Dell Inspiron Mini 9 8GB Linux Reviews: Linux 8.9" Screen Laptop computer

+ sleek design,easy to operate graphics and sound quality excellent

- mouse sensitive but practice makes perfect

+ Great for checking photos away from home
Compact
Reasonable battery life
Not much to go wrong; solid state hard drive; No windows

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+ Size

- Linux Ubungo OS, no microsoft office/word

+ Small size and light weight, comes with ubuntu pre-installed.

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+ Nice looks and tactile feel. Does what it says on the tin. Battery life is exceptionally good

- 8.9" screen is a bit small. Runs a version of Ubuntu which is designed for mobile/extra low power consumption. Means it is difficult to add extra Linux programmes that work. Probably should replace with a more standard Linux

+ Easily carried around, Linux OS far quicker and less memory intensive than a MS Windows machine.

- None really - so far!

+ small, well built, good screen, uses linux

- gloss finish collects fingerprints (thats the worst I can say!)

+ Well designed package that competes well with the other netbooks on the market. Comes with driver disk and Ubuntu disk so you can install an alt OS if you want with no fear you won't be able to get the Mini-9 back to factory spec, but why would you wnant to put another OS on here, Ubuntu does everything you'd want a netbook to do and with none of the lag you get on these devices with XP.

- Its discontinued so if you want one you have to pay the Windows tax.

+ fantastic little netbook, brilliant for surfing the net and emailing yr photos to friends while on the move. really easy to set up and use, my kids love it!

- none yet!

+ Looks nice,
seems robust
quiet
linux OS is solid, easy to use and installed software packages are pretty comprehensive so you won't need to go hunting for too many extras

- Track pad buttons feel a little plasticky
Some buttons in odd places if you're used to a proper keyboard
battery life could be better (3 hours ish)

+ Good display, easy to use basic functions like web browsing. Easy to connect to Wi-Fi.

- Difficult to set up bluetooth and 3G broadband dongle - needs detailed knowledge of Ubuntu Linux; however, all the necessary information can be found on the Ubuntu forum.

+ Compact notebook but keyboard good size and easy to use. So gr8 for browsing whilst doing other things.

- Not really bad point but ubuntu took a bit of getting used to, but is working out well. My kids tell me its meant to be for children, but perfect for me to check mail and ebay!!! what else could you possibly want?

+ It is very quick, easy keyboard size, light weight and compact size to take anywhere. In particular, value for money.

- Cannot think of any

+ this is an excellent product, easy to set up and use, even our eight year old son can use it independantly!!

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+ excellent screen, keyboard, performance; great software

- none

+ Very quick and easy to get online. Less than 2 minutes on average from switch-on to on-line.

- Computer occasionally freezes which requires a reboot.

+ Very small, but usable

- keyboard is tricky to use for my fingers.

+ This was a present for my parents, and they've been very impressed with it. It's light, excellent battery life, great support from Dell (the battery was Dead On Arrival and Dell replaced it within 3 days), Ubuntu looks great and is very easy to use (it just worked with all the things we've tried with it). I bought 3 of these machines within a month, two as presents, and the recipients are delighted with them.

- The Dell Video Chat isn't great, and the SD card slot lacked a cover, so dust could get in.

+ Good keyboard. Perfect size for a netbook. Other netbooks are too large at 10".

- Battery could be longer but it's not a problem

+ A good all round small handy web browser.Got lots of other programs.Very usefull tool.

- Battery life could be better.

+ Design, size, wireless connection, Ubuntu

- Battery life, heat.

+ Small, light, looks good.
Feels well built.
Performs well.
Screen is very nice - bright and good colours.

- No light indicating charging.
Keyboard is small+cramped.
8GB SSD is a little small for what I want to do - I will probably get a larger one and install it soon.

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- cursor hard to control, can't get rid of firefox which prevents me getting on the net, a bad buy

+ Portability. Speedy enough to surf and do office at the same time. Can play lots of different types of media. Ubuntu works really well

- only 3 cell battery so battery life is bad compared to 6 cell alternatives

+ Size, Weight, Screen Quality

- Small keyboard (although usable), Embedded function keys

+ Linux Operating System. Easy upgrade for RAM and SSD storage.

- Some keys moved from usual full size key location.

+ everything looks good light easy to use value for money

- none

+ Fast operation and ideal for web browsing.

- Linux Ubuntu operating system is hopeless if you wish to do anything more.

+ I bought this originally for traveling, but it is so quick to start up I often use it instead of my desktop PC. As it uses a solid state drive, and has no fans, it is also completely silent. The battery life is great, and the charger is really small (like a mobile phone charger). It doesn't get very hot in use, and I have been able to play full screen video without any problems. The Dell additions to the Ubuntu environment are unobtrusive, and actually quite useful (though you can turn them off very easily if you wish) and don't prevent you from using the full power of Ubuntu.

- It's a shame that there is no 3G/HSDPA ability. The webcam is average quality (good enough for a web-chat, but not brilliant).

+ The size makes it more mobile. My daughter loves the education programmes.Enjoying to work with.

- Not enough details about starting from the beginning. As what router to purchase? and more about ubantu site. Is more memory cards and sticks compatible with this system. Needs a easy step by step guide for most women as dont have a clue.

+ this is a good buy i use solely for surhin the net so is perfect

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+ good points are that its compact and quick compared to its size

- keys are fiddly and quite often hit the wrong ones. espessially right hand shift key.

+ Small, cheap, does its job perfectly. Linux operating system is a plus for me, but probably not for all...You won't be able to use all the Microsoft apps you're used too, but if you're just after a small standards compliant web browser you won't be disappointed.

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+ Great little piece of kit, ideal for browsing the web and general email. Silent as there are no fans

- gets a little warm at times and placing of the \ key is annoying

+ Size, Price, Build quality

- For the price, very little to complain about. It does help if you are familiar with Linux though.

+ very portable, perfect for surfing the web.

- ssd a little small, but card slot gives plenty of extra storage.

+ Ubuntu. Excellent keyboard and screen

- Lack of seperate function keys

+ size, look and and weight are great, battery life isn't too bad (about 3.5 hours)

- keyboard keys are a bit mixed up and takes some working out as to which keys are which.

+ great value, the mouse with clicker keys on the bottom rather than the side is great (it is heaps better than the acer aspire that i have used), has great specs for the price, screen is super clear, has great full screen features to make the screen bigger so you can fit more on a page (task bar retracts). overall i'm very happy!

- keys slightly small (though you get used to it), and can't quite tilt screen back enough, but don't let that stop you, its a great value machine

+ Easy to use for someone new to computers (my wife)
Simple OS
Light and small - fits in a (large) handbag
Multiple card reader - load photos straight from stick

- I am not used to Ubuntu; if the purchase were for me I would have chosen XP.
Keys are little small for me (but my wife has no problem).

+ Small & light - battery life not as good as some other netbooks, but still great for travelling, and lighter than the alternatvies.
Nice case design.
Ubuntu OS works perfectly well - quick startup too.
Utterly silent - no internal fans.
Great value for money.

- Can get a little warm - the downside of being totally silent.

+ really pleased with this product keeps the kids quiet for hours

- freezes sometimes