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Dell Inspiron Mini 9 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Atom N270
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
Level 2 cache: 0.5 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GM Express
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0 (+EDR)
USB: 3
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, g
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Expansion slots
Flash card: SD/MMC
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: solid state
Hard drive size: 16 GB
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 8.9 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x600 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: lacks dedicated function-key row
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: small form-factor clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 23.2x3.17x17.2 cm
Weight: 1.03 kg
Colour: black & silver
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP (SP3)
Audio
Audio processor: Intel HD Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: mic, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion (4-cell)
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Overview

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.

Typical price

£ 299

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