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Dell Inspiron Mini 12 – Review of the Intel Atom Netbook

Compared to others like MSI Wind U100 netbook, for example, Dell Inspiron 12 mini really looks thin. The thickness is less than 1 inch, just 0.9 inches. In fact, the screen size and the whole body is about 2 inches wider that Wind U100.

Yes, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is displaying a 12-inch screen, which is still low compared with other Netbook led by other brands.

Although such a body as thin as Apple MacBook Air, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 feels strong. It feels comfortable. In fact, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 has more large size on average compared to other netbooks and can not be easily inserted into the bag causing.

The integrity of functions, in fact, mini-12 not far different from other netbook by other brands. Like a modern netbook, 802.11g wireless functionality compatible, 12-inch screen. RAM, for example, 1GB remain, but unfortunately you can not upgrade the RAM.

Display Screen

a 12-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, of course, is the specialty of Dell Inspiron Mini 12. Wide screen resolution to use the more fun netbook when you navigate in the virtual world. Two web pages side by side can be opened and read with quite comfortably. However, the letters are smaller, less suitable for those have begun to hit by the vision of old age.

Views on the screen is very bright (too bright, even in maximum configuration) horizontal and the prospects are quite good. Vista still sees very comfortable with the direction of one side. However, there is a good idea to turn back to the screen for that the rebound effect is not felt, too.

At the top of the LCD, as usual, was presented with a 1.3 megapixel webcam.

Keyboard

With a width of more physical compared to other netbooks, it is not surprising when the mini keyboard 12 also is relieved (92 percent of normal keyboard). The distance the button comprehensive way that makes you comfortable when typing.

Dell includes six key function is F11, F12, Home, Del, Insert, end that are placed in the top right. In addition, 10 other function keys (F1 – F10), which also have its own characteristics, such as Bluetooth and contrast. The Fn button is placed on the left side of the bottom ..

In the panel there touchpad keyboard square is also very broad field, with the left and right click. Touchpad is very sensitive. However, perhaps due to the wide size and location of which fit under the keyboard palm rest over the range of, sometimes we do not have the desired response from the touchscreen, which have a very fibrous surface because the cursor can be move suddenly if you have small wrist.

The other different from other vendors, Dell chose to put a speaker on the top panel keyboard. Unfortunately, sound quality is less strong despite already set to maximum volume. However, for a netbook that is personal and private use, may have sufficient volume.

Another panel in a different place is the on / off. When most of the key suppliers to situate netbook in the upper right, but not with Dell. Dell prefer to put this little button on the top left, up to date with the panel of speakers.

The Body

In the right window shows 3-in-1 card reader, a headphone jack, microphone jack, a USB port and a port LAN.

The placement of the USB ports are on the way back, this makes it less fun when using the netbook in the knees (though this is so generally not recommended because the netbook radiate enough heat) if you are in the way forward as in most other netbook.

On the left side There are two USB ports, VGA output port, and Lockdown (Kensington lock). Two USB ports are in the middle of the unit, starting with the keyboard.

When using the netbook the back of the bottom screen that is near the battery was a little hot. However, the keyboard and touchpad are not affected and still comfortable to use. The bottom of the netbook was only slightly warm. Perhaps due to the wide surface of this netbook more than a combination of processors successful low-power influence the propagation of heat.

Processor

Mini 12 is not using the processor href = "http://nimbrung.net"> Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz as the others.

This netbook comes with the Intel Atom 1.6 GHz clock speed, but at different rates, ie, the Z530 (Silverthorne). This processor is designed for smaller devices depend on N270, the size of the Silverthorne CPU almost half (13 x 14 mm) and charged a lower consumption (2 watts compared to 2.5 watts N270 owned).

The processor is a bit loose use with Microsoft Vista and the Dell package. The start is 1.5 – 2 seconds. The Intel GMA 500 seems less suitable for games, including lightweight. The outcome of the 3DMark 2003 benchmark, the score is only 382 and could not run 3DMark06.

The Battery

Mini 12 comes with a standard battery of Li-ion 3-cell. Not included in the battery capacity. However, according to Dell, the battery is capable of supporting up to 3 hours of use.

The claims may be true, but there are conditions to be met. Netbook must first be established in lower performance. This can be to easily arranged through the property of the Windows Power Options (current energy plan). If your battery is to survive, you will to reduce the performance by choosing energy-saving mode. However, if you need performance you can choose high performance energy drain battery faster or you can choose how to balance the power balance battery life and performance.

Weight
Despite coming with 12 inch wide screen, the Mini 12 was not very deep. By default (more than 3 cell battery), weight is only 1268 kg. When battery, the weight is 1.1 kg.

Dell seems to be mature enough for the preparation of this netbook as comfortable and convenient to carry anywhere. For other than mild, the adapter cable is integrated with the light and was also nice. This adapter is similar to the phone adapter, although quite large. Unfortunately, only two legs, so you have to bring converter if it has two legs.

The weight of 178 grams adapter. If you take all (Netbook + 3-cell battery + inverter + adapter), Dell Inspiron Mini 12 was still light enough with a total weight of 1.862 kg.

The Inspire advantages Dell Mini 12 occupies the entire screen and keyboard, thin physical SIMCard slot; light

Disadvantages Inspire Dell Mini 12 is mono speaker; price; SIMCard slot in the back of the battery, minimum LEDs, RAM can not be updated.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Specification

• Processor: Intel Atom Z5301, 6GHz (512 KB of L2 cache, 533MHz FSB and support Hyperthreading)
• RAM: 1GB DDR2 SODIMM (maximum)
• Chipset: Intel Poulsbo
• Graphics card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
• Sound: Poulsbo Intel High Definition Audio Driver
• HDD: Samsung 1.8 "Jubilee HS092HB ATA-100 80GB 3600rpm
• Optical Drive: No
• Facilities: LAN, 802.11g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3-in1 card reader, 3 USB Port, 1.3MP webcam, VGA port, 10/100 Ethernet port, michropone connector, headphone jack
• Display: 12.1 "WXGA 1280×800 pixels
• Operating System: Windows Vista Service Pack 1-based
• Battery: Li-Ion 3-cell 26WHr
• Dimensions: 29.9 x 22.9 x (2.2 to 2.4) cm
• Weight (including 3-cell battery): 1, 268 kg
• Warranty: 1 year (batteries, spare parts and freight)

This Dell Inspiron Price range is USD $ 699

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