Dell Inspiron Mini 10V Netbook Computer Intel Atom
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- Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Computer Inspiron Mini 10v 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Intel Atom Processor N270
- 10.1 inch Widescreen Display (1024x600) 160GB, 2.5inch, 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
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great buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i love this little netbook! it shipped quicker than expected. such a great computer for the money.
Dell Mini 10v Netbook
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Item was shipped new, and on time as promised. Very pleased with the product and would use the seller again.
The only Dell product I truly love…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m a Mac guy, but the Dell Mini series is the only Dell product that I actually love. After having a Mini 9 for over a year and loving it, I decided to step up to a 10v for the slightly bigger screen and MUCH more acceptable keyboard. For what it is, this is a FANTASTIC computer. It has just enough to get some casual web browsing, light word processing (too small to write a novel on), and media playback done. Its 160GB hard drive is perfect for a netbook, and makes it much easier to dual-boot it, like I do. I have Windows 7 Ultimate and a Unix-based OS that’s “named after a cat” loaded on it, and it performs FLAWLESSLY with both. It’s also VERY quiet. There’s no fan and the hard drive is very quiet and can only be heard when the computer is very close to your ear.
As you may already know, the Dell Mini line has a sort of cult following as being very versatile and hackable computers. There’s a site called [...] that will tell you anything and everything you need or want to know about this machine. It allowed me to take my stock 10v and upgrade it with Bluetooth, 802.11n, and 2GB of RAM. These upgrades help to make it an even more capable machine.
What do I use mine for? Well a number of things, really. I always carry it with me, since it’s so small. I pull it out to send a quick e-mail, check Facebook real quick, etc. But one thing that it does really well is play emulated console games (SNES, NES, Genesis, etc.). I do that on an almost daily basis. It’s fun to relive the old school games from my youth, and on a perfectly sized machine for it. It’s just so portable, and that’s what I love most about it. Capable and portable. The only thing it really can’t handle is Flash-based video, which I blame Adobe for since Flash is so power-hungry. However, playing video of all kinds and resolutions in QuickTime or Windows Media Player is not a problem. I wouldn’t try to play a Blu-ray rip on it, but 720p and below shouldn’t be a problem.
My ONLY complaint about this machine is that the touchpad is far from perfect. There are times where it will incorrectly interperet finger gestures when scrolling or going to click one of the “hidden” buttons. The bottom left and right corners of the pad have buttons underneath them for the left and right mouse buttons. While this saves space and is ultimately a great idea, it could’ve been implemented better I think. But with a little practice and getting used to the quirks, the touchpad is very useable overall.
So in the end, if you’re looking to get into the netbook game, this is the perfect machine to do so with. It offers the best a netbook can, plus the extra ability of being able to (with a little work) experience “the other side” of the computing world. With it’s easily upgraded components, long battery life, bright screen, comfortable keyboard and overall great performance I highly recommend you consider the Mini 10v. It’s been discontinued from Dell, but is still widely available around the Internet and on auction sites. If you don’t plan on hacking, the standard Mini 10 is available from Dell and should be just as good.
Makes a fine Hackintosh!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best netbook currently on the market for those who seek to create a Hackintosh.
Why would you want to do this?
- The MacBook Air is expensive and still rather large.
- The iPad is more of a giant iPod touch than a computer.
- Apple does not make netbooks and they never will.
Basically it’s for people who want an ultra-portable and ultra-affordable computer but can’t stand Windows and don’t understand Linux.
How do you do this? Google “Hackintosh 10v” and read Gizmodo’s article. It tells you everything you will need to know.
Who should do this? Somebody who is at least computer savvy enough to understand the Gizmodo article.
What are the benefits and drawbacks?
Benefits:
- Small and lightweight
- Cheap (cheaper than the cheapest iPad!)
- Can run OS X!
- Has 3 USB ports (more than most MacBook Pro models and certainly more than the MacBook Air!)
- Because of USB expandability you can add more storage space (via flash drives) and a 3G modem for internet anywhere.
- Has an impressively long battery life (even longer with the extended battery pack)
- Optional solid state drive (more durable)
- Has a built-in camera for Skype, iChat, etc.
Drawbacks:
- The trackpad is not up to Apple standards (gee, I wonder why?) but still usable with some tweaking.
- Be cautious when installing OS X and also when doing the updates. Do your online research so you don’t “brick” it.
- Installing OS X on PC hardware is technically not legal, and it voids your warranty and support eligibility.
- The solid state configuration is only available in 16GB (same as base-model iPad).
- Some Mac applications do not accommodate a screen resolution this small. But there are workarounds (see Gizmodo article).
Conclusions: For not being Apple hardware, the “Mac” you can make out of this is damn good. If you can afford it, just buy a MacBook Air because you will get the full Apple experience as it is intended to be. But if you are more of a do-it-yourselfer on a limited budget or just a hobbyist looking to experiment, it might perfectly suit you. Like the Air, it has no optical drive for CDs/DVDs, so make sure you’re OK with that (there are alternatives). This makes a good secondary computer to accompany a desktop Mac. With just 1GB of memory you should NOT expect this to be ideal for graphic design, multimedia production, and so on. But it does make a nice affordable solution for web browsing, emailing and even developing software for the Mac and/or iPhone with maximum portability. I hesitate to recommend this to anybody who is looking to switch from a PC to a Mac because a Hackintosh is not a Mac… it’s a hack! It is a unique computing experience that satisfies the needs of a certain market and it’s nice that the option exists.
I am not advising that you create a Hackintosh, nor am I claiming to have done so, nor am I responsible for your doing so. But if you choose to do it, have fun! If you screw something up while attempting to hack your machine you have no right to demand that Dell or Apple help you. As long as you understand that, do whatever you want! But it can be done, and rather easily. I believe that for some people a Hackintosh is the best option, and the Dell mini 10v makes for a fantastic Hackintosh! Happy hacking….
Surprisingly comfortable, innovatively useful
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Dell’s Mini 10v is simply a breath of fresh air in an ever-cramping netbook market. Particularly, it’s ingenuity make it the most-comfortable, most-useful netbook around.
===== It’s Comfortable =====
Most netbooks are unusable to me, especially where the keyboard is concerned. Most netbooks’ have either tiny keyboards, or their keyboards just aren’t typing-friendly. I frequently work on laptops, so I’m used to the low-profile, “chiclet-style” scissor-switch keyboards that are (or at least used to be) most common in laptops, and in fact I love them.
I’m referring to the type of keys that are flat and flush with the palm rest, and have a little flange or lip on the edges (where the space is between the keys). Such a design makes them spill-resistant, but also makes typing a breeze, as they won’t inflict wrist strain due to tall keys or keys that require more force to press. So, this thing is certainly a dream to use.
===== It’s Innovative =====
The touch pad is small, yet clever, allowing you to press down on the bottom-left/bottom-right corners of the pad to left-click/right-click (respectively), rather than wasting space by implementing separate buttons. The touch pad is also very touchable, as its texture and finish is matte, rather than glossy, making it much more conducive to swiping your fingers across than most of the other netbooks I laid fingers on.
Most netbooks’ touch pads were glossy, making your skin shear and resist the dragging gestures. I find such a feeling to be nearly as annoying as fingernails on a chalkboard! The other netbooks were also noticeably covered in oily smudges and finger grease, both inside the track pad and also on the wrist rest. Instant turn off for me on anything but the Dell! The Mini 10 on the other hand was smudge free, thanks to their use of an oil-resistant softly-textured palm-rest.
===== It’s Brilliant =====
The display is crisp and bright, and it isn’t too shabby outside either, though I recommend using full brightness when being used outdoors. My only complaint about the screen is its native resolution is a bit low for my tastes, which I hope isn’t just a personal preference. I’d rather see more on the screen than to see things big and close up. However, this is par for netbooks anyway. You should look into this Sony (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PII4HW?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8) if you absolutely must have a higher definition display while maintaining the small form factor of a netbook.
===== It’s Media Friendly =====
The built in HD media excellerator and the 9:16 ratio widescreen 10.1″ display is great for watching hi-def movies on the go, with one very important exception: you must have an external DVD (or Blu-Ray) drive. I recommend this Samsung (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C1BBU8?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8) which sports a sexy look, on par with the Dell ’s own appeal, without sacrificing functionality. Video playback is generally smooth and very few hiccups in playback have been experienced. The TV tuner featured in the similar model (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EEP3J8?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8) is really the only media-friendly feature really missing.
===== It’s Capable =====
Great for writing and surfing the Web (after all, surfing was the original presmise of the netbook, hense the name). Just be sure to keep your browser tabs to a minimum and not install too many Firefox extensions, and you’ll be fine. Media plays alright, including Web videos, Flash sites and Flash games. As long as you aren’t trying to multi-task by running several other programs at once, you should be just fine. The memory card reader is an added bonus. I didn’t think it would be all that useful, but it is a life-saver when traveling.
This machine features Windows XP, which runs okay. Windows 7 would be more ideal, as the OS is optimized for the netbook, and it even outperforms XP in several areas, so you can’t go wrong in using it. While some of the other Mini 10’s feature slightly better Atom processors (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00361G10S?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8), the GMA-950 Intel graphics chip used here tends to make this model more conducive (less painful) for implementing OSX, but I’ll leave it at that.
===== Processor and Battery =====
The Dell Mini 10v features the Intel Atom N280, a 64-bit-capable single-core processor supporting 2GB max ram. It supports Hyper Threading, so mild (but not wild) multi-tasking is possible, within reason. Try not to run more than two apps simultaneously for best performance and battery life. Intel Speedstep Technology is also built in, helping you save battery life. We averaged about 7-8 hours compared to the boasted 9.5 using the 60WHr 6 cell battery.
===== What I Loved =====
* Keyboard design – 92% full-size!
* Touch pad design – genius usability features
* Wrist rest – comfortable, remains clean/streak-free
* 3 USB ports – 2-left/1-right is dandy for using a USB mouse
* 9:16 ratio display – great for movies (see above for DVD solution)
* Keyboard + Touch pad design – seriously! It hits the mark spot-on!
===== Dissapointments =====
The things we would have liked to see were:
* 802.11n support – wave to the future already!
* 1024×600 resolution – would have preferred at least 1280×720
* 5400 RPM hard drive – would have liked a faster SSD (even if smaller)
* Windows XP – Win7 is more optimized for netbooks, XP isn’t
* No TV tuner/HDMI hookups – this is becomming more standard
I hope you’ve found this review to be helpful!
im still in love with it!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
i got this netbook a few months ago, and its still works great!
the keyboard is really easy to use, after all, its 92% of the size of a standard keyboard! the fonts on the screen monitor are also easy to read and view, as compared to my mothers netbook, where the words are super tiny.
the web camera isn’t great, its only 1.3 megapixels and it has a low resolution.
i’d say that the number one thing missing on this phone is a microphone, but you can purchase that for like $20 on amazon.
I would say this netbook is good for kids, teenagers, and students, simply because it has what you need with none of the bloated features that only business men would use. For example, i am a student, and this laptop fulfills all my needs such as ms works, fast internet, and some memory set aside for downloading apps such as itunes. speaking of which, the dell dock is a nice feature that this netbook offers.
now for the down side;
the speakers are a bit icky, it has a muffled sound and you cant hear it unless your in a quiet room, but sounds fine with headphones.
Its windows XP instead of windows 7, which i really wish it had!
there is no disc drive, i had to buy an external one off amazon for 20 dollars so i could connect it with my printer.
when i got this, netbooks everywhere only had wifi, but now there are netbooks that have 3G as well, which is something to consider before buying this.
there is no live streaming TV, which alot of netbooks now also offer.
lastly, there is only 1 gigabyte of RAM, where as other netbooks have 2 gigabytes.
what i love about this netbook the most is that its durable. its not flimsy like other netbooks.
but if your looking for an easy to use, low budget netbook that has all of the necessities of a college student and younger, then this is the netbook for you!
Wonderful for recording voice overs and podcasts on-the-road!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No it’s not a desktop replacing full-featured laptop, but the mini v with an (almost) full sized keyboard, nice display and light weight is a great alternative for audio work, especially when size and QUIET matters. Because there is no fan, there’s no noise and that’s a boon when trying to record voice overs, radio shows and podcasts from hotel rooms and other acoustically difficult places. Although I own a powerful XPS laptop it’s been staying home now. I grab the mini (runs Snow Leopard BTW as well as Windows 7) a Porta-Booth sound studio. my VO: 1-A mic and Mic Port Pro and hit the road – ready to record just about anywhere.