The Netbook segment is hitting a new screen size with Dell's Inspiron Mini 12 likely to be the pioneer 12.1-inch Netbook in the market. Japan is the first country to get dibs on the unit, with a rollout to other Asia-Pacific markets scheduled for the near future.

One of the main criticisms of the Netbook segment is that with a limited screen estate and small keyboard, working on one is difficult at best. But while hitting the same display size as traditional ultraportables may seem like a good idea, the problem now lies not with the hardware but on managing the expectations of users who may anticipate the same functionality as full-fledged laptops.
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aweysham: Im kind of lost here. why opt for this "netbook" when you can get something like the ASUS U6 ...

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