• Dell Inspiron Mini 10 New (1012)

    Dell Inspiron Mini 10 New (1012)

    Rohan Naravane, May 19, 2010 1417 hrs IST

    Dell tries to perfect the netbook formula with their new iteration of the Mini

    Cool design and variety of colored tops available, very good battery life, easily workable keyboard and touch-pad, compact charger, well priced, 3 configurations to choose from

    Gets heated at the bottom under intensive use, HDMI port, which was available in the earlier model, has been removed

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Following the launch of Intel's Pine Trail range of Atom processors, every manufacturer seems to be busy with refreshed versions of their respective netbooks. Today we have for review Dell's Inspiron Mini 10. While some makers, like Asus, have made nominal changes to the exterior, the Mini 10 has gone through a complete makeover since its last iteration. This earlier model was appreciated for having an HDMI port on-board, but trashed for a paltry 3-cell battery that was packaged along with it. Dell has tried to perfect their netbook formula with this model. Let's find out if they have succeeded in doing so.




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(23) Comments
Anonymous
,cbe, on Mar 26, 2011 12:48 PM
Is it possible to run applications like MS .Net
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Liv Wells
,Austin, MN, on Mar 06, 2011 04:02 AM
I would like to install a game on my Dell Inspiron Mini 1012, specifically 'Fable: The Lost Chapters' however i'm not sure how compatible this notebook is with gaming. as far as i can tell it meets the system requirements but again, i'm not positve. How well does this laptop perform with gaming programs? I was also considering installing my Adobe Photo Shop Elements 8, but i'm not sure how compatible this laptop is with that either?
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Ratnesh
,Kota, on Aug 31, 2010 09:47 PM
Whats the functionality of the SIM card slot below the battery? I tried to insert my sim card in it but it didn't go inside.
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jitu
,noida, on Aug 16, 2010 03:32 PM
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (T540529IN8)" i need to know which type of softwares can we install on the same ....like adobe photoshop can be install on this or not???
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jitu
,delhi, on Aug 16, 2010 03:29 PM
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (T540529IN8)" i need to know which type of softwares can we install on the same ....like flash cs3 can be install on this or not???
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virat
,Bhadohi, on Jun 28, 2010 05:27 PM
how much does do this cast
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anilscomputer
,Trivandrum, on May 31, 2010 08:25 AM
This looks and performs cool compared to acer mini. like all mini laps image and video processing is a limitation. Dell mini serves the purpose and rates good.
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rohit
,mumbai, on May 28, 2010 12:27 PM
hey i want 2 buy a netbook wth atleast 250gb hdd and atleast 1 gb ram....which netbook should i take ??
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VeeKay
,Del, on May 24, 2010 11:57 AM
I got it delivered approx 15 days ago. A great piece of hardware and eye-turner for its great looks! I like the white one best since both the base and top lid are white and go very well with black interiors. Do not forget that when you charge the netbook, even the connector emits a white LED light... you'd love it for its looks (am I repeating myself?). As regards hardware specs, I think this one is equivalent to, if not beats, any netbook in the Indian market. Combine that with a great service from Dell, and you'd know what I mean. GO FOR IT!
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Yogendra
,New Delhi, on May 22, 2010 11:18 AM
I am really looking forward to buy this netbook. Currently I own a Compaq notebook with an AMD powere processor the performance is OK but heating problem is too much to handle with. I sit in a non AC room so the problem worsens it get way too hot and after reading this review I'm a bit skeptic about going buying the Dell Mini. What do you suggest I do
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Rohan Naravane
,TechTree TechLabs, on May 22, 2010 08:15 PM
In my personal experience, I've not seen Asus Eee PCs getting heated up as much. You could check out the Eee PC 1005PE or 1005HA
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Tarun Brari
,Mandi, on May 20, 2010 09:35 PM
Could you tell me which wireless chip is on this netbook? I need to check out the compatibility of that particular chip with Fedora 13.. It would be really helpful..
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Rohan Naravane
,Techtree Techlabs, on May 21, 2010 10:23 AM
The one we got came with Atheros AR9285 802.11 b/g/n adapter
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aman
,delhi, on May 20, 2010 05:27 PM
so,it can play mast wanted and counter strike..., what else u want in a lan party.....,
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aman
,delhi, on May 20, 2010 01:21 PM
what about most wanted....,??
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Rohan Naravane
,TechTree Techlabs, on May 20, 2010 04:39 PM
Most wanted should run smoothly, provided settings are toned down
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Gaurav Tiwari
,Mumbai, on May 20, 2010 01:59 PM
I am looking at Toshiba or Asus for my next netbook. Which one do you think is best. Also where can I buy Asus or Toshiba in mumbai. ASUS EeePC 1005PE-PU17 Toshiba Mini NB 305-N410BN ASUS EeePC 1201-PN HP Mini 5102 Dell Inspiron Mini 10
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Rohan Naravane
,TechTree Techlabs, on May 20, 2010 04:38 PM
I dont think the Toshiba NB-305 is selling in India since it isn't listed on their India website. For Asus, try samvik enterprises in lamington road (23857620). Asus 1005PE is a good pic. So is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10.
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krizanand
,Hyderabad, on May 20, 2010 12:46 AM
Thanks Techtree for this review I will soon buy a netbook, which fits to my needs, I am having a close eye on this Inspiron mini and HP mini210 which one should I go for?, I heard HP laptops has this heating problem but the review states this one too has it. Please comment.
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Rohan Naravane
,TechTree Techlabs, on May 20, 2010 12:43 PM
They're almost neck-to-neck in terms of features. But the highest-end SKU of Dell is cheaper than the HP. So I'd call it value for money. Haven't tested the HP 210 yet, so can't comment on heating. I like the fact that Dell gives you at-home warranty coverage instead of carrying it to a service center. I'd prefer it over HP.
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Manian
,Bangalore, on May 19, 2010 11:41 PM
The model is very similar to HP Mini 210 series.
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aman
,delhi, on May 19, 2010 05:03 PM
can i play counter strike on ths??, or any other game..,??
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Rohan Naravane
,TechTree Techlabs, on May 19, 2010 06:04 PM
Counter-strike should run fine on this. Which "other" games are you referring to? Check out our multi-part series of "Games to play on a Netbook" in the Games section to know more about which games can be played well on netbooks
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