While for many the strengths outweigh the weaknesses, netbooks still have their shortcomings. On the top of many users lists is that the graphics are subpar. One solution is the Nvidia Tegra graphics chip. This serves to beef up the graphics prowess, and allow HD video to play smoothly, however, this comes at the price [...]
Continue reading...5. January 2010 | by Jonas
At CES, Dell has announced their update to the Mini 10 netbook. One selling feature is that unlike a lot of vaporware that gets showcased, this one can actually be ordered today. It is also affordable at $299 for the starting point. Here is what 3 Franklins get you these days… 10.1″ LCD, 1024 x 600 Intel [...]
Continue reading...21. December 2009 | by Robert Nelson
It looks like the Pine Trail based netbooks are going to be hitting the available market a little sooner than later, that is, at least with Dell. According to a post over at Liliputing, the Dell Mini 10 netbook is going to be getting an update that will include a Pineview Atom N450 processor. And to [...]
Continue reading...15. December 2009 | by Jonas
Still looking for a great deal on a netbook? I’ll save you the trouble of scouring the internet, and bring you some of the best deals on some nice ones, all at the under $300 price point. Starting off, we have the Lenovo S-10e from NewEgg. The pluses are that it has the Atom N270 chip, [...]
Continue reading...19. November 2009 | by Robert Nelson
As many know, a big shopping day is quickly approaching — its Black Friday and Dell will be celebrating. Or at least offering some deals, one of which is a nice price on the Inspiron Mini 10v netbook. On Black Friday, which is November 27, 2009 you will be able to score an Inspiron Mini 10v [...]
Continue reading...3. November 2009 | by Robert Nelson
We had heard the rumors, so this news comes with little surprise — Sprint has officially begun offering a subsidized Inspiron Mini 10 netbook. Unfortunately, as Jonas already mentioned the price is not all that great of a deal. The netbook, which more specifically is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 will set you back “$199.99 with [...]
Continue reading...30. October 2009 | by Jonas
I’ve not been a fan of these carrier subsidized netbook deals, as they don’t offer enough subsidy for the length and expense of the contract in my mind. Many are hoping that the price of the plans goes down, and hopefully it will next year. In the meantime, Sprint is expected to introduce a new [...]
Continue reading...14. October 2009 | by Jonas
Whenever Dell wants to boost their sales, they dust off another palette of these Dell Minis and sell them on the cheap. This deal has appeared intermittently, and it is still an affordable way to acquire a netbook. Here is what $199 will buy oyu from Dell these days, and keep in mind that this [...]
Continue reading...14. October 2009 | by Jonas
I have an Acer machine, and chances are good that you might have one too. While HP retains the number one slot, Acer has motored past Dell for the first time to become the number two PC vendor. Apparently, Dell has been more concerned with the profits, than with PC sales. Yeah, like they think that [...]
Continue reading...2. October 2009 | by Robert Nelson
Back in mid-August Dell had announced a Nickelodeon themed netbook, and in a little bit of good news for anyone who may have been waiting — the slime-covered netbook is now available. To begin with, this particular model is the Mini 10v, and features the same hardware specs as we have become familiar with including an [...]
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25. January 2010 | by Jonas
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