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    The Official Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Thread!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cin', Sep 18, 2008.

  1. mgh_a1

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    I am not impressed yet. Number one most annoying thing is the VGA output. I can't believe that they are still putting those on there when virtually every modern monitor is using DVI, or modern TVs are using HDMI. I would like to see that get updated one of these days.

    I am using a 1420 at the moment, and I think it is a good size compromise, though I would admit that sometimes it seems heavier than it should be.

    The 12 inch inspiron will likely be large enough to compete with models an inch or two bigger, and frankly, the ATOM processor and minute flash drive would be two huge handicaps to me. Why take that feature hit when you can have a superior 13 inch book for just a little more?

    Nope, if I get a netbook, it will be a 10 inch eee or the equivalent. If I am going to go tiny, I am getting one that's about as big as my wallet!
     
    mgh_a1, Sep 30, 2008
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    Do you think it'll be the sameas I9 which is fanless ?
     
    mmax, Sep 30, 2008
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    I doubt it will be fanless since one may come with a Hard drive.
     
    dougjr, Sep 30, 2008
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    somms, Oct 2, 2008
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    Not sure what is on page 43 but date on page 2 is June 2008...pdf file properties show the file was created 9/11/2008...def not an old inspiron...

    Did mess up on the description though...its the 1410 not I410 :eek:
     
    somms, Oct 2, 2008
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  7. somms

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    praise allah the inspiron 12 comes with win vista or ubuntu
    lets see what happens oct 6

    nice find by the way somms
    seems it was posted sept 29
     
    surefire, Oct 2, 2008
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  9. atbnet

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    Hmm 1210, I wonder if it can live up to my beloved XPS M1210 in terms of weight and size.
     
    atbnet, Oct 2, 2008
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  10. caveman017

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    Weight is around 2.7lbs according to the manual
     
    caveman017, Oct 2, 2008
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  11. Cin'

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    I cannot wait for this release...

    color *red* pleasseeeeeeee :yes:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 3, 2008
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  12. mmax

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    Surprise it's still fanless.Still consider a umpc ? Likely to know what chipset it's using ? identical with I9 ?
     
    mmax, Oct 3, 2008
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  13. tential

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    I thought you liked the Mini more? Isn't this just a bigger mini though?
     
    tential, Oct 3, 2008
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  14. tential

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    Sorry for the double post but did you order the U330?
     
    tential, Oct 3, 2008
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    According to the manual it is the Intel LPIA (Low Power Intel Architecture) Poulsbo US15W.
     
    mh454, Oct 3, 2008
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  16. mh454

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    Looks like a choice of 3-cell or 6-cell batteries with the 1210.

    Also noticed in the manual that it uses a CCFL display. I'm not familiar with this technology. Anyone tell me how it differs?
     
    mh454, Oct 3, 2008
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  17. Cin'

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    I do like the I9 more, but I also like the look's of the I12 ;) :) And, the longer it takes for the I9 to come out a *refresh* w/more color options...I look at other's :) And, yes I do feel this is a bigger *netbook*..We will just have to wait and see!!! ;) :)

    What about you? Are you *feelin this one* ??? ;)


    Cin! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 3, 2008
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  18. tential

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    I wouldn't really need a netbook per say. The laptops I want are all so light in weight that it would be pointless to have a netbook. However if the Studio XPS came out and they offered to bundle a netbook in for 200 dollars I would definitely get the 16 inch Studio and a netbook. Otherwise I'd rather get a nice sub 4 lb notebook with a quick boot into linux and a 6 hour + batterylife. The E6500 was supposed to have that but doesn't so I'll probably lose the quick boot into linux but 6 hour + battery life at under 4 lbs is fine to me.

    Actually the laptop I have right now is the 700m (a 12 inch Inspiron with similar specs). So all I would have to do really is upgrade the ram on this to 1 gig and get a new battery and I would have an I12!
     
    tential, Oct 3, 2008
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  19. Cin'

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    You have some good points...For me it will come down to what I really want at that time..Right now I'm waiting on the I9, and also looking at the I12...

    That's the great thing about personal choice...your mind changes whenever it want's LOL ;) :)

    A nice 10" would be really cool though! :cool: (that's just my own opinion) LOL


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 3, 2008
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  20. somms

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    This means Dell went the cheap route on the LCD's by not offering LED displays in the I1210. Preferring instead to use the old-school display technology.

    AFAIK, even the I910 Mini uses LED display as I see no inverter listed anywhere in the service manual: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins910/en/sm/display.htm#wp1109848
     
    somms, Oct 3, 2008
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  21. Cin'

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    Woah!... :eek: :confused: I guess some more reading is in store....Thanks for the info! :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 4, 2008
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  22. somms

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    Yeah, just looked up the system detail on the I910 and it is an LED display..

    R820G LCD,8.9WSVGA,LED,TLF,AUO

    Looks like a quick way to see if the display is LED, there are 15 diff steps of brightness to the WLED's...got 15 levels on both the I910 & Studio17 with LED screens...CCFL LCD's have less levels of brightness usually @7...
     
    somms, Oct 4, 2008
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  23. Cin'

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    Yup, it's a LED ;) The addt'l is info you provided is helpful! :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 4, 2008
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  24. Phil

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    Is that with 3 cell or 6 cell?
     
    Phil, Oct 4, 2008
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  25. atbnet

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    I did at one point, but I just kept my S10 order.
     
    atbnet, Oct 4, 2008
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  26. Changturkey

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    So is there going to be a release announcement soon?
     
    Changturkey, Oct 4, 2008
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  27. Cin'

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    It would *appear* that it's leading up to it with the released info from Dell. But, that's just my opinion...Monday is 10/6 so we will see what happens (that was per Tesco's site)....but they are not really 100% accurate on a few things, already! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 4, 2008
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  28. Changturkey

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    Arghh, waiting between this and the possible new macbooks.
     
    Changturkey, Oct 4, 2008
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  29. Cin'

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    I know...I just love the waiting game, really rather I do!!!! :p :rolleyes: :D

    Soon, though..I think it will be soon! :) I like to practice patience! :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 4, 2008
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  30. dougjr

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    It will be out soon enough otherwise we can look at news about other netbooks.
     
    dougjr, Oct 4, 2008
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  31. Cin'

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    Yup it surely will! ;) :)


    New avy? Cool..it's nice! :) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 4, 2008
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  32. dougjr

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    I guess they wanted the price for the 12 to be lower so they didn't go with a LED screen or maybe they will have an option for either.
     
    dougjr, Oct 4, 2008
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  33. Nankuru

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    May well be.

    It's 06/10 TMT (Tesco Mean Time). I'm not particularly hopeful that these machines will appear this week, but we can hope. At least the web page hasn't been forgottten; someone has corrected the spelling mistake and the Z530 now runs Ubuntu instead of Ubunto!
     
    Nankuru, Oct 5, 2008
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  34. Cin'

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    Well, maybe Monday US time??? that would be nice?

    You mean they finally fixed it!!!! After how many weeks?? OH lulz... :p :rolleyes: :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 5, 2008
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  35. dougjr

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    I guess we will know in a few hours. Otherwise its more of speculation and rumors.
     
    dougjr, Oct 5, 2008
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  36. Cin'

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    Yeps...we will see..and like you said, if not..back to the rumors... :eek: :(


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 5, 2008
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  37. Phil

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    Phil, Oct 6, 2008
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  38. Cin'

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    Yep, just saw that...Wonder how long it will take Tesco to update this :eek:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 6, 2008
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  39. gamepad

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    Any news? :(
     
    gamepad, Oct 6, 2008
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  40. Cin'

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    Nope..not a word.... :( :( :(

    Ahh that's the way it is for now, I guess...


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 6, 2008
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  41. kgcm2

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    They said it would be this week, not today. Maybe we'll see something this week? Hopefully so!
     
    kgcm2, Oct 6, 2008
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  42. Cin'

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    That would be great...*fingers crossed* and maybe at the same time..there will be more colors released for the I9 (one could only wish) LOL


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 6, 2008
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  43. tential

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    Red to match your XPS cin?
     
    tential, Oct 6, 2008
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  44. Cin'

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    Yes, to compliment my 1530, and all my other *gadgets* LOL... ;) :) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 6, 2008
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  45. Changturkey

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    Another week? I might as well wait for the supposed new macbook.
     
    Changturkey, Oct 6, 2008
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  46. atbnet

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    This netbook and the Macbook are two entirely different types of notebooks.
     
    atbnet, Oct 6, 2008
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  47. Changturkey

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    Yeah, but who knows, maybe the Oct.14 announcement may bring an Apple netbook. I doubt it, but hey it's turning in to a big market.
     
    Changturkey, Oct 6, 2008
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    now im looking for a netbook for school ^^ i bought my 15 inch laptop for gaming but i dont want to bring it to school... so i am looking for a netbook.

    I cant chose between Asus 1000H, msi wind and dell inspiron 9 or 12 lol

    main thing ill do are taking notes, web-browsing and i need at least 3-4 batterie life.
     
    robvya, Oct 6, 2008
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  49. Cin'

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    Hey thar!

    Yep's, there are quite a few choices of netbooks out there now. For me, I'm gungho on the I9...but am also wanting to see the I12 when it's finally released. And, of course with more color choices! :D

    Have you looked at the Lenovo S10, yet? I was also kind of perusing that! LOL. I basically want to do the same as you..but more web-browsing, e-mail, stuff like that! :)

    Good luck!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 6, 2008
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  50. Phil

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    Well the Mini Inspiron 12 has not been announced yet and may take a while to get.

    But Asus 1000H is the only one that gets to 3-4 hours on the standard battery.
     
    Phil, Oct 7, 2008
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