CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by
Dan Ackerman
Review date: 9/5/08
Release date: 9/4/08
The good: More configurable than other Netbooks; good battery life; XP and Linux OS options.
The bad: Some awkward keyboard compromises; no SSD options larger than 16GB.
The bottom line: Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.
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