The Dell Mini 1012 gives us an updated spec. in the form of the Atom N450 processor and a 250Gb hard drive
The newest Dell Mini 10 arrives in the form of this Inspiron Mini 1012 model, which gives us an updated spec. including the Intel Atom N450 processor, a much longer battery life and a larger 250Gb hard drive.
There have been several versions of the Dell Mini 10 since it was first launched in 2008 and this time around it is brought bang up to date with the now customary pinetrail processor (Intel Atom N450), a 250Gb had drive and Windows 7 Starter Edition.
Although we still only have 1Gb RAM and 1024 x 600 resolution for the 10.1 inch screen there is a more expensive option that offers a 1366 x 768 screen. This premium model also comes with the Crystal HD Broadcom Media Accelerator for that added HD option, which is basically a bit of help when decoding 720p and 1080p HD video, something the Atom processor would normally struggle with.
The 6 cell battery in the Dell Mini 1012 coupled with the more efficient Atom N450 processor adds up to much more battery life than previous Mini 10 models. Dell quote up to 9.5 hours but we have revised this down to 8.5 hours in our specification, as based on early reviews of the 1012.
The Dell Mini 1012 is now available in the UK from PC World for £369.99 inc. VAT (correct as of 25th May 2010).
Here is the full Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 specification.
Full specification for the Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 netbook
| Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Specification | |
|---|---|
| CPU | |
| Processor | Intel Atom (N450) 1.66GHz 0.512MB (L2 Cache) |
| Memory | |
| Memory | 1Gb |
| Storage | |
| Hard Disk | 250GB (1 x 250GB) |
| Display | |
| Monitor | 10.1in WSVGA |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 600 Pixels |
| Sound | |
| Audio Features | High Definition Audio |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| VGA Port | 1 x VGA port |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB 2.0 |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x Microphone in Jack |
| Headphone Ports | 1 x Headphones/Speaker/Line-out jack |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 |
| Network (Wired) | |
| Network Interface | Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbps Integrated |
| Network (Wireless) | |
| Wireless System | Wireless LAN |
| RF Network Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Video Card | |
| Graphics Device | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | 2 x 1.0 watt speakers |
| Camera | |
| Webcam | Integrated Webcam |
| Effective Pixel Resolution | 1.3 Megapixels |
| System | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition |
| Electrical | |
| Battery | 6 cell Lithium |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hours |
| Physical | |
| Case Colour | White shell |
| Dimensions | Height: 25.5 - 32.8 mm, Width: 261 mm, Depth: 182.5 mm. Weight 1.3kg |
| Latest Prices | Prices updated on 22nd May 2010 |
| Amazon UK | £329.99 inc. VAT |
| PC World | £369.99 inc. VAT |
What did you think of this Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 specification? Is there anything else that you would like to see in each specification?
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