The Official Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Thread!!!

Edit: removed comment. Previous posts deleted, now mine makes no sense. :\

 

So what does all that new information tell us?

Sorry, I don't know too much about the technical details. I'm most interested in the screen and the wireless capabilities if anyone cares to explain.

 

Screen is CCFL not LED as is equipped in I910 mini...
Wireless is mini-PCIe form factor so aftermarket could support 802.11n if not installed as shipped...

 

Any idea if it'll be matte screen?

 

I read somewhere it will be glossy, 1280*800.

 

Why the @)($*#$ would they make a netbook screen glossy?! I swear, these screens are the bane of my purchasing existence.

 

i dont like the size of 12 inch, the screen and keyboard is too small for most adults, 13" is more bearable

 

Well, it's certainly better than the 9 inch screens found in most netbooks.

 

It's gonna be the 9 or 12 for me, I'm fairly certain.

I just want to see the I12 when released, and hopefully by then the I9 will have all the order issues situated!


Cin

 

For sure, 100%

 

The majority of laptops with 12" WIDESCREEN displays have full-sized keyboards. A few buttons tend to get squeezed down, though, like the page
up and page down buttons. But, the important keys you use to type with...

are full-sized.


I am very disappointed to hear they will be going with a non-LED backlit
screen. I can understand the cost reasons.

 

Since the I1210 docs have been pulled from Dell's site, we can only hope that maybe they have changed their minds and decided to add LED display...but I doubt that will happen...

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1410/

The yet to be released I1410 looks like it will be equipped w/CCFL display as well...

 

I wonder if Dell just can't source reasonably priced 12" LED screens at the moment. I expect LEDs will appear, but perhaps not for a while.

Since these machines are designed to be 'mobile' and used in many different places, I'd like to see a matt screen option.

 

You don't think they'll launch all these new XPS' and Inspirons' in November do you?

 

The new XPS models better come out next month or else Dell is going to have a terrible year.

 

Hey all...

See this linky regarding the latest and greatest on the I12~

Notebook News and Reviews (contained here in the forum)
Dell Announces The Inspiron Mini 12: The Netbook Everyone Wants for Christmas (posted by Jerry J.)
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4081797&posted=1#post4081797

Look's good!


Cin

 

What the flip, November .

 

November sounds about right.

 

Yep..right before the official Holiday shopping season, hopefully



Cin

 

Not sure if this link was posted, but here you go

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/26/dell-launches-the-inspiron-mini-12/

 

Thanks, burkle! I was going to post it a minute or so



Cin

 

http://apcmag.com/scoop_we_review_t..._supersized_yet_superslim_12_inch_netbook.htm

Anti-climatic hands-on review w/I210&I910 mini comparision pics...

 

Thanks! The pricing in the reviews states $999...that has to be wrong...
That's the price a nice full sized notebook!

I thought around $600 ???

Cin

 

The battery life is not too bad for a 3 cell and with a 6 cell coming that should certainly improve things a bit. Looks nice; a bigger brother for the Mini basically.

 

Not sure. They are maybe trying to convert Yen to $. Won't be sure on actual pricing until its released in US. Tried following the thread you linked to Cin but people posting there are acting surprised by this other mini and asking very basic questions like what processor it has...lol

 

Yes, that's true...it could be that! Well, I guess we wait for further info Your linky indicated a possibility of other colors...OH prey tell, and please...Dell! :yes:

Aaah yes I see!


Cin

 

They could be using an older exchange rate as the dollar has taken off within the last month.

 

Very true....


Cin

 

the author of the article is australian as is the site, so i assume the article and price of $999 relates to the aussie version.

all laptops cost more in australia than anywhere else, also our dollar is currently very low against both the yen and the US dollar

 

Yes Yes Yes.....A Maximum of 1 Gig of RAM!.....NO NO NO

 

hmm october.. 12" launched.. cards are being played as planned..

 

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/26/dell-launches-the-inspiron-mini-12/

 

Thanks for the info on that!

Thanks for link..I think burkle posted this...2 times is better than none! LOL.

It's good info, for sure! Looks like it's all gonna fall into place fairly soon!


Cin

 

Let's do a summary here and see the pros and cons:

PROS:
1. First 12,1" LCD netbook
For who needs a bigger screen than the usual netbook this is a nice option.
2. Very thin and light
It does not beat the netbook slimness champion (Asus S101) but it is very thin considering the 12,1" category.
3. Different Atom CPU with lower TDP.
Consumes less than Atom N270 but same speed here


CONS:
1. 1GB max memory size
This is because this particular Atom CPU was designed for MID devices and the chipset used has a 1GB RAM limit.Very bad considering the Vista OS.Better go for XP.
2. Weak battery life with 3 cell battery
The 6 cell battery won't fit the netbook case.I hate notebooks that seem "pregnant" because of battery especially in the light and thin category.
3. HDD with 5mm height and 4200rpm rotation speed
This makes upgrades much more difficult
4. LCD not LED
5. Not upgrade friendly.
You have to open the whole case to reach the components

 

First hands on review of the Mini 12:

http://apcmag.com/scoop_we_review_t..._supersized_yet_superslim_12_inch_netbook.htm

 

I guess I would really have to see the 12 in person to see if I like it.

Looking at it compared to the mini 9, I'm not sure I would prefer this over the 9. The reason I got the 9 is the size, and the 12 just looks too big when comparing them!

 

Hey there..Thanks for the linky with info!

Aaah the pics! Both are nice, the 12" is slimmer of course ~ the I9 is sweet ...I think we are going to see several more Brand Netbooks releases before 1/09


Cin

 

Another article by APC with some pricing and options info on the Mini 12:

http://apcmag.com/dell_unveils_12_inch_vista_netbook_for_999.htm

 

Thanks again, for the linky!!! Someone pointed out earlier that this may be Australian pricing?? As, $999 for a netbook is far too much to pay!!! And, also to much to pay anywhere for a Netbook (just my opinion..whereas I could get a new lappy for that price)


Cin

 

The size comparison photos above show a massive difference in size; I suppose I shouldn't be surprised but I am.

 

For real, this thing is a monster(but still not as big as my Inspiron 9100)!

 

So far i'm not that impressed with the 12.

 

You and me both. After being exposed to the LED screens of both the Mini9 and Studio17, just can't see going back to CCFL.

Maybe its just me or I have been lucky with the type of LED screens but the difference between old-school CCFL and LED is night and day...

 

Its not just the screen which I could get over. Its the the fact that the max memory is 1gb. I wouldn't even want xp with 1gb.

 

i'm 99.9 % sure its the aussie pricing. even the first line of the second apc link mentions 'australia's most expensive netbook'.

$999 is also too much for this even here in aus in my opinion anyway, especially for a 1G and running Vista - i'd be dubious about running XP on this as well. if it had a better chipset with upgradeable memory then it worth taking another look at.

will be interesting to see how the mini 12 fares

 

Now to wait if anyone else has a response to the 12. I am particularly interested in the rumored ARM based netbooks.

 

Oh yeah....$999 is way-way-way too much for sure, and your right on, on your comments....1GB..oh my....

I cant wait to see, either! Not much we can do til it's release, of course!

Cin

Yup...I would like to see the responses!


Cin

 

It's on the Japanese Dell site for $966.

 

Since the starting price for an XPS1330 is $949US, I can't see $999 being right for the 12!!

But the restrictions, like the 1gig of RAM, may stop potential 1330 owners from buying a 12 instead.

 

Engadget lists starting price at under $600

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/26/dell-launches-the-inspiron-mini-12/