Dell Inspiron Mini 12 – Intel Atom Processor Netbook Review
Compared with other netbooks like the MSI Wind U100, for example, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 seems very slim. Less than an inch thick, just 0.9 inches. In fact, the screen size and the whole body about 2 inches wider than the U100.
Yes, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is the screen 12 inches, which is very small compared to other netbooks, the other brands.
Despite a similar body as thin as a MacBook Air from Apple, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 does not feel safe. He feels well. In fact, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 has a larger average size compared to other netbooks and can not be put in your pocket.
full functionality is essentially a mini-12, near several other brands netbooks. As netbooks today, 802.11g wireless functionality compatible 12-inch screen. RAM, for example, is always 1 GB, but unfortunately you can not upgrade the RAM.
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12-inch screen with 1280 x 800 pixels, of course, the specialty of the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Wide screen resolution on the notebook more fun when you have to enter the virtual world. Two Web pages side can be opened and read with relative ease. However, fewer letters than those who began to beat at the sight of old age.
Views on the screen appear very bright (very bright, even at maximum setting), and the prospects are good enough horizontally. Visits to look forward not seen very pleased with the direction of the coast. However, there is a good idea to click on the screen is not to feel the opposite effect, too.
At the top of the LCD, as always, presented with a 1.3 megapixel webcam.
Keyboards
The width is more physical compared to other netbooks, it is not surprising that a mini-keyboard-12 eliminates the majority (92 percent of the normal keyboard). Button on the remote so large that it makes you feel comfortable writing.
Dell has six function keys, F11, F12, Casa Del inserted at the end that is in the upper right corner. In addition, there are 10 function keys (F1 – F10), which also have their own characteristics, such as Bluetooth and contrast. Fn key is on the left side of the bottom ..
Under the rule of the touchpad keyboard is a very broad field with the right and left. The touchpad is very sensitive. However, because of the width of the size and location that fit into a keyboard and a wrist, sometimes we did not get made, the desired response of the touch-screen from the fiber surface and the cursor can be moved suddenly if you have small wrists.
Others are from other manufacturers, Dell decided to put the speaker on the top of the keyboard. Unfortunately, the sound quality is less strong, even if you set the maximum volume. However, for a netbook, which is for the private and personal use, may be sufficient.
Another group at another location on / off. If most of the leading manufacturers of netbooks on the symbol set up right, not from Dell. Dell prefers the small power button in the upper left-hand set, at the height of the panel speakers.
Council
On the right side of the card reader 3 in 1 headphone, microphone, USB and LAN.
The implementation of the USB port on the way back found, making it less fun when you use the notebook on my knee (though this is generally not recommended because enough Netbook radiate heat) if you are on the way forward are, like most other netbooks.
On the left side of the two USB ports, VGA output and a cable lock (Kensington). Two USB ports on Centre Court, with the original keyboard.
When is the use of computers in the back of the bar near the battery was a bit warm. However, the keyboard and touchpad not affected and is always pleasant to use. At the bottom of the netbook was only slightly warm. Perhaps because of the large surface of the netbook, a combination of low-power processors more success in influencing the distribution of heat.
Processor
Mini 12 does not use Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz, and others.
The netbook comes with an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz, but with different characters, namely the Z530 (Silverthorne). This processor is designed for small devices, depends on the N270, the size of the Silverthorne processor, almost half (13 x 14 mm) and showed a fall in consumption (2 W 2.5 W against members N270).
Somewhat indifferent processor with Microsoft Windows Vista is used as a beam of Dell. Downloading takes 1.5 to 2 seconds. Intel GMA 500 seems to be less suitable for games, including light. For test results 3DMark 2003 score only 382 and not run 3DMark06.
Batteries
Mini 12 is a standard Li-Ion 3 cells. Not included in battery capacity. However, after Dell, the battery is can accommodate up to 3 hours of use.
The applicant may be true, but there are conditions to be met. Netbook must first be defined in lost productivity. This is easily corrected by taking Windows Power Options (Power Plan). If your battery is to survive, it is necessary to increase productivity by reducing the power saving mode. However, if you need performance, you may high-capacity battery to choose faster performance, or you can choose how the battery and balanced money.
Weight
Despite the large 12-inch screen mini-12 is not difficult. By default (and 3-cell battery) weighs 1.268 kg. If the battery weight is 1.1 kg.
Dell seems mature enough to prepare to carry the netbook as easy and convenient. Besides the light, was an adapter that is integrated into the cable very simple and beautiful. This adapter is similar to the phone adapter is large enough. Unfortunately only two legs, so you should bring a disk if you have 2 legs.
Adapter weight to 178 grams if you take everything (battery Notebook Adapter + + + 3), Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is still very light, with a total weight of 1.862 kg.
Benefits Inspire Dell Mini 12, a large screen and keyboard subtle physical SIM card slot, the light
Disadvantages Inspire Dell Mini 12, mono speakers, price, place a SIM card in the back of the battery LEDs, at least the memory is not updated.
Dell Inspiron Mini 12 details
Processor: Intel Atom Z5301 (to support 512 KB Level 2 Cache 533 MHz FSB and Hyper-Threading Technology) 6 GHz
Memory: 1 GB DDR2 SODIMM (Max)
Chipset: Intel Poulsbo
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Sound: Intel High Definition Audio driver for Poulsbo
HDD: Samsung 1.8 “80GB 3600rpm ATA-100 anniversary HS092HB
Optical Drive: No
Internet access, Wi-Fi 802.11g, Bluetooth, card reader, 3-in-1 and 3 USB ports, 1.3MP webcam, VGA port, 10/100 Ethernet port, which michropone, Jack: headphones Additional services ear
Display: 12.1 “WXGA 1280×800
Operating system: Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Battery: Li-Ion 3-cell 26WHr
Dimensions: 29.9 x 22.9 x (2.2 to 2.4) cm
Weight (with 3 cell battery): 1, 268 kg
Warranty: 1 year (batteries, parts, raw materials)
Dell Inspiron Price is $ 699,000,000
