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

My battery on snowball is the 32 made in Korea assembled in
China or vice versa and it works great.. wonder what is going on?

 

Why can't Dell solve their supply issues? You'd think with a down economy there would be less purchasing and more stock available.

 

Agree'd, they more than doubled the production time on mine. I can understand some added time, double just seems a bit much.

They sure didnt delay in charging me for the mini

 

They shouldn't charge you until they deliver it.

 

I know and I ordered my red one.. practically the day it came out and I'm getting mine last..

 

This issue has got some additional attention:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/18/some-dell-mini-9s-said-to-be-shipping-with-smaller-batteries/

I received my mini back in October and have one of the "KR" variant batteries. I talked to Dell support earlier and they have this issue escalated, should hear something from them tomorrow.

 

Do you think they will offer a replacement for our KR variant batteries?
I thought they were better not worse but that isn't true?

 

Wow, that was quick. With the way news spreads online it might force Dell into action rather quickly.



I can see it now, Dells latest e mail...


"Scott, due to battery supply issues your Mini 9 will ship sometime late 2009. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your purchase."

 

I'm so happy for you! I don't post often here but I still lurk. After all I went through waiting for mine, I couldn't help but follow your saga. I can't wait to see the pics.

 

Oh Gosh, that majorly stinks Thanks for being happy for me, still! And, you still have snowball

Heres my config'
(Garnet) :laugh:

• Inspiron 910 Intel Atom processor N270, 1.6GHz, 533Mhz512K L2 Cache
• CHERRY RED Color with Gloss Finish
• 1GB,DDR2,533MHZ,1 DIMM
• 8.9 inch Wide Screen WSVGA TLLCD
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
• 16GB Solid State Drive (mini-card Module/PATA)
• Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
• Internet Search and Portal
• Dell Video Chat
• Windows XP System
• Base LCD Assembly
• Wireless 802.11g Mini Card
• Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
• 32WHr 4-cell Battery
• Bluetooth 2.1 module via USB I/F Non-WWAN Base in Red

I hope there isn't a issue w/my Batt'

*sigh* The good sigh!

Cin

 

Thank you! I'm like...OMGawd.. *no I am NOT a Valley Girl..far from it!!! LMAO! ohlulz

But I'm like getting really excited here....Garnet will be here on or before 3pm tomorrow....Were getting hit *supposedly* w/a huge snow storm tonight.
I hope it's so bad I can't get out my front door in the morning ~ Thus forcing a snow day at home!!!! :laugh: hee hee

That's nice of you following my somewhat long, saga! I can't believe I was still somewhat patient thruout the whole thing!

I remember your saga well, as I followed yours..too! I'm happy things are going well for you, now

Yes, I am probably going to overheat my camera, the battery will start on fire before I even get done taking all the pic's LOL...

Aaaaah...she breathes...it feel's good!


Cin

 

how do you find the battery information, inside the computer when you boot up, verses outside?

 

Dang, I got one of the gimp batteries

In Ubuntu, just go click the battery icon in top panel, then click on the batteries and it'll bring up properties. Not sure about XP

 

Oish...when did get yours again? I'm gonna try not to worry til mine arrives tomorrow..it's better that way


Cin

 

Does anybody know for xp? I can't find it... and Cin mine as you know was first wave.

 

Ohhh..I hope you don't have the bad batt'

Actually, I hope not a lot of peeps on the forum do...


Cin

 

Mine shipped on 9/18, ordered on 9/4m so I think it would be considered part of the first batch

 

Yup... that would be first batch all right. I still want to find where it reads it on XP.

 

Yeps first batch Can you help Jane with her q???
Thanks...

Maybe FK can answer!!!


Cin

 

Looks like the Mini battery issue was actually a non-issue...

 

http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/battery-capacity-24-wh,-not-32-wh-t1723s110.html#p13788

Looks like the Mini battery issue was actually a non-issue since the Korean-made battery that everyone thinks is lesser capacity actually outlasted the China-made one...

 

Oh...soo look's like *no worries* then


Cin

 

So Cin either one will work almost the same... I wonder if one is cooler than the other. I noticed mine pretty warm but I think that is the
hard drive.

 

Thanks for the follow up!

Glad I do not have to worry

 

Yep either one will!
It prob's is the HD They like to get warm pretty fast!

Me too. Huge: Whew....


Cin

 

Whoa, slow down Turbo. It wasn't what people where thinking, a reporting application is reporting different design capacities, one of which doesn't match and is less then what is printed on the battery (4 cells vs. 3 cells). That was the issue stated in the above forum, first post and it is still an issue today.

Granted the discharge time proved not to be an issue we still have the reporting problem.

For me, I have the reporting problem and my battery is only getting about 3hrs on a charge, so I am waiting for Dell to provide a solution/explanation on both.

Curious, does your mini 9 have the KR or CN battery?

 

Mine is a KR battery, listed at 32WHr on the battery. I've been getting four hours out of mine.

I don't know what it reports, as I'm a novice Ubuntu user, but at least I'm getting the usage time that I should be getting.

 

Let us know what happens when you hear back from Dell..Hoping they back to you at your convenience...not their's..which is usually the norm.

Cin.

 

Mick

Type this into terminal:

Code:

cat /proc/acpi/battery/BAT1/info

 

Thanks. I'll check it out when I go home for lunch.

 

So Cin' today is the day right?

 

Yep..its on the delivery truck right now..but I will prob's end up picking it up at the depot..since..Fed Ex will not be able to get to my front door, unless their willing to walk thru above the knee snow

It's ok..Id rather pick it up anyways..then chance having it left sitting outside..I think today is just one of *those days*

Cin.

 

Will do, they have taken good care of me in the past and most of the time call me back within 24hrs.

 

I spoke with a friend in NJ and she said it is really snowing there. Be safe and let us know how it works out!

 

That's awesome..My dedicated Customer Care Rep, actually followed thru on something he told me he would do! I was quite surprised a few minutes ago, and its makes the day a bit brighter.

Yeah its hitting hard in certain areas....So, yes I will be picking it up at the depot this evening..and I will be safe, I try to be at least!

I should have it in my hands, by 7pm this evening.!

Cin.

 

I'm picturing Cin' on a dogsled, right now, going to pick up her Mini from Fedex.

All I know is, I expect pics, Cin'. I want to see what this red looks like on a non-rendered picture. I'm guessing I'll be thinking my white looks quite boring, now.

 

Hey Cin, they shipped both the computers today.. so two red ones coming to compare...... little red and big red...

Hope yours came today and we see some pics soon.
Janie

 

uh-oh... someone needs to go by Cin's house and check on her. She hasn't posted in a few hours now! She's either dead on the ground, or a new computer arrived and is consuming all of her time!

 

She was having some difficulties earlier getting the Wifi to work.

 

I was wondering if anybody knew if I keep the mini12 I could use the
XP version that is on one of my minis?
It would probably run faster?
Thanks,

 

No you can't transfer it over.

 

Herro....I've successfully put the sled dogs to bed, after retrieving Garnet from Fed Ex!!! In fact I am typing on her right now...

First impression shes such a lovely, sweet petite little red Her name fits her well!!! The keyboard is going to take some getting used to. Even my small hands are all over the place on the keyboard...I am a Qwerty typist per se!!! Pictures in my next post Hoping that I will be able to do a full fledged review on her, also :yes: sorr's havin fun with the smilies on her!!!

Jane, thats awesome...Im using Garnet right here, right now...so easy to fall for this baby!!!

Hey C'...can you believe Ive been MIA for several hours??? Oh MY...what to do....And, yes she has arrived, and she has been consuming much of my time. I couldnt get a wifi connection..but its good now...I had awesome help from a great person!!!! :yes:

Thats right...but someone *cough.atbnet* helped me get up and running!!!!!!
Thank you soo much!!!! YRMW :yes:

Pics soon

 

Congrats Cin!

 

Thank you! Here's a few photos'...I will add some more tomorrow.







Hope you enjoy...more tomorrow

Cin

 

WooPEE!! It is gorgeous Cin. Any heads up on the wireless problem/fix you received would be appreciated.

 

Looks luvverly

Well worth the wait

 

Cin' she looks great! Glad to hear you were able to get the issues resolved!

I checked on mine and I hot boxing stage!!

Any idea how long it usually takes to go from boxing to shipped?

Checked Cin's post and hers took almost 2.5 days. If they work over the weekend and ship it Monday I could get it the 24th! PLEEEEEEase dell

 

@Cin'
Very slick. It's a nice looking red.

I'd imagine you'll get the typing down pretty quickly. One of these days you'll just realize that you're tapping away without even thinking about it, very close to normal speed.

 

Here are the results.

 

awesome cin!!! I love the color!!!
For sure I'll keep that baby....
Can't wait to hear more from you!