Compare Prices : Dell Inspiron Mini 12

Review summary: IF you are looking for a netbook but don't want a cramped keypad or a small screen, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is for you.

Pros: Large display, light and thin, good build quality, well-designed keyboard

Cons: A little large for a netbook, poor battery life, mediocre speakers, 1GB RAM limit

Verdict: Dell's Mini 12 is the first netbook that breaks the 10" screen barrier, while still managing to remain thin and light. The 1GB RAM limit is disappointing and some will scoff at a 12" notebook being dubbed a netbook, but the Mini 12 is reasonably ...

Review summary: It seems that the popularity of the Internet on-the-go and social networking sites like Twitter, MySpace and Facebook, we're all looking for gadgets that let us stay communicated 24/7. The problem with a laptop is that they're generally too large, ...

Verdict: Other technical niceties include built-in Bluetooth and 802.11b/g wireless, too, but Dell has missed the whole point of a netbook by not integrating 3G. The 12.1-inch (1280×800) display is impressive, offering relatively wide viewing angles, good ...

Review summary: Not a bad bag of tricks. The 12.1in screen is great, but as whole, the Mini 12 is a little on the staid and costly side.

Verdict: Knock Ã'£80 of the price of the Linux-based Mini 12 and replace â'¬â€œ or give the option of replacing - the HDD with an SDD and the 12 would come closer to the top of our netbook 'must have' list. As it stands, nice bit of kit though it is, we can't ...

Pros: Large display, light and thin, good build quality, well-designed keyboard

Cons: A little large for a netbook, poor battery life, mediocre speakers, 1GB RAM limit

Verdict: Dell's Mini 12 is the first netbook that breaks the 10in screen barrier, while still managing to remain thin and light. The 1GB RAM limit is disappointing and some will scoff at a 12in notebook being dubbed a netbook, but the Mini 12 is reasonably ...