CNET Asia Review
Very good
The good: More configurable than other Netbooks; good battery life; XP and Linux OS options. 7.3
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The bad: Some awkward keyboard compromises; no SSD options larger than 16GB.
The bottom line: 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.
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Average User Rating
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Excellent
7.8
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G8 Netbk!!!
May 17, 2009Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Built-in SIM slot; Portability; Battery Life; XP OS!
Cons: Keyboard; Screen?
Opinion:
Netbook is for net surfing right?
Keyboard takes getting used to; but hey, I don't type much with it. Screensize is a trade-off for portability. Setting your screen font size to Extra Large helps.
I think XP OS still has many pluses over Vista. The Zune theme looks great on it. Built-in 3G SIM slot means no USD dongle sticking out. Wifi fast enough; 3G - depends on operator / plan. Entertainment on the go if you have a big SD card. Watch DivX, listen to music, internet radio, DVB-T (buy the adapter)....
Light, lovely and at times laggy
Feb 25, 2009Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Size(Duh!), Bluetooth, boot time(<1min)
Cons: 1GB max RAM, 8gbSSD, "Shift" key position
Opinion:
Im using the mini9 to type this review.
As I love gadgets, electronic devices and things that are featured on this site (hint hint*), I was pretty pleased when i recieved this netbook for free when i signed up for my broadband. Hot out the box it looks stunning and iconic, something i don't mind carrying out everyday. Mine is white with a glossy finish. Thoungh the glossy finish opens to problems like fingerprints all over it but atleast u the detectives can figure out who stole your laptop.
the size, to me is an advantage, but people above 40 with declining eyesight, best look for something bigger as the font size is very small, size 12 is almost equivalent to size 2 on Microsoft Word using my 32" full HD displsy on my desktop.
the boot time is pretty good. this does not come originally as i disabled many startup applications, only leaving the free McAfee A/V and ... Read more
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Jan 18, 2009Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: BETTER configurated in its class
Cons: ..........
Opinion:
its the best choice in its class
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