Dell Inspiron iM1012-687OBK Mini 1012 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook - Up to 8 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life | 
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| Brand: Dell
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $349.99
Our Price: $300.00
You Save: $49.99 (14%)
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 89
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.66
CPU Type: Intel Atom N450
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 160
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 10.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 10.6 x 1.3
MPN: iM1012-687OBK
Model: iM1012-687OBK
UPC: 884116034896
EAN: 0884116034896
ASIN: B00361G10S
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor | | • | Memory: 1GB SD RAM | | • | 160GB Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 a/b/g Wireless Connectivity | | • | 10.1" Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 | | • | Windows 7 Starter; Integrated 1.3mp Webcam; 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery |
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Product Description
The Inspiron Mini 10 has best in class industrial design with integrated battery design in an adorable drift design. The combination of processor and battery technology delivers long battery life to keep the computer running from dawn to dusk. The netbook also has options that could keep you entertained with smooth watching of high definition video on a high definition screen.
Amazon.com Product Description
Dell Inspiron Mini 10: Jack of All Trades The highly portable Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (model iM1012-687OBK) is everything you want in a mobile companion with easy Wi-Fi connectivity for on-the-go productivity, access to your favorite entertainment, and smooth video playback via the brightly colorful 10.1-inch screen. Redesigned for 2010, the Mini 10 now features a newly streamlined case with forward hinge design and it includes a textured, smudge-resistant palm rest and sculpted keys on the near-full-size keyboard. It also combines the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor (NM10 Express chipset) with a 6-cell battery for up to 6 hours of battery power.  The newly redesigned Dell Inspiron Mini 10 comes in a range of bright colors. |  The new forward hinge design of the Mini 10 in Obsidian Black. |  A new textured palm rest helps resist smudges. |  The Mini 10 includes three USB ports, a VGA video output, and 3-in-1 memory card reader. | | You'll be able to surf the Web, chat with friends (both via text and using the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam), and upload on-the-go photos to blogs or social networking sites. Standard built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity means quick and easy 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 Obsidian Black. It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. Note: This netbook does not come with an integrated optical drive; you can connect an optional external drive via one of the netbook's USB ports.
Key Features - Bright 10.1-inch widescreen display (1024 x 600) with a 16:9 aspect ratio that 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 with curved keys for easy typing.
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
- 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity from single RAM slot)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 384 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
- 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
- 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
- Three USB 2.0 ports
- VGA video output for connecting to an external monitor
- Stereo speakers with headphone and microphone jacks
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- 3-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), Multi-Media Card (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) media
- Dell Remote Access enables you to easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer. No more waiting until you get home to get the files you need.
- 2 GB of online storage with Box.net. enables you to keep important files online for easy access. Dell has partnered with Box.net to provide 2 GB of free Internet storage for every Inspiron Mini 10 customer. Store, access, collaborate and share any type of file through a secure, simple and intuitive web browser experience. Plus, you can purchase larger accounts to store more files.
- Dell DataSafe Online optional online backup service (additional charges applicable) offers data protection by enabling you to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is designed to be easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
- Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work.
- Up to 6 hours of battery life
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 3.1 pounds
What's in the box
This package includes the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (iM1012-687OBK), 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with mail-in service. The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues. 
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 Real Life Review July 15, 2010
Cayce Lynn Williams (Atlanta)
I've got big hands and simply couldn't type on the majority of netbooks out there. I wanted to love my Asus but there were a lot of issues and the keyboard was a deal breaker... absolute junk. I have a XPS 1640 as my main laptop so I did some reading and thought I'd give this one a try. It's not that attractive but I needed function over form. This little guy delivers on every level. I upgraded it to Win7 AFTER I added RAM. I installed Office 2010, chrome, Nortel VPN for work and Sprint Air Card software. I love the fact it has 3 USB ports. I'm getting about 5 solid hours out of the battery and I don't do any every saving nonsense - I often do the opposite. I will mention the battery takes forever to charge if you are on it. (so did my Asus though) The aesthetics will grow on you.
One of the best netbook out there, battery life was awesome!!! July 8, 2010
Gtec
This is my first netbook. I have been thinking for a while about the limitation of netbook performance. I was wrong. The amount of work that I can do on it was incredible!!! I did compare with other brands netbook, this turn out to be the winner. The battery life is incredible, 7-8 hours every charge. I was debating to get the cheaper version that sold by amazon, but that one only have three cell battery. I am glad that I pick this one instead. Great netbook!!!
Best netbook on the market July 5, 2010
SeaBee
[[ASIN:B002PY7P02 Dell Inspiron Mini 1011 10.1-Inch Obsidian Black Netbook - Up to 8 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)]I bought this netbook with many reservations, particularly since it had only 1M of RAM. But, surprisingly, that has not been a problem. Now you must realize that a netbook is not meant to run things like CAD or these really power-hungry programs. But for my needs it has been great. It has more than enough space with a 320G hard drive and I am now running Windows 7 Home Premium on it which works great, as well as Office Home & Student edition. I use it to take notes, watch movies, as well as read ebooks. I have had no problem with the video - it is better than I expected. The Dell mini is very light and easy to carry and the battery lasts and lasts. So, if you are looking for a netbook, this is one worth considering.
solved the battery problem June 28, 2010
Melanie Barnes
I'm not a computer expert by any means, so I was a little nervous buying a netbook since I kept reading reviews about power problems, etc. I went with Dell because it seemed to be the only one without significant problems in customer service. The first time I plugged my Inspiron mini in, it charged fully pretty quickly. The battery life seems to be well over 8 hours of internet surfing and typing - better than advertised! The second time I tried to charge, I got an error message saying it recognized that the charger was plugged in, but it couldn't find the battery and thus was not able to charge. Same situation I had read about on a lot of the netbooks. :( I turned it off then back on, no luck. Then I turned it off and removed the battery. I blew on it a little, because that worked back in the day with my Nintendo games, and replaced the battery. It is now fully charged again! Hopefully, this solution will keep working, and work for others.
Otherwise, I'm still getting to know this device so I can't say much about it. It's a lot faster than my old laptop, but that isn't saying much at all. The keyboard is a little small, but I'm getting used to it pretty quickly. I have small hands, so I guess that helps. Not carny hands, but little girl hands. It seems to be suiting my needs well enough, and I can save my documents as normal word documents and not frustrate my professors with some funky file type.
 Should have done my homework. June 23, 2010
DLM (Missouri, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First off - this is a good little computer for what it is. It just did not suit my needs. I thought I liked the idea of a small computer, so ordered this one in cherry red. It is definitely cute, the color is very pretty. The keyboard size is really not bad considering the overall size of the machine.
Now for the bad parts - I didn't like the touchpad. The buttons are actually part of the pad, and I found them to be hard to operate. If your finger isn't exactly on that small corner the cursor moves. I mainly wanted this netbook to go online and play games. It really isn't good for either of those activities. With only 1 gig of RAM it is definitely too slow and only comes with solitaire installed. One little picky thing - you can't change the desktop picture. That bugged me - I like to put pics of my kids on my desktop. It also cost me over $50 to return it once I payed for shipping it both ways and whatever else they charged me. Maybe a restocking fee?
Bottom line - think this over carefully and make sure you really want a computer this small. I'm replacing it with a 17.3 inch Dell with 4 gigs of RAM and 320 gigs of hard drive. More my speed I guess.
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