The Dell Inspiron Mini Family

Like Chris and Lionel both mentioned in previous posts, today the Mini family welcomes a new family member today: the redesigned Mini 10, which we introduced just before the holidays. This latest Mini 10 blends new Atom technology from Intel with a slimmer, trimmer design, and a few optional features that expand its repertoire of capabilities.
Let's start with the design. The easiest way to differentiate the 2010 Mini 10 from the 2009 model is the white base. Lift up the display and you'll find another subtle difference - a comfortable 92% keyboard with scalloped keys bordered by a palm rest that is slightly textured, making it basically "smudge proof." The next thing to look for is the "hinge forward" design (see image at left, click on it to see a larger version), which basically means the battery extends slightly beyond the bottom edge of the open display and allows for the slimmer profile. Now, one key thing about that battery - we will offer three battery options: a 3-cell (~4 hours) and two 6-cells (~8.5 and ~9.5 hours) and they are all the same physical size! That's right - this Mini 10 will definitely fit into your favorite bag regardless of which battery you purchase.
Certainly the Inspiron Mini has become the companion device that spends the majority of the day out and about, carried here and there, keeping you productive and connected. But now, after the work is done for the day, the Inspiron Mini 10 stands ready to treat you to a great entertainment experience on the go. In the coming weeks we will offer  Mini 10 bundles with features like an HD display, SRS audio and Broadcom's Crystal HD media accelerator, which will deliver smooth, stutter-free HD video from streaming video sites like hulu.com, abc.com (note to hubby: date night Feb. 2 - Lost), YouTube, etc. For those that are interested in a deeper dive, Anandtech has a good technical overview of Broadcom's technology.
We will also offer bundles with built-in GPS with turn-by-turn navigation and location-aware capability via Wi-Fi or a built-in HDTV receiver so you can catch favorite shows real time via local over the air broadcasts. On a side note, the Inspiron Mini 10 has been selected to be included in a Mobile DTV trial program taking place later this spring in the Washington D.C. area. Mobile DTV is a broadcast standard (ATSC M/H) that allows devices to receive DTV broadcasts while actually moving, like on a commuter train. For those of you attending CES, you can see a technology demo of the Inspiron Mini 10 with Mobile DTV at the Mobile TV TechZone (Booth #10749).
So that about wraps up the list of updates on the redesigned Inspiron Mini 10. Of course includes standard features like a webcam, Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Starter, and will support built-in mobile broadband, Windows XP and an Ubuntu-based OS in the coming weeks. And you'll still be able to customize the exterior with one of six color choices, or one of 200-plus original designs from the Dell Design Studio.  Starting at $299, I think of the Mini 10 as a digital Swiss army knife, with multiple functions, keeping me connected, productive, and entertained. You can see more photos of the new Inspiron Mini 10 in this Flickr photos set.
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