Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook gets updated with next generation Atom processor

Dell’s flagship Netbook PC, the Inspiron Mini 10 is getting a major upgrade with a fresh new look and longer battery life to go along with technology enhancements and easy connectivity capabilities that make it a fashionable and functional must-have for on-the-go people. Some of the new updates to the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 includes a smudge-resistant palm rest, extended-life battery offering up to 9.5 hours of operation and 10.1-inch display includes a textured.

The Inspiron Mini 10 will be offered in the coming weeks in a selection of bundles with distinct features like an HD display, Broadcom Crystal HD media accelerator, surround sound capability, built in HDTV tuner for over-the-air local HD broadcasts, or built-in Wi-Fi location enabled GPS that provides people with real time information to nearby restaurants, landmarks, maps and entertainment.
Full Updates

New Intel Atom N450 processor at 1.66 GHz

10.1-inch display with standard (1024×600) or High Definition (1366×768) display available in coming weeks

Built-in speakers with available SRS Surround sound

HDTV tuner and location-aware GPS configurations available in coming weeks

Bundles with Broadcom Crystal HD for smooth HD playback coming in Q1

Built-in 802.11 b/g wireless with available Bluetooth and Mobile Broadband

1GB4 DDR2 memory at 800MHz

160GB5 or 250GB hard disk drive storage

Choice of 3 or 6-cell integrated battery with up to 9.5 hours6 of battery life (Inspiron Mini 10 mobility bundle only).

Choice of Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Home, Ubuntu operating system option available in the coming weeks

Lightweight: Starting at about 2.75 – 3.1 pounds7 with a 3-cell battery. It will be priced at $299 and will be available in early January from Dell.