Compare Prices : Dell Inspiron Mini 10 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Cool art work, good keyboard, displays high definition TV, 250GB hard drive, HDMI, 1366x768 resolution

Cons: Touchpad is very awkward to use, Dell digital TV utility can't record programs, no vents on the sides, relatively slow application performance

Verdict: The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is a great netbook, especially if you want a high resolution, a large amount of storage space and the convenience of an HDMI output. It's let down by the poor digital TV software, slow performance and the awkward touchpad. We ...

Review summary: Dell's Mini netbook has got bigger, but at the same time slimmed down a bit. How does the new design shape up?

Pros: Large keyboard. Well built. Potentially HD graphics

Cons: Poor battery life. Slow processor. Wrong OS

Review summary: The 10-inch Inspiron Mini 10 isn't as slim as some netbooks and its trackpad isn't much cop, but it compensates with an excellent keyboard and a great high-resolution display. It also delivers relatively speedy performance and is available in a number ...

Pros: Good performance ; high-resolution screen ; HDMI port

Cons: Ugly six-cell battery pack ; awful trackpad design

Verdict: The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 has some pleasing features, like its high-resolution screen and HDMI port, and it also offers good performance. Unfortunately, an ugly battery pack and awful trackpad prevent it from being a great machine

Review summary: Dell's latest addition to its Mini range of netbooks is the Mini 10, a 10.1-inch screen unit that naturally sits in between the original Mini 9 and the larger Mini 12. It has the stylish curved ...

Verdict: Although the Mini 10 is an improvement on the Mini 9 and, for that matter, the Mini 12, Dell is still playing catch-up with the major players in this market, and it's hard to recommend this machine when you compare it with the other 10-inch netbooks ...

Review summary: Another update for the PC giant's smallest line

Pros: Great expansion options ; cheaper than the competition ; several setup choices

Cons: Doesn't offer much in terms of performance ; poor battery life

Verdict: Although it's nicely expandable, the basic Mini 10 is expensive for what it contains and the battery life is unimpressive