanks for the picture.
     
    MrNYC, Nov 16, 2008
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  8. Cin'

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    Nan..didn't he do a great job! OMG...the red... :)

    It looks like it could be easy..but he took his time, and it turned out great! :D

    Dell's original *marketing of the I9 in red*
    [​IMG]

    His: (I hope CM doesn't mind my doing this) :D

    [​IMG]


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 16, 2008
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  9. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    He did. He also matched the shade of true red:

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    This opens up a lot of possibilities....
     
    Nankuru, Nov 16, 2008
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  10. Cin'

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    Yes, looking at that..I can see that he did :D :cool:



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 16, 2008
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  11. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Hey Cin :)

    It's Red !! :D
    [​IMG]

    http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/17/dells-32gb-inspiron-mini-9-blushes-pink-and-red-in-japan/

    and pink!
    [​IMG]

    http://translate.google.com/transla...spx/pressoffice/2008/081117a?c=jp&l=ja&s=corp
     
    burkle25, Nov 17, 2008
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  12. cmarcho

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    cmarcho, Nov 17, 2008
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  13. Cin'

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    Cin', Nov 17, 2008
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  14. dougjr

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    Took long enough lol.
     
    dougjr, Nov 17, 2008
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  15. Cin'

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    That is a exactly my thoughts! ;) :)

    Now we just have to wait for them to be released in the US.

    patience..patience..patience... :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 17, 2008
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  16. jalpert

    jalpert Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dunno if anyone cares, but I got an extra 4 cell battery for $69. Someone popped up on ebay selling them for $92, used live.com 25% cashback and had $23 something pop up in my paypal account instantly. Seemed like a good deal for a new battery. I know someone said they got one from the outlet, but I don't know what they paid.

    Also, I don't want a 6 cell battery, I don't want it purtruding from the back of the unit and I don't want any extra weight, 8 cells total is enough for me.
     
    jalpert, Nov 17, 2008
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  17. Erokitsune

    Erokitsune Notebook Consultant

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    they make a 6 cell for the mini? i tried searching for compatible batteries but couldnt find anything
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 17, 2008
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  18. mick4394

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    No. They don't make a 6-cell.
     
    mick4394, Nov 17, 2008
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  19. jalpert

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    I posted about a 6 cell because I know a lot of people are waiting for one. I get over 3 hours with my 4 cell, for me 3 hours is the sweet spot.
     
    jalpert, Nov 17, 2008
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  20. Erokitsune

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    im so tempted to order my mini right now but i want to wait for more colour options.

    Ive also been looking at mydellmini.com and found a bunch of mods i want to do to mine, but while surfing and browsing i noticed that the mini does not support a agn wireless card? by that i mean there isnt a third wire for it like in my 1520.

    Does this mean no N for the mini?
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 17, 2008
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  21. Cin'

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    Cin', Nov 17, 2008
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  22. Erokitsune

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    I like how they get the 32gb ssd as well lol, hopefully we'll see that soon stateside
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 17, 2008
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  23. Cin'

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    Yes the 32gb is very nice... :D
    and..hoping *crossing fingers* for soon! ;)

    I've already found a case and bag for it! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 17, 2008
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  24. sc32valve

    sc32valve Notebook Guru

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    Is this the auction? I don't see anywhere anything about cash back except for when I searched thru live search. It said cash back, but didn't mention anything for that auction. I also have a 10% off coupon I'd like to use.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Genuine-Battery-Dell-Inspiron-Mini-9-910-laptop-W953G-B_W0QQitemZ110313582131QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item110313582131&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1199|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
     
    sc32valve, Nov 18, 2008
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  25. mgh_a1

    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Saw a little kid with a mini 9 at a resturant yesterday. I really wanted to look at it and ask him what he thought about it. Chickened out. Or maybe I was just weighed down by the home fries and 2.5 cups of coffee.

    Anyway, it was definitely pretty cool.
     
    mgh_a1, Nov 18, 2008
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  26. Cin'

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    LOL..That's funny how old to you think he was? I saw someone at the bookstore/coffeehouse last week with one ~ They had the black I9...saw me staring, and I said *nice mini*..reply: *yes it is, works great* ;) :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 18, 2008
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  27. mgh_a1

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    Probably not younger than 8, or older than 12. I can never tell anymore. It was a black mini also. Wonder what kids will be playing with in another 10-20 years.
     
    mgh_a1, Nov 18, 2008
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  28. Erokitsune

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    i feel so nerdy when i do things like that :laugh: but its so cool i cant help it.
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 18, 2008
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  29. Cin'

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    That's nice though! The kid had the *hookup* with his I9, and I'm sure his friends all prob's want to play with it! :D lol.

    Yeah, I wonder about that also..what will they have then.. ;)

    It is cool! :D Don't ever feel nerdy! ;) :) Your just you! :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 18, 2008
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  30. Erokitsune

    Erokitsune Notebook Consultant

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    i found a deal on one with the specs i want but its white :(

    must resist the urge to buy until more colour and drive options come out:twitcy:
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 18, 2008
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  31. mick4394

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    How good is the deal?
     
    mick4394, Nov 18, 2008
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  32. Cin'

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    Ooh..yes what are the specs?

    And, are you prepared to wait a bit longer for the color & drive options??

    I am! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 18, 2008
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  33. Erokitsune

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    im looking at 350 for
    16gb
    1.3 mp webcam
    bluetooth
    2gbs ram

    its a friend's dormmate

    and yeah im willing to wait, i dont NEED the mini but i just want my toy :laugh:
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 18, 2008
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  34. mick4394

    mick4394 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya, that's not a good enough deal to jump on, considering you can get pretty darn close through the Dell outlet.

    I'd wait too.
     
    mick4394, Nov 18, 2008
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  35. Cin'

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    Sometimes at the end of that wait for that toy ~ will be the next best thing :D oh lulz.



    I think so too...The pricing at the Outlet is really good as of late ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 18, 2008
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  36. Erokitsune

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    only thing i dont like about the outlet lately is that they're always with xp instead of ubuntu so the price is higher then it should be for the specs.

    I want a 16gb ssd but 4gb if an upgrade is cheaper then just buying it with a 16gb

    i also want a webcam, bluetooth and ram i can always add myself.
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 18, 2008
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  37. mick4394

    mick4394 Notebook Evangelist

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    I upgraded the RAM in my Ubuntu Mini 9 this afternoon, from 512 to a Gig. Surprisingly, it has made a noticeable difference.

    Don't get me wrong, it's not like this thing is blazing fast, now. There is a little less waiting around, though.

    I'd say it was fifteen bucks well spent. I'd highly recommend anyone running an entry level Mini do this upgrade. It's cheap and it makes a difference.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  38. Erokitsune

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    can you redo the kernal on the factory ubuntu to see 2gbs? or would it be easier just to install 8.10?
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 19, 2008
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  39. mick4394

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    I'm really the wrong person to ask about this. I'm a Linux novice, who's fine with using, not so fine with tweaking.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  40. Cin'

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    That's nice that it's working out and a bit faster with the upgrade of RAM you put in! :D Where did you pick your extra RAM up from? That's not a bad price ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 19, 2008
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  41. ytsejam1138

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  42. mick4394

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    Newegg, as always. :)
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  43. Erokitsune

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    would have tried the 25 for 2gbs! but you have the dell ubuntu...

    Do you think 2gbs would be noticeable from 1gb?
     
    Erokitsune, Nov 19, 2008
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  44. mick4394

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    Frankly, I don't think it would make that much of a difference. At this point, I'm not even coming close to maxing out the gig.

    I guess if you're going to really test the multitasking capabilities of the device, it would make a difference. But, then you'd be taxing the rest of the hardware.

    Personally, I'm not that concerned with heavy multitasking on a netbook. Basically, I surf the net on the thing, and that's it. A gig is sufficient for this type of use.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  45. Cin'

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    Of course! I thought perhaps Newegg..but wanted to check! :D

    How long did it take you to install the RAM??


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 19, 2008
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  46. mick4394

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    I little under a minute, I'd say.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  47. Cin'

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    That's pretty good. :D...When I was messing with my 1530 when I first got it..it took a fairly long time....(can we say NoOB) :D LOL


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 19, 2008
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  48. mick4394

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    Not that it made a difference in this case, but I tear down electronics for a living. If I couldn't quickly change out the RAM on a notebook, I should be fired.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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  49. Cin'

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    LOL! :D So, of course it took you *minimal time* putting the RAM in ;)

    For me, when I get my netbook..and if I install more RAM..I'm hoping it will be easier than the first experience for me, on a notebook! :eek: :D

    And, :nah: no firing! :) lulz.

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 19, 2008
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  50. mick4394

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    Anyone could install RAM on one of these things. It's just two screws and a hatch. It's about as easy as it gets.
     
    mick4394, Nov 19, 2008
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