Computers, which once used to occupy an entire room, today have shrunk to the size of a book. Intel’s Atom processor is further pushing the size envelope down making PCs smaller and smaller. Flowing in the same current, Dell has unveiled the Inspiron Mini 9 — a small, easy-to-carry device perfect for surfing the Web, chatting with friends, blogging, streaming content, uploading photos or enjoying favourite online videos, music and games. Dell calls it the best buddy of those who love to stay online.
With a starting weight of 2.28 lbs.1, digital nomads will value the Inspiron Mini’s durable design, with sealed keyboard and reliable solid state drive (SSD) memory storage. A bright 8.9-inch glossy LED display (1024×600) presents most Web pages with no left-right scrolling, and the keypads are large and easy to navigate. Standard built-in Wi-Fi means quick and easy wireless Internet access to hot spots in the home, on campus, in a local coffee shop, in the office or at a conference.
Powered by Intel Atom processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB), it runs on one of the most famous operating systems Ubuntu Linux 8.04 with custom Dell interface as well as Windows XP Home Edition SP3. The Mini 9 can have up to 1GB 2 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM, depending on your choice of configuration.
It also has a built-in Webcam, bundled with Dell Video Chat, making it easy to stay in touch using video chat, recording and sending video e-mails, or even PC-to-PC phone calls around the world. DVC even supports four-way calling, making virtual family reunions a reality. Its built-in Bluetooth enables easy wireless connections to Bluetooth-enabled accessories like a pair of stereo headphones, a mouse, a printer, etc.
Dell has teamed up with Box.net to offer exclusive Web-based file storage, access and sharing to Inspiron Mini users, including a free Basic plan with 2GB of remote storage space, expandable to 25GB. Dell’s Inspiron Mini will include a direct link to a Dell-exclusive home page on Box.net (www.box.net/dell), providing users with an easy way to add incremental online storage space to easily manage their digital lives. Individuals can safely and securely upload files of any type to their Box, including photos, videos, music, documents and presentations, and then access those files from almost anywhere on any device.
Box.net’s service requires no software to download. With its OpenBox platform, Box.net enables people to edit documents and photos directly from their Web browser and post media to their blog or social networks, further enhancing the mobility and user experience on the Inspiron Mini.
