Compare Prices : Dell Inspiron Mini 9 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: So nearly perfect...

Pros: Solid build and feel; Good looking; Quality mouse track pad; Silent operation

Cons: Unfriendly keyboard layout; Bloatware

Verdict: If you are not afraid to splash out an £200-£300 or so on your netbook, you'll find it's money well spent

Review summary: A small form factor but kicking price for this netbook offering from Dell is a nice option to consider

Pros: Lightweight, Small Form, Inexpensive

Cons: Smaller Keyboard, Runs Warmer than Expected, Lower Storage Capacity

Verdict: It wouldn’t be a netbook without a miniscule size and weight, and the Inspiron Mini fits right in with the rest of the class. With a weight of 2.3lbs and dimensions of just 9.1"x6.8"x1.3", the Mini feels comfortable on your lap, and as long as the ...

Review summary: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Price £299 Manufacturer Dell DELL'S INSPIRON MINI 9 is at the smaller end of the mini laptop or netbook spectrum, roughly the same size and weight as the Asus Eee PC 900 and smaller than HP's rival 2133 Mini-Note PC. It is a ...

Pros: Nice, cheap, light PC in Linux or XP flavour

Cons: What's not to like

Verdict: Coming from Dell, this model is likely to attract more interest from business buyers, and exhibits a better build quality than some mini laptops we have seen. It has a clean design and, at just over a kilogram, is light enough to carry around

Review summary: WHILE the size and weight of this netbook is great, its very hard to type on due to the key layout.

Pros: Silent operation, very small and light, solid-state drive

Cons: Apostrophe key is in the wrong place, uncomfortable to type on, tends to get warm, screen has poor vertical viewing angle

Verdict: While we love the size and weight of this netbook, its keyboard is very hard to type on due to the non-standard key layout.

Award: Recommended!

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