When Dell first targeted the netbook market, it aimed both high and low with 12.1-inch-screened Inspiron Mini 12 and 8.9-inch Mini 9 models. Next week, Dell goes for the sweet spot in between with the Inspiron Mini 10 — a 2.9-pound traveling companion with a 10.1-inch display that goes on sale February 26.
The Mini 10’s screen has a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio (1,024 by 576 resolution) suitable for external monitor or TV viewing via an HDMI port. The Intel Atom-powered netbook starts at $399 with Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive, as well as a 92-percent full-size keyboard with gesture-enabled touchpad. Color choices include Obsidian Black, Alpine White, Cherry Red, Promise Pink, Jade Green, and Ice Blue.
Later this year, the Mini 10’s options list will grow to include a 720p hi-def screen; Bluetooth and mobile broadband as well as WiFi; 2GB of RAM; a 250GB hard disk or solid-state storage; an internal TV tuner; and Ubuntu and Windows Vista OS picks.
Source:http://hardware.earthweb.com/news/article.php/3805391
