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First look: Hands on with Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

The Inspiron Mini 9 is Dell’s long-awaited contender to the Netbook throne. With Asus’ ever-expanding range of Eees; MSI’s Wind and its several clones – take a bow Advent and Medion – and seemingly every manufacturer under the sun trying to get a piece of the Netbook action, Dell is the one name that has been conspicuous by its absence.

Now, finally, in the luxurious splendour of Monte-Carlo’s Fairmont Hotel, we’ve managed to get our grubby mitts on the Mini 9 itself.

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Tags: acer aspire one, Dell, Eee PC, Mini 9, msi wind

Posted in: Hardware, Just in

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Netbook price hikes and the Eee PC effect

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Like several other members of the PC Pro team, when the original 7in Eee PC arrived on the scene I was a huge fan. I wanted one, I debated ordering one, but I saw the huge waiting times others were experiencing and decided instead to hold fire. And I’m glad I did.

Since then the number of “netbooks” has multiplied, the original has got bigger and better, and there are still more on the horizon. Rumours of Lenovo (now confirmed – Ed) and Sony joining the fray may turn out to be unfounded, but it’s clear even the most sceptical of manufacturers has been forced to admit the little things have taken off in a way no one predicted.

But with each new model, each new name, the prices have been slowly creeping in the wrong direction, to the extent that what was once a pocket-money investment is now a slightly more laptop-sized dent in your wallet. (more…)

Tags: acer aspire one, asus eee pc, laptop, msi wind, netbook

Posted in: Rant

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