Dell Announced Its First Intel Atom-Based Mini 9 Netbook At $350
Dell has disclosed the Inspiron Mini 9 mini-notebook PC, which weighs 2.28 lbs. and can function up to four hours on
a single battery charge. The base model carries Ubuntu Linux with a 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor and 512MB of SDRAM. Dell’s Inspiron Mini fits into the netbook class, which is still coming out in the U.S. \
Dell Relevant Products/Services has taken the wraps off a new mini-notebook Relevant Products/Services PC squarely targeted at U.S. consumers. Called the Inspiron Mini 9, the PC manufacturer first offering in the so-called netbook category sports an 8.9-inch LED screen with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels.
To whittle the product’s minimum-weight requirements lowered to just 2.28 lbs, the netbook is weaponed with a solid-state drive instead of a standard laptop Relevant Products/Services hard drive. According to Dell, the device is capable of operating for up to four hours off a single battery charge.
The notebook is available this autumn at a starting price of $349, the Inspiron Mini will ship with an integrated Wi-Fi (802.11g)
radio to enable users to wirelessly connect to the net. Though the entry-level device will feature the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, customers have the option of alternating to Windows XP Home Edition for an extra $50. Other customization selections include the addition of a Bluetooth chip for enabling the device to link up with near wireless Relevant Products/Services printers and other Bluetooth-enabled add-ons.