If you’re planning to use your laptop for taking notes or for research and you’re looking for a product that’s convenient to carry anywhere, then there’s no doubt the Dell Inspiron Mini Netbook is a logical tool to consider. The 9 or 10-inch width makes this lightweight gadget one of the most portable laptops ever!
Good Stuff
This is a great tool for carrying around, since it fits practically anywhere. It's also an attention-getter. Everywhere you go, people will ask you about it. What else is good?
- Fits in a glove box
- Fits in a bag
- Affordable
- Color choices
- Fast speed
- Long batter life
- Great Wi-Fi capability
Not So Good Stuff
- Smaller keyboard feels cramped
- Screen glare
- Doesn’t come with DVD or CD drive
- Some keyboard symbols in weird places
- Tough on some eyes
Features and Capabilities
When picking out a netbook, you will have lots of choices to make—beginning with size. The Mini 9 and the Mini 10 are both small and powerful, and each comes in several colors. Among other flashy things (after all, this isn't a technology site) you’ll also find:
- Up to 160GB of Hard Disk
- Intel Atom Processor
- Up to 160GB of Hard Disk
- 1GB RAM (2GB optional)
- Windows XP
- Bluetooth
Bottom Line
These mini laptops probably aren’t going to impress real techies who look for the big whiz-bang factor. However, they may be perfect for taking class notes and researching, whether you do that online or at a research library.
