Dell Inspiron Mini IM10v-USE006AM Obsidian Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 10.3 x 1.1 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002EEP3IY
• Item model number: IM10v-USE006AM
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,191 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering a more affordable configuration of its Mini 10 sibling, the Inspiron Mini 10v is a compact, easy-to-carry Internet companion that's ideal for helping keep kids, teens, bloggers and travelers connected from just about any location at any time--whether on the couch or on the road. You'll be able to surf the Web, chat with friends (both via text and using the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam), stream video and audio content, and upload on-the-go photos to blogs or social networking sites. Standard built-in Wi-Fi means quick and easy wireless internet access to hotspots in the home, on campus, in a local coffee shop, or in the office. It comes in a range of colors, including this model's black.

The Inspiron Mini 10v features an intuitive Dell-developed custom home screen interface that is designed to make it easy to find what you're looking for. Intuitive icons link directly to groups of similar applications, like games, Web and entertainment, and favorite web links for quick access. Plus, the home screen can be personalized, putting your favorites front and center.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10v in black.

Small and light at just 2.5 pounds, it's great for traveling.

Stay in touch with friends and family using the integrated webcam.

This netbook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. The integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) will keep you connected to email and all your social networks. A bright 10.1-inch display is designed to be able to present web sites without a lot of left-right scrolling, and the 92-percent full-size keyboard is large and easy to navigate. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (533 MHz; maximum capacity), three USB ports, 3-in-1 memory card reader, and a 6-cell battery for extended use.

It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

Key Features

• Bright 10.1-inch widescreen display (1024 x 600) with a 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight
• 92 percent full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard for easy typing.
• Multi-touch track pad for easy navigation.
• 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor extends battery life and power efficiency to deliver excellent mobile performance and Internet connections on the go (includes 533 MHz front side bus and 512 KB L2 cache)
• 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 1 GB of RAM (maximum capacity)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 integrated video processing
• 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
• 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
• VGA video output for connecting to an external monitor
• Stereo speakers
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 operating system
• 6-cell battery
• Dimensions: 10.26 x 7.19 x 1.11 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This netbook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks, and it also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

• 3 USB 2.0 ports (1 powered) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• Analog video output: None
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet networking
• 1 headphone (line-out), 1 microphone
• 3-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Multimedia Card (MMC), and Memory Stick

The Dell Mini 10v includes three USB ports and a VGA monitor output.

What's in the box
This package includes the Dell Inspiron Mini IM10v-USE006AM (black), 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with mail-in service. Dell provides a variety of service offerings and add-on options to help ensure devices are easy to use and maintain optimal performance, including:

• Dell Support Center: Quickly access Dell service and support from an icon on your desktop that provides automated fixes, software upgrades and tools to help keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently.
• DellConnect Remote Assistance: Dell experts help diagnose and solve PC problems via an Internet connection (available only on Windows-based systems).

Product Description

The Inspiron Mini 10v 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 10v includes an Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB RAM. Store your photos and files on the 160GB Hard Drive and keep in touch with friends with the integrated webcam.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent portable media player but accessories are needed to get the most out of it, December 19, 2010

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O. Torio - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron Mini IM10v-USE006AM Obsidian Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

Pros: Highly portable, good media application performance, durable.

Cons: Battery life, awkward trackpad.

Light, small and powerful enough to run almost any media application. Web-browsing (especially via Chrome), eBook reading via Kindle/Nook, Music via Winamp, and video via VLC media player all run well. It's powerful enough to do some light multi-tasking so you can run 2 of those applications at the same time without issue. Any more and you'll probably experience some slowdown.

The wireless card is very sensitive. Even with a weaker source signal I can still surf decently (although streaming videos become a problem.)

Word processing is serviceable. The small screen makes limits the number of lines that get displayed and the small keyboard feels awkward at first. The trackpad is one of my bigger gripes: The pad and sensitivity are good, but the left and right buttons are integrated into the pad itself so bandboxing becomes an issue. Wireless mice - especially those with a nano receiver - will be your the best solution.

Old-school gaming also works. Emulators (ZSNES, MAME) work fine. There are enough USB ports to get a good multiplayer round in. Older 2d PC games also runs, although you may experience some crashing (Alpha Centauri, for example, needs to be set to low resolution 800x600 and have the sound disabled.)

The integrated SD/MMC/Memory Stick port allows it to serve as a sort of mobile data center for more specialized devices (PSPs, digital camera).

There's no optical drive so installing applications will become an issue unless you spring for an external one (about $40)

The 6 cell battery does stick out an extra two off the bottom of the device. Those who want to retain the netbook's sleek, low profile will be bothered by it. I actually thought it was a good design decision. By putting those extra inches on the bottom instead of the back, it provides a nice handhold and it raises the screen up a little when it was set down on a surface. Battery life is an issue, though. My 6 cell at full charge reads 3 hours (although I actually seem to get at least 4 hrs off a full charge)

Durability is solid. I once set it on the roof of my car and forgot that it was still there when I drove off. It slipped off the roof and hit the ground when I was going about 30 MPH. When I turned around to retrieve it, it still worked perfectly. It be fair, it was in a neoprene slip case, so the cushion absorbed most of the shock.

Don't expect it to operate as a full laptop: multi-tasking or heavy computing (Photoshop, video editing, software development, 3d gaming) is generally out. However if you limit its use to a media viewer, you'll be pleased with its performance.

5.0 out of 5 stars For the price you can't beat it., September 29, 2009

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Mark Trulock "Flounder" (Chicago, il USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron Mini IM10v-USE006AM Obsidian Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I've had my Mini 10v for a week or so and I love it. I checked the Dell website and CNET reviews first so the battery issue mentioned in the other review was not a surprise.

The processing power, display and battery life have exceeded my expectations. For somebody just using the internet and using MS works this is a great product, hence my 5 star rating.

There are a few caveats though if you want to do more with this unit. First the screen has a 1024 x 600 resolution. Adobe does not work with a resolution lower than 768. The real problem is that you can't get to the accept button on the license agreement (very annoying). The good news is that the 10v has a VGA port and a decent graphics card, so you can plug in any old monitor to get to the accept button. FYI, Adobe and other programs will work on a 1024 x 600 resolution screen, you just have to use the scroll bar a lot.

Also the lack of a CD/DVD drive is a pain. I borrowed a friends external CD/DVD drive to install MS Office and other software. With large thumb drives available you can get around many data transfer issues.

The end result is that I have a perfectly acceptable, very light laptop with all the features of a much more expensive unit.

Thanks

Mark

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Battery Sticks Out!!!, September 22, 2009

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Elizabeth Mcfarland (Georgetown, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron Mini IM10v-USE006AM Obsidian Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

The 6-cell battery sticks out about two inches underneath this netbook, causing it to prop up and not fold flat. I felt deceived when I bought it based off the pictures and the display model, thinking it was nice and flat and sleek. I took it out of the box and immediately wondered what that enormous protrubence under the keyboard was, and realized it's permanent (unless you remove the battery and run off the AC adapter). It can't slide neatly into the side pocket of a briefcase or backpack, which makes it inconvenient. Dell would not help when I called and asked if they could please just send me a 3-cell battery; I would've done an even exchange and not even asked for a refund for the price difference, but they absolutely would not help. I finally convinced the store that I'd been deceived, and they allowed me to return the netbook.

VERY disappointed, with the product and Dell's customer service.