Dell Inspiron Mini 10V Review

The new Dell Inspiron Mini 10v  netbook comes with Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB and 512K cache level 2. It also comes with DDR2 533MHZ 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB and reduces the storage capacity of 160GB hard drive to one 120GB.

The screen has 10.1-inch LCD with 720p resolution and 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can be connected to an HDTV via an HDMI port and has the option to include an external drive for DVD playback.

Improvement options are somewhat limited on the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v: It is not allowing upgrades of processor and screen. Even so, the netbook can be configured with up to 160GB hard drive (or 16GB SSD), Beamer internal Wi-Fi 802.11n, optional Bluetooth 2.1 and various colors.

The price is the most important thing on new Dell netbook.  It start with just just $ 299 with the option of Ubuntu Linux operating system version 8.04 or Windows XP Home Edition SP3 installed.

The technical specifications of  Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook:dellinspironmini10v-2

  • Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K L2Cache)
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Ubuntu Linux version 8.04
  • Memory: 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz
  • Chipset: Intel ® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 945GSE UMA
  • 10.1-inch LCD (1024 × 576) WSVGA
  • Two 1.0W speakers
  • Integrated Microphone
  • Hard Disk: 2.5 inch SATA 120GB at 5400rpm or SSD 2.5-inch 8GB
  • Li-Ion Battery 3-cell battery with optional 6-cell
  • 1.3MP Web Camera
  • Wi-Fi: Dell 1397 WLAN 802.11g – Half Mini-card, Dell 1510 WLAN 802.11g / n Mini Card
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Internal (2.1 + EDR) Mini-card
  • Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD / MMC / MS)
  • Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
  • VGA
  • 2 USB ports and 1 USB port Power
  • Dimensions: 26.8 – 28.3 mm x 261mm x 182mm
  • Weight: 1.2kg with 3 cell battery

Review:
“Same basic chassis as Dell’s more expensive Netbooks ; very low entry price” (cnet.com) – Scored 79

“Very aggressively priced. Almost 8 hours of battery life. Other colors are available as options… “(pcmag.com) – scored 70

“The design is no longer cutting-edge, but this reasonably priced portable offers fast performance and long battery life, along with plenty of bells and whistles”  (Laptop Mag)

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November 17, 2009 · Posted in Netbook 

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One Response to “Dell Inspiron Mini 10V Review”

  1. Hubert on March 6th, 2010 9:14 pm

    Nice review of the Dell Inspiron 10V, can you do one for the newer one? Thanks.

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