Comments on: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 — are you getting one? http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html Daily news and opinion for 250,000 industry executives and mobile fanatics Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:51:00 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-243761 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:31:50 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-243761 Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October -- whether that's believable or not is up for debate. Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October — whether that's believable or not is up for debate.

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-243760 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:29:04 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-243760 There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger. There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger.

]]> By: TerenceEden http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-243759 TerenceEden Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:35:17 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-243759 If it comes with Linux pre-installed - it would be high up on my xmas list. If it comes with Linux pre-installed – it would be high up on my xmas list.

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-235271 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:31:50 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-235271 Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October -- whether that's believable or not is up for debate. Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October — whether that's believable or not is up for debate.

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-235270 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:29:04 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-235270 There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger. There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger.

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229258 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:31:50 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229258 Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October -- whether that's believable or not is up for debate. Just did a quick check, and according to the Dell site the Ubuntu version has a preliminary ship date of the 17th of October — whether that's believable or not is up for debate.

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229256 ollysk2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:29:04 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229256 There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger. There's an Ubuntu version coming out, though from the website it's going to be later than the XP models (this is the Dell U.S. website, not sure if it's different in the UK or elsewhere). That's the one I'll be buying, just waiting for it to drop to pull the trigger.

]]> By: TerenceEden http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229252 TerenceEden Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:17 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229252 If it comes with Linux pre-installed - it would be high up on my xmas list. If it comes with Linux pre-installed – it would be high up on my xmas list.

]]> By: Mike42 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229250 Mike42 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:18:45 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229250 Highly unlikely Voda will unlock these to run on other networks, and also highly unlikely Dell will sell them with the HSPA built in. These deals see the MNO subsidising the $100 or so to provide 3G and recouping over the life of the sub. Dell may sell the 3G option as an option, but I doubt it.<br><br>£0.02. I've been wildly wrong before. Highly unlikely Voda will unlock these to run on other networks, and also highly unlikely Dell will sell them with the HSPA built in. These deals see the MNO subsidising the $100 or so to provide 3G and recouping over the life of the sub. Dell may sell the 3G option as an option, but I doubt it.

£0.02. I've been wildly wrong before.

]]> By: Mike42 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229249 Mike42 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:16:30 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229249 You can put OS X on an eeePC.... You can put OS X on an eeePC….

]]> By: DanLane http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229248 DanLane Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:57:43 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229248 I'll get whatever device fits in the pocket of my combats (without making them fall down) and runs proper MacOS reliably and without too much faff.<br><br>I may be waiting sometimes. I'll get whatever device fits in the pocket of my combats (without making them fall down) and runs proper MacOS reliably and without too much faff.

I may be waiting sometimes.

]]> By: mark http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-252869 mark Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-252869 what happened to the red one? what happened to the red one?

]]> By: mark http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-252870 mark Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-252870 what happened to the red one? what happened to the red one?

]]> By: jdbradford http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229247 jdbradford Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:34:10 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229247 you might want to consider one of these<br><br><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/tesco-leaks-dell-e-slim-specs-running-ubunto-october-6th-la/">http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/tesco-leaks-...</a> you might want to consider one of these

http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/tesco-leaks-…

]]> By: MarkW http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229245 MarkW Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:45:27 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229245 Nope. Just bought the eee pc 1000H (Atom processor, 1GB RAM, XP Home, 80GB HD, 10" screen, 1.3mp camera, etc,UK dongle. The main driver in getting this now is that the wife can take it to Seattle with her on business later this month and keep in touch with us by VOIP when she's in wireless coverage, without spending a fortune on roaming charges or farting about with travel SIMs. I'm loving it and it's the first computer my wife has been obsessed with and is trying to claim as her own. Netbooks are the way forward. Nope. Just bought the eee pc 1000H (Atom processor, 1GB RAM, XP Home, 80GB HD, 10″ screen, 1.3mp camera, etc,UK dongle. The main driver in getting this now is that the wife can take it to Seattle with her on business later this month and keep in touch with us by VOIP when she's in wireless coverage, without spending a fortune on roaming charges or farting about with travel SIMs. I'm loving it and it's the first computer my wife has been obsessed with and is trying to claim as her own. Netbooks are the way forward.

]]> By: SteveRowlands http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229244 SteveRowlands Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:02:34 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229244 I'm getting one, whatever. However, I'm just waiting for Vodafone to show their hand first. If it's £30 pm or under I'll hit one up, otherwise I'll just buy one outright from Dell. I'm getting one, whatever. However, I'm just waiting for Vodafone to show their hand first. If it's £30 pm or under I'll hit one up, otherwise I'll just buy one outright from Dell.

]]> By: jdbradford http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-229243 jdbradford Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:50:17 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-229243 My key concerns with the netbooks are twofold - how robust are they? and does it have an integrated 3G modem (rather than a dongle)?<br><br>I am relatively comfortable with dell's quality, but what about the lenovo or samsung netbook.<br><br>Dell also seemed to have planned 3g modem integration from day1 (see vodafone announcement) - it will be interesting if it will be possible to buy a 3g card from HK and add to the dell without having to pay a premium to dell. I wonder who else will provide integrated 3g.<br><br>Plug in your "three" sim at £10 a month and you're off. very cool. My key concerns with the netbooks are twofold – how robust are they? and does it have an integrated 3G modem (rather than a dongle)?

I am relatively comfortable with dell's quality, but what about the lenovo or samsung netbook.

Dell also seemed to have planned 3g modem integration from day1 (see vodafone announcement) – it will be interesting if it will be possible to buy a 3g card from HK and add to the dell without having to pay a premium to dell. I wonder who else will provide integrated 3g.

Plug in your “three” sim at £10 a month and you're off. very cool.

]]> By: Fabio Parri http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/dell_inspiron_mini_9_-_are_you_getting_one.html/comment-page-1#comment-252868 Fabio Parri Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:28:00 +0000 http://www.smstextnews.com/?p=9294#comment-252868 Not bad, but I'd give more than a thought to MSI Wind U100, too which, for a quite similar price, offer much more: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodpage2&maincat_no=135&cat2_no=582 Not bad, but I’d give more than a thought to MSI Wind U100, too which, for a quite similar price, offer much more:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodpage2&maincat_no=135&cat2_no=582

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