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

Bummer! I took the back off my new refurbished mini just to take a look inside and what do I see?? One of the clips holding the ram chip in place broken completely in two! The chip is being held in place by only one clip! Whoever orginally had the laptop must have broken the clip and the refurbish crew didn't even check inside (probably because the laptop is functioning).

I called Dell since I don't want a laptop with a broken part. I have to send back the entire unit including the AC adapter. They are sending a box to reship but I probably won't get it until Friday with the holidays in the way.

What a shock! You'd think they would check the laptops inside as well as outside before sending. The laptop was not cleaned when I received it. Must have been a rush job....

On a side note: the mini had one of those coveted WLAN slots. I'm not sure what that is for but my replacement probably won't have it I'm sure...

Replacement won't arrive until the end of the month.....sheesh...

 

Yeah unfortunately they don't have 100% quality rate when leaving the Outlet. The first Studio I received had a bad screen that would only operate on the lowest brightness level. The one I have now though is great.

 

Why, thank you!!! Oh I couldnt connect to my router...I was doing something wrong, but I got help from someone ~ and it's working just great now!!

It is soo luvverly...hee hee..And, so worth the wait!!!! :yes:

Thanks ....I think you will prob's be out of the boxing stage on Monday, also!!!

Oh yes Mick, very very slick...I'm just geeked..(you can't tell can you?)

I think I got the typing down already..It's really quick and easy Just have to get used to the placement of all the function keys

Jane...when you get your's you will NOT be disappointed in the color..trust me...OMG..I actually cannot believe I'm typing on it

Oh Jane, thought you would like to see this pic!!!!
She and her sleeve, fit just right inside a handbag



Cin

 

Oh Cin.. can't wait to see the red.. Coming tomorrow in both...

Hope I keep my electricity as it is going on and off here on the westcoast..
yike!!

 

Nice... Waiting is so hard......We have another snow storm going on right now Last year, we didnt hardly have any snow before Xmas..

 

JUST AS LONG AS i DON'T LOSE MY POWER!!!! HEAT!!

 

I hope not! I thought I could possibly Friday..but got lucky.

Well then..Garnet will run off of her batt'

 

Hey all!

Here's a nice little Protective Case at DealExtreme ~ $4.99 / free shipping.
It's black/red....so it would work for those with the Black and Red I9's

I'm going to also order this. Something less than $5 can't beat that price

https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15379


Cin

 

Is it just me or is this forum down often? I keep having problem loading it but no other forums/pages have any issues

 

Yes, a lot more as of recent...

See, this thread in this section of the forum:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=332891

You can also find all sorts of info there!


Cin

 

Just got that one yesterday... they work great to shove on and put in your purse.. that's what I like about these minis...

 

Yes, it's great! And, that is not the reason why I ordered my red ~ to be able to just toss in my purse, and go!~ :laugh:


Cin

 

what are all the reasons you bought Garnet!!

 

Hmmm, let's see:

• Companion Netbook to my compliment my 1530
• A great take and go Netbook for portability!
• Lightweight, small, sleek & will work great for internet access!
• Great for the coffeehouse or at work..(almost small enough to hide) :laugh:
• I can dualboot if I choose to install that!

What about you?


Cin

 

okay here goes
1. Able to use at work so my information and what I do is private.
2. Small enough that I can take it on trips to visit my mom without lugging a larger one around.

3. It's cute!! So prissy I know.

4. After having snowball, it is a very durable notebook and I like having XP
a little bit longer.

 

Nice.. Same things I lurves about my Red..

Cin

 

Has anyone else loaded the newest BIOS (A03)?

I don't have a change log, so I don't know if this is because of the BIOS update, or if something else is at work here. But, since loading A03, my Ubuntu I9 is running significantly quicker. Specifically, it used to take forever to load web pages, regardless of how complicated the page was. Now, web pages are popping up really quickly. I'm not waiting around at all anymore.

So, am I alone here? Or is this BIOS update the best thing that's happened since the release of this machine?

 

Oh, I haven't even gotten that far yet!!!

Cin

 

I didn't know there was a new one... will have to download it.
How do you get ubantu?

 

Check here for my guide on Ubuntu Installation. If you don't have an external Cd drive though, you can use What's known as unetbootin to make a USB stick you can install from( http://http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/).

It shouldn't be a problem, after all Ubuntu is offered on the I9, if you have problems you can IM me or ask in the linux section of this forum.

Oh, and help me wrangle Cin up and get Linux on her I9

 

ahhhhhhhh consider it done .. Thank you for the information.
I appreciate it.. and Cin... you going to stick your toe in the Ubantu water???

 

THOMAS! lol...hee you know I'm kidding I am in fact, considering the fact of considering it! No, I probs will..

Thanks for helping out Jane!

I think I am....I want to dual boot...

I want to play get to know my I9 a bit more, though.

Oh, I need to show you a pic of the mouse I'm using..it's one I forgot I had bought like 4 months ago.

Will load in a few.

Cin

 

Well I'm always game to learn new things on the computer....
It's a flaw of mine..lol

 

Well, I am too...I'm working on something right now..so maybe a bit later this week

I'm just having fun cleanig it up and getting to know her!
OOOH and tomorrow..shes coming to work with me!


Cin

 

Cin, I will personally guide you through the install of it

 

Let me know Cin how you clean it up??? I'm always looking for ways to tweak XP. I know Vista but not XP.

 

I know you will And, I'm sure the install will be pristine!

I surely will! I used Revo Uninstaller yesterday to get rid of some unwanted programs! I removed McAfee and installed Avira...

OK..here is the picture of the Mini Optical Mouse, I had forgotten I had in Red..it works quite well with the my red! I still will get another MS Bluetooth 5000..but for now it works just great! And, looks good too boot!





I just hooked it to the red, and no software needed It's a very quick, scrolling mouse!


Cin

 

Very nice mouse.. and picture of Garnet. I love that red.

 

Thanks! For something I forgot I had...it's pretty cool!

Here is a whole page of *red* mice I found on amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...=aps&hvadid=2387625881&ref=pd_sl_2nzq7828rb_b


Yeah...I'm gonna have some fun with accessories


Cin

 

Wow... alot of nice ones.. but the one you mentioned seems to have a ton of features for it's price.. 5000?

 

Can the Ubantu be put onto a Mini 12? And do you think it would work
better/faster than Vista or XP?
Thanks

 

Yes, the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000, is sweet...I use it on my 1530. The price dropped again on amazon.com. I love how it will go up, and then swiftly come back down.

at amazon.com - $29.99 / free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Blu...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1229924567&sr=8-1

I know you can find them on ebay for really good prices, also!

I will prob's get this for my I9

Cin

 

Actually, it's Ubuntu

And yes of course it can. It would probably run much faster then Vista/XP, It's more lightweight, and has a specific netbook version.

But instead of Ubuntu, I recommend LinuxMint or OpenSuSE.

 

My mini shipped! Dell offered 2 day shipping when i ordered the mini. Looking at the info online I see they bumped it up for next day for my trouble, awesome job Dell! Getting this bad boy tomorrow

 

Scott, That's just awesome

How exciting to have it before Xmas!


Cin

 

A nice Christmas present from Dell, congrats. I think it is only fair for them to include next day shipping because they should manage their stock better.

 

I know! The timing is near perfect ad I will have plenty of time off to sit there and play with it. My 2G RAM is still in CALI, but I will have some time to see how it performs stock.

I agree, just usually what big business should do and what they actually do are very different. Good to see they kept Christmas in mind and sent it out quicker.


I am excited!

 

Well, you should be excited! I think it's an awesome netbook

Just wait til you get your 2G of RAM


Cin

 

Just curious, why?

 

Hi all, well waiting to open both computers.... trying to work first before my attention totally goes to these computers.
I'll try and get pics of the red 12 before I send it back.. and more on its
speed.
xo

 

Does anybody know how to get the mini 9 to stop the video change?
I mean when it boots it starts in a different video mode then changes?
Thanks

 

Nice, Congrat's on the arrival of both
The wait is over for you!


Cin

 

Hey i forgot...where do i go to activate the truefont???????

 

Oh and does everybody update to Explorer 7? xo

 

Greetings and happy holidays! I ordered a mini9 for my daughter(16).Its neat to track it as it's being shipped. Our mini arrived in Ohio last night so I figure I'll see it in Toledo sometime this afternoon.
Going to wait alittle later in the evening on Christmas to say,''Oh,btw... you forgot one!'' lol! I hope she likes red?

 

T0day is the day! Bummer I have to work late, but the next 3 days I am off and will have plenty of mini time

 

XP Resolution FIX

 

FedEx is taking forever!

 

Congrat's on the purchase of the I9 in *red* for you daughter!

She will really like it....It's just gorgeous..... :yes:


Cin

 

Bah! Now, you how wait feels..YOU want it, and you want it NOW!

LOL...You will have it soon, no worries


Cin