http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/ Engadget Comments for How would you change Dell's Inspiron Mini 10? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
Make the keyboard feel solid... It feels like its going to break.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
Umm, "Memory also known as Hard Disk Drive", what? It used to drive me crazy when people make that mistake 15 years ago. Who still makes that mistake?]]>Apr 4th 2009 2:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 2:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
Not ram.]]>Apr 4th 2009 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
Jen: Keep the conversation about things that would interest everybody. You know, nothing about memory or RAM
Moss: Ha! Memory IS ram!

]]>Apr 6th 2009 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
I imagine, if I'm correct, netbooks will become more powerful upon the launch of Windows 7, which is why I'm waiting until then to get one.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/anyway how i'd change it is by at least offering a via nano
i've fallen in hate with the atom. plus cheaper. it's nearing the price of my full sized 15" laptop at the most convenient specs]]>Apr 4th 2009 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/but I'd say Ion is the most viable thing they could go with on a refresh

and the other guy is right, if you want XP, you're set to 1GB ram, ]]>Apr 4th 2009 1:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
I liked the Inspiron's sleek look, but the display was a dealbreaker.]]>Apr 4th 2009 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
oops said too much.................]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
Plus, gnome-do docky is a better dock than the one in OS X.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Upgradeable memory.

Srsly. That's the only thing keeping me from wanting it. The one thing that most netbooks lack that this thing has is a higher resolution screen.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
I'm really waiting for the Atom processor line to get a little more horsepower. It's not bad right now, but a little more capability at the same or less energy consumption rates is eagerly anticipated.

Fraggle]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 1:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/2. 6 Cell
3. More than 1Gb RAM, user upgradeable
4. Hackintoshable chipset.
I just don't get what Dell is doing with the Mini 10 and 12. Locking down memory and starting with a 1.33 processor. C'mon! ]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 7th 2009 1:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
For some of us, though ... we want a viable alternative to the more capable $400-$600 laptops. What makes it viable is being cheap. I want it with a linux variant ... period. It's absurd, when dealing with a lightweight niche, to require it runs anything and everything. You want more or everything? Spend $200+ more and get a regular size notebook. Too big? Spend $500 more and get a Vaio P.

Seriously ... how cool is a dirt cheap $200 linux, instant on, with programs that play music, access the internet, read and save to .doc, .rtf, xls, pdf? It doesn't need to do anymore because it's cheap. It's not your desktop replacement, it's not your laptop replacement. It's a f*cking netbook. Oh yeah. Headphones. Music. Flash games. Netbook. Cheap. ]]>Apr 4th 2009 4:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/2. Built in TV tuner & antenna.
3. Option for larger battery.
4. Same price or less.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
I get that portability is an issue, but there shouldn't have to be that many compromises. Yes, the processor could be a little faster, but it is plenty fast right now. The RAM is okay, too (I would load win7 on it just like I did with this computer). The portability gives other compromises, 1: the keyboard, and 2: storage. The keyboard is obvious...I have giant hands but can peck on a netbook pretty alright. However, with prices as they are and with the economy as it is, having a computer like that would be a main system. The storage just isn't enough! Flash memory isn't cheap enough to get it where it really needs to be. Other tech has gotten there though, like the screen.

Screen sizes have gotten to where they should be on a netbook (especially resolutions). 7 inches is okay, but 800x480 isn't. I have a little projector with that resolution, and it is bad. My rule of thumb is: Go to Engadget. If the site can't be displayed without horizontal scrolling, the resolution is too small.

The things I like though: the customization options are great, if a little expensive. The screen should be fantastic, and it will run windows 7 really well, which is what really counts.


***To prevent a war***
I realize that people would not buy a netbook as a main system. However, the average consumer doesn't know how/where/when to shop for the best deals/discounts, so many do have netbooks and only netbooks. There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with having a netbook as your only system, but I don't think that computers should have equal memory as my iPod. The people just need a standard 15 inch laptop that has firefox and office.

My three cents (keep the change),
/Jack/]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
And yeah, the claimed features, especially the TV Tuner, would be nice to have...

Also, the outside looks like of shiny and fingerprint-prone, if I'm going to be carrying the laptop around I'd prefer something matte...]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/In a recession anyway so why not.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
" dell inspiron mini 10 comes with a high performance harddrive" so it says on the site, i think great, 7,200 rpm or 10k rpm, maybe even an SSD

But nooooo its a stupid 5400rpm harddrive. How dare they insult me with such, high performance compared to what, a floppy disc?

FAIL]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/
You need to spend abou $800 to get a laptop with dedi nowadays]]>Apr 4th 2009 4:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 4:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 4th 2009 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Bigger battery pls.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

If it's not on that page, I have a hard time deciding whether or not to care. So far I'm thinking 'nope'.
..but even then, their Ubuntu offerings are 8.04. That's 11 months old. I hope Apple releases that rumored netbook to put a fire under Dell's butt.]]>Apr 3rd 2009 11:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/03/how-would-you-change-dells-inspiron-mini-10/Apr 3rd 2009 11:55PM