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

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

Review summary: The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is Dell's latest netbook, a bit larger with a 10in screen.

Verdict: Battery life was the damper on an otherwise very well turned out netbook. In size, style, general performance and ergonomics, this Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is a must-see for any shortlist. Note, though, that the PC World model tested does not feature ...

Review summary: Does the Mini 10 hit the spot?

Pros: Size, outstanding keyboard, great all-round package

Cons: Very little, no VGA-port

Verdict: A fantastic keyboard, good quality and a sensible design make this an appealing package. Battery life isn't overly great, however

Review summary: Dell pushes the upper echelons of netbookitude with the Mini 10. It's a little laptop whose Atom processor marks it as a populist ultraportable, but whose ten-inch, wide-format display and HDMI port reveal more aristocratic ambitions.

Pros: Bright, responsive screen. Integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. Not gunked up with crapware. HDMI-out port shows charming, if unwarranted, optimism about the netbook's video capabilities. Light weight: just 1.3kg

Cons: Infuriating trackpad with integrated buttons hidden underneath. Excessively glossy screen produces distracting glare. Windows XP is starting to look pretty tired. What, no solid-state option? Despite the HDMI port, the netbook can't deliver HD video ...

Verdict: An attractive design but several core flaws keep it far from the top of the netbook pile.