Dell Scores a Perfect 10 with Its Latest Addition to the Inspiron Mini Family
Written by Dell
Monday, 23 February 2009
ROUND ROCK, Texas---Dell today launched the Inspiron™ Mini 10, a
mini-notebook that adds keyboard comfort and even more
entertainment-friendly dimensions to the Inspiron Mini family.
* Ample Keyboard – 92 Percent of Full Size
* Video-Friendly Screen – 10.1-inch “Edge-to-Edge” 16:9 Widescreen Display
* QVC Shoppers Get First Look
Like the Inspiron Mini 9 and Mini 12, the Mini 10 is a compact, easy-to-carry Internet companion featuring wireless and entertainment capabilities to help keep kids, tweens, teens, travelers and “Tweeters” chatting, blogging, streaming content, sharing photos, watching videos and more.
The Mini 10 is scheduled to debut for advance orders today on QVC® at 9 p.m. (EST). A full Mini 10 overview is available at Dell.com, and the system will be available for purchase directly from Dell in the U.S. and other countries beginning Feb. 26.
Products and services like the Inspiron Minis, the Wasabi handheld wireless printer and the Dell Design Studio are redefining value, personalization and customization for connected mobile lifestyles.
The News:
* Features available today on the Inspiron Mini 10 include:
o Sleek design and starting weight of only 2.86 lbs.*
o Roomy keyboard – 92 percent of full-size for comfort and ease of use.
o Multi-touch gestures touchpad – navigate the screen using simple movements to rotate, scroll and zoom documents and photos.
o 10.1” WSVGA “edge-to-edge” 16:9 widescreen display.
o HDMI output for enhanced entertainment connectivity
o Internal WiFi.
o Built-in Webcam.
o Windows XP.
o 1 GB RAM* standard and 160GB* hard drive, providing ample capacity for mobile applications, content creation and storage.
o Expanded color palette options to express your personal style: Obsidian Black, Alpine White, Cherry Red, Promise Pink, Ice Blue and Jade Green.
o Fully featured QVC configuration includes free shipping, a 4GB* SD memory card and productivity software.
o Available in the U.S. on Dell.com beginning Feb. 26, with a starting price of $399.
o Also available online in other countries beginning Feb. 26.
o Dell Remote Access is designed to link directly to home-based digital materials from any Web-connected device.1
o Dell offers exclusive online file storage – ranging from a free basic plan with 2GB* of storage space to 100 GB* – providing Inspiron Mini users with a simple way to manage their digital lives.
* Mini 10 optional features planned for later this year include:
o Internal digital TV tuner, HD resolution and external USB DVD player options for an optimized video entertainment experience.
o Ubuntu and Vista operating systems.
o Bluetooth®.
o WWAN.
o Internal GPS.
o 2 GB RAM*.
o 250 GB hard drive.
o Solid state drives.
o Popular Design Studio images to express personal style.
If you are on Twitter and would like to join the conversation about the Inspiron Mini 10, follow www.twitter.com/hashtags, type your comment and end your tweet with #mini10.
1 Home PC must have broadband connection (not included); other minimum system requirements apply. All content might not be accessible from all devices.
* Device weight: Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.
Hard Drives: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
Graphics and Shared Memory: Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
Available operating system and hard drive options might vary by country.
Dell Inspiron is a trademark of Dell Inc.
Links:
Inspiron Mini 10
Video: How the Mini 10 fits into the Inspiron Mini family
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