Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-USE020AM Netbook with Integrated TV Tuner - Alpine White

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 10.3 x 1.1 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002EEP3KC
• Item model number: IM10-USE020AM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,324 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2009

Product Description

The Inspiron Mini 10 makes it even easier to stay connected to your world wherever you go. The new internal 802.11b/g WiFi connection brings you wireless technology. And the Inspiron Mini 10v’s small, virtually weightless design lets you travel light while keeping up with your blog, video chat, instant messenger and email so that you never lose touch with your family and friends. This Inspiron Mini 10 includes an Intel Atom Z530 processor and 1 GB RAM. Store your photos and files on the 160 GB Hard Drive and keep in touch with friends with the integrated webcam. The Inspiron Mini 10 allows you to take your entertainment away from home with the integrated digital TV Tuner, and allows you to expand your screen by connecting to an external monitor or TV using the HDMI port.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite New Toys! A Must Have & Whats With The Bad Reviews?, October 4, 2009

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This review is from: Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-USE020AM Netbook with Integrated TV Tuner - Alpine White (Personal Computers)

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I just purchased my Dell Mini 10 (Blue Cover) and I have to say that this was one of the best investments I ever made. If you think you are getting a high end laptop for the price of three-hundred bucks, then you are sorely mistaken. This is basically a smart phone PDA increased to the size of a ten inch screen with a keyboard attached. Most of the bells & whistles are intact.

At first it took me some time to get use to the screen. Websites are slightly altered due to the 10 inch screen, so and with the tool bar on top that includes (File, Refresh, etc) it can seem like there's hardly any room to view webpage's, but you'll get use to it. Viewing any site that you would on a regular desktop will have certain parts of the page moved around when viewing it on your netbook & this is to be expected because of the size.

I know everyone is complaining about the keypad, but it's really not that bad. It does take a few tries before you realized what works best for you. I've learned from having a Dell Studio Laptop that the best thing to do is just utilize the free space as a mouse and click. Don't bother trying to hit down on the key, but just double tap on the keypad to pick a selection. If you don't, you will find the experience of navigating through websites, typing a document on word, etc to be a horrendous experience.

Otherwise, if you are looking for a great small compact netbook to stay connected to the web, check email, browse a few sites - then this is the netbook for you. There isn't much customization due to the small size of the netbook that feels very light just a little under three pounds and practically smaller and skinnier then the new Twilight book. I would have it ordered it on amazon, but it was cheaper through Dell.

Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase because it's a great investment for anyone who needs internet access on the go. The only complaint I have is the price. I know its three-hundred, but I own a regular laptop with a 15 inch screen & that HP was only three-hundred. Sure, it was not a high end groundbreaking laptop, but it does the trick & power wise, it's stronger than the mini. I really feel the price point should drop by hundred bucks. Otherwise, this is still a great PC tool to have.

Pros:
Light weight (Less then three pounds)
Customizable Cover with different colors
Windows XP (Thank GOD - Vista is so WHACK)
Keyboard is 90% size of a real keyboard
Wi-Fi
3 USB slots
160GB Memory
1.66 GHZ
1GB RAM

Cons:
A bit pricey IMO - It really should be two hundred & under
No DVD Slot

5.0 out of 5 stars first netbook, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-USE020AM Netbook with Integrated TV Tuner - Alpine White (Personal Computers)

For a first netbook its pretty good. All software is preloaded and was able to use it as soon as I turned it on.Used for 2 weeks and it works fastet than my desktop. The screen hurts the eyes abit due to size but nothings perfect.