Dell introduces affordable Inspiron Mini 12
Japan retailers get the jump on the U.S. market today as they get to sell Dell's new laptot, the Inspiron Mini 12, before anyone here in the U.S. even gets to lay eyes upon it. While built-to-order models will be available in the states by mid-November, three retail chains in Japan (Bic Camera, Kojima and Sofmap) get the first crack at selling pre-configured versions of Dell's 12.1-inch take on the mini-note space.
Gartner: Mini laptops sell faster during economic crisis
PC sales continued to grow during the third quarter, driven in part by interest in mini laptops, but the economic crisis is contributing to softer growth in the U.S. market, according to the latest figures from Gartner.
Mini-laptop mania, Part 1
Mini-laptops, also known as "netbooks," "mobile Internet devices" and my favorite, "laptots," have become hot sellers since Asus introduced its first Eee PC last fall. This week: some background on the mini-laptop phenomenon and a guide to currently available models. Next week: the pros and cons of mini-notebooks.
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Like a diamond, a digital media player or a rare coin, the latest mini laptops are good things in small packages. By squeezing a lot of computing power into a very mobile package at a hard-to-beat price, they are turning the established mobile pecking order on its head. To see what all the excitement is about, I got my hands on four of the latest mini laptops available: the Sylvania G Netbook, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, the Acer Aspire and the Asus Eee PC 1000.
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Mini laptop computers, which are becoming popularly known as netbooks, or my favorite term, "laptots," are among the hottest new products this year and with the back-to-school sales season upon us, I offer these tips for choosing and buying your first mini laptop.
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4 mini laptops: Which is best?
How to buy a mini-laptop
Mini-laptop mania, Part 1
Gartner: Mini laptops sell faster during economic crisis
Dell introduces affordable Inspiron Mini 12