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

Thanks Cin,

I think I'll pick up a Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook 5000 when I find the best deal on one. It got good reviews on Amazon too.

 

NP....$27.99 is a great price BTW Normally, it's in the $30 + range


Cin!

 

I just saw a few closed on eBay for as low as about $12 including the shipping

 

Thats a pretty good deal!

hmmmm....I may have to check that out!


Cin

 

so i guess i did join the club, i bought my gf a black one for school.

i couldnt resist having an excuse to buy one with the black friday deal, 421 shipped!

 

The Black Friday deals on the Mini were great! I sold my original one on eBay and bought a cherry red one with the larger 16 GB SSD and webcam.

It will match my new Dell Studio 15 (red). Shipping date is Dec. 10 with delivery the next day. Hope it actually comes sooner.

 

Base price is now back up to $349. Congrats to those who got in on the Black Friday deal...and sorry to those who missed it

By the way, here is a GREAT deal for the maximum 2GB RAM upgrade for your Mini 9. You can get it now online or instore at Fry's for only $7.99 after MIR.

$27.99 - $20 rebate = $7.99!
http://shop2.frys.com/product/5175606

Its simple to put it in and will take you less than 1 minute. There are 2 screws on the underside that open a door and you just pop out your existing RAM chip and swap in the new one.
Here is a video I found on YouTube that shows how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaSjAU1lsQc

 

Yes, you did join the club! Congrat's on the purchase of your GF's I9!

Nice job on the Ebay sale and snatching the I9 in Cherry Red..I did the same..and like you it will be a great companion Netbook to my 1530~

My ESD is the same date as yours! I can't wait!

Thanks for the information..it is very helpful!

Oh, I saw the prices got bumped back up...per usual with Dell!


Cin

 

Its kind of funny, when i configured it during the sale, the ubuntu "discount" was more expensive compared to the xp link provided on the forum :lol:

the one with xp had an 8gb minimum and xp for 300 vs ubuntu 300 with 4Gb and a few lower options as well.

 

Hey Cin' Welcome to the Club, FINALLY!!! Now, comes the hard part. Finding the perfect bag, case, or sleeve. The options will drive you more insane than playing around with Dell's configurations.

 

No way. One of the great things about netbooks is you don't need a bag.

 

you just need a sleave and toss it into whatever bag you normally carry around.

 

I don't even use a sleeve. If I'm carrying my I9, it's naked.

The thing was so cheap, I see no reason to go out of my way to avoid scratching.

 

I'm reading on the net that Dell will be offering the Mini for $299 again tomorrow for Cyber Monday. They also have a killer deal on an XPS 15 for $600 off.

 

^ that's just dumb..

 

Why? It's just a computer. My world isn't going to end if it actually looks like it's used.

 

upon close inspection my 1520 is quite beat up battle scars baby!

 

You are, clearly, stupid.

(of course I'm kidding)

 

HEY! i am now officially offended.

*wipes off drool*

I found that my sony studio headphone's pouch makes the perfect sleeve for my netbooks

 

It's always cool to find out that something you already own has you covered. Cheap computers can get expensive pretty quickly, once you throw in all the extras.

 

Thanks ....I already found a sleeve I want to order
Otherwise it will fit into my handbags w/sleeve very nicely
(not that I have a large handbag or anything)

Yup! Handbag...or a really cool, vintage leather camera bag!

I saw that! XPS not soo bad

Get em' get Mick! kidding. LOL.. ....That's cool about the sleeve

Cin

 

cin, you're new avatar scares me

lawn gnomes are scary.

I am tempted to try some of the hardware mods found on the mini forum...as the saying goes..."If its not broken, its not modded enough"

 

I'm sorry about the Gnome...I was trying to lighten up my mood since I had a horrible dream the other night about Gnomes..

No worries, I will switch it back later on this evening.

Aaaa..yes...I think I will be leaving my Netbook alone until I actually install something else, easy and simple..(like Ram)


Cin

 

i was thinking along the lines of hdd status light and internal usb hub for 2 more ports. Its not even going to be mine, i just like taking stuff apart (two ps2's no longer work, but the third one is modded and i learned how NOT to take them apart on the first two)

 

Here's a sleeve for only $3.96 with Free Shipping too!
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14339

It says its for the Asus Eee but reviews on other sites (Slickdeals) say it fits the Mini 9 perfectly. They also said its basic protection, but it's a quality sleeve thats made very well. I just ordered one. For under 4 bucks I'll take it!

 

It seems to only have one slot, so probably 2 GB max.

 

It's an excellent sleeve/case. I picked up one myself. You can even fit the AC Adapter inside if you want. They also have it available in Orange and Green.

Deal Extreme also carries another one made out of memory foam that according to the reviews will fit the Mini 9. However, most reviews state that it has white piping instead of the all black as shown in the pictures. It's a little more expensive at $5.90 and you can check it out here.

 

Hey Cabo, that looks nice.... For that price, there is simply no reason not to order it!

Thanks!

Cin

 

You're right! I just bought one myself!

I found a small backpack at Wal-Mart for $9 and keeping the mini inside the sleeve will protect it in the backpack while I carry my other junk in there.

 

Yup ...I just ordered a few minutes ago...I'm sure it will arrive before my I9 does..


Cin

 

hey guys im having a problem after i installed ubuntu 8.10 on my mini. i installed it by making a usb ubuntu disc, the install went well, made the full partition my root, (no swap) and all is working well.

the problem im having is using Fn-2. this should access the wireless manager so i can choose what to turn off (bluetooth or wireless adapter). however, it doesnt come up... any ideas?

 

i believe you normally have to install the drivers for the FN keys to work, i know on my 1520 i had to in order to get the brightness keys to work

 

You will need to install Aircraft Manager.

Download this aircraft-manager .deb

Now in terminal navigate to the folder with the file and type:

Code:

sudo dpkg -i aircraft-manager_belmont11_all.deb

This will put an application in System>Preferences called Airplane Mode

You will now be able to turn off Bluetooth and/or WiFi However, the Fn+2 key will not work.

On a side note, did you get the sound working? There is a little hack to get it working correctly under Ubuntu 8.10

 

yes i got sound working. very easy fix.

thanks for the download, i wish i could just cilck fn 2 but at least i have someway to turn it off now. thanks!

 

Nice to find one that will carry the mini and ac -- just ordered.

 

Ooh the Orange is nice..too bad it doesnt come in red

Cin

 

Cin', and anybody else in the Brigate Rossi, have you seen this mouse?

http://www.buy.com/prod/razer-pro-click-bluetooth-mouse-red/q/loc/101/205877585.html

Not cheap, but if you want everything to match....

 

Does any1 know whether i can get the new red minis at best buy? (or anyway to get 1 before Saturday?)

 

Best Buy doesn't have them. I've only seen the black and white there.

The only way I can think of that you could possibly get one by Saturday would be from the outlet, but I haven't seen any of the new colors yet. If you want it that quick, you're going to have live with black or white.

 

I was just at my local BB earlier tonight..they didn't have any I9's availi at all And, didn't know when they would have them at the store level.



Cin

 

I need a red Dell mini by Saturday.

If any1 has/can get 1 & wants to make a lil profit (and if they do not urgently need it) then i`ll buy it. (it`s a gift for my sis)

PM me the price including next day shipping.

 

Has anybody received their red mini yet?

 

so im playing on the black mini i got for my gf...its cute haha. I still like my nc10 over it though. It was weird while sitting at work and receving both from UPS

 

How did you get your Mini so fast?

 

Still waiting! And, waiting very patiently
ESD...12/10...Next day shipping


Cin

 

oo lovely pic Cin'

And I am still 'on the fence' about the mini red!! Can you post TONSSSSSSS of pics Cin so I cannot resist any longer? Thanks

 

Hey thanks!

OH absolutely! I surely will post a TON of pics, then you will not be able to resist the *red* temptation! hee hee I am so looking forward to Garnet's arrival..LOL...I know I named my I9...oh well!

I'm hoping I will get lucky, and it will ship before the 12/10 ESD...ohhh yeah!


Cin

 

Mine shipped a week ahead of schedule, so there's hope.

What build stage are you at?

 

dunno, it took them a week to come lol, i got it yesterday and barely had it out of the box when i typed that post

people love me?

I had it shipped to my business, dunno if that has any effect to it. Since i got tired of notes saying i wasnt there to sign i just have everything shipped to my place of work, im not sure if that has anything to do with it

very hard not to open toys at work

 

Ooo, so WHERE do you work? I am sure uPS guys LOVE to visit.... THE SPOTS.. (and geeks @ Dell will just awe over the address and stimulate themselves to work 10x harder?)