Dell Inspiron Mini 10 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook with Integrated TV Tuner, Dell NetbookFeatures
- 1.6GHz Intel Z530 Atom Processor
- 1GB Memory
- 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 10.1" Widescreen (1024x600) Display, Integrated Intel 500 Media Accelerator
- Windows 7 Starter, 56WHr-(6 cell) Up to 6 Hours 20 Minutes of Battery Life
Terrific Netbook
Note: I use computers for my work but don't pay much attention to details about them. I'm sometimes willfully ignorant of the details of my work computers, so this review (for better or worse) will not be a super technical one focusing on specifications and related details. I wanted a simple computer to use outside of work, and that's what I got here. I received this Dell Netbook a few days ago and wanted to share my initial impressions of it.
I do a great deal of writing for my job and need to have frequent email access. I have a Dell Notebook but find that it's a bit of a hassle hauling it around anywhere, so it ends up staying at home most of the time. When I saw this Dell's Netbook on sale, I thought it might be ideal for my needs. In particular, I wanted something very lightweight that would allow me to access the web, answer email, access PDF documents, and edit documents. This Dell does all that and much more.
My job buys all my computers (the last computer I purchased myself was a Commodore 64 when I was a kid!), so I was a bit nervous purchasing it. I checked out reviews here and elsewhere and they seemed to indicate that the Dell Netbook would work well for my needs. However, I was concerned by some accounts of netbooks being slower than laptops and having many of other deficits. Fortunately, my concerns were unfounded (it isn`t slow and I have low needs for extensive computer memory anyway). I've never had to unpack a computer before (the IT people at my job have that honor), but it couldn't have been easier. I was literally using my new Netbook within minutes. Everything was preloaded and ready for use.
I was hoping that it would come with Microsoft Word, but it instead includes Microsoft Works Word Processor, which I`d never used before. When I tried to open a Word document from my email, I was prompted to download Word Viewer. The two programs are compatible, but it is a bit of a hassle converting documents back and forth. Otherwise, I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. The Netbook is not slow in accessing the net even with numerous programs open at the same time. It is super lightweight -- not much bigger or heavier than a large hardback book. The battery in the back does stick out a bit, although that actually helps make it more stable on a flat surface. Even straight out of the box, the battery lasted well over 5 hours. Other features include a webcam, adobe, media player, explorer -- all the standard items you'd expect. As I mentioned, I don't pay much attention to computer specifications and whether it has this feature or not. I simply don't use my computers for anything too complicated. However, for what I need, this Dell Netbook more than exceeds my expectations. The Netbook's portability make it ideal for carrying it around and travel. I think it would also be a great starter computer for kids and teens.
GREAT UNIT FOR GREAT PRICE
This is Dell Mini-10(Model 1010) - with TV tuner
(The lower model is 10v(Model 1011) (no TV tuner)
* HDTV internal Digital TV Receiver (ATSC)
* Mini TV Antenna * HDMI (out)
* 10.1" Widescreen * 1024x600 Display
* 1.3M Pixel Webcam
* 6 Cell Battery (8.3 Hours)
* Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card (802.11g)
* No Bluetooth (Goog for Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Dongle)
* Windows 7 Starter
* Processor: Atom 1.6GHz Intel Z530 (512K Cache)
* 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory - Increase with ReadyBoost (Goog)
* 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
* Integrated Intel 500 Media Accelerator
* Electric Adapter
* McAfee Security Center-30 day trial(Get AVG Free)
[Inside the box: Dell Mini 10, Electric Adapter, TV Antenna, 2 Antenna mounts (suction cup and top mount), Inspiron Setup Guide, Four (4) DISKS (already installed on computer): (1) Windows 7 Starter Operation System, (2) Application, (3) Drivers and utilities (4) Dell Disk.]
My Dell Mini 10 (Model 1010) arrived today and I love it already. When I took the Mini 10 out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the bulge under the bottom rear of the unit (the six (6) cell battery). I spotted a funny object in the box that turned out to be a tiny little antenna. This confirmed the HDTV Tuner inside. I turned Mini 10 on and went through the brief setup. The keyboard feels good. Fascinated by the built-in HDTV, I affixed the tiny antenna next to the camera with the supplied mount, turned it on and waited while it scanned the available digital channels. It found all the local channels. The reception is great. I forgot about my new computer and admired the great TV reception for the next three hours.
After playing with the touch pad for a few minutes, I realized that a brief tap served as the mouse double-click (nice). HDMI, HDTV Tuner, Windows 7, 6-cell battery. This is a great little computer and a great deal.
Same configuration sells for $514.00 on the manufacturer's website[...] . At $399, you save $115 ($514 - $399 = $115)
I plan to uninstall the free MacAfee antivirus trial and replace it with the excellent free AVG Free Edition Antivirus ([..]). The included Microsoft Works word processor program is better than my old version of Microsoft Word 2000. More than adequate for my needs. Windows 7 Starter is lite, fast and great for my needs. Great Cyber Monday deal. Thanks Amazon for putting together a great unit for a great price!
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