small, light and packed with features (Dell Inspiron Mini 9)

Member Name: faux

Product:	Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Date:	20/02/09 (83 review reads)
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Advantages: bluetooth, integrated webcam, good wireless conectivity

Disadvantages: no dvd drive

This is a brilliant gadget. Small and light enough to travel with easily yet as powerful as a regular sized laptop. It is a very attractive piece of kit too and the piano black case looks very cool and stylish. The wireless conectivity, quality integrated webcam and microphone are excellent for staying in touch when away and the bluetooth function is great for storing or sharing photos direct from a mobile with a 16GB solid state hard drive giving adequate space. I am particularly impressed with the quality clear screen images.
The XP version is fast and seamless but I have heard that alternative Linux systems can be a bit slow.
Despite its small size and being lightwieght it is sturdy and strong and is tough enough to be taken on travels. It is also small enough to be a laptop in the true sense of the word and will sit comfortably on a knee.
The only thing that I think is a drawback is the lack of a DVD/CD ROM drive which is a shame as playing DVD's on the train or in a hotel room would have added great benefit.

Summary: it amazes me how you can do everything on such a small computer

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