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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Review of Dell Mini 9
Full review of Dell Mini 9Dell was actually quite slow in catching up with the netbook craze, and it took until late last year for the Irish manufacturer to release this model.
The Dell Mini 9 sums up everything you expect from an average netbook; it comes with the standard 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, Intel GMA950 graphics and a choice of a small solid state drive or more roomy hard drive. Moreover you get to choose from either Linux (Ubuntu) or Windows XP Home as the primary operating system.
So, why should you buy the Dell Mini instead of one of the other myriad netbooks out there with the exact same specs? For one thing the starting price is very low, just $249, but that gets you a mere 4GB SSD, so most potential buyers will probably add a few bucks for more storage space. Nonetheless, it is still very affordable.Another great thing about the Mini 9 is that you can get it in a variety of colors and decorations, although this will also cost you extra as per Dells business model. The standard color is glossy black (and it is very glossy I might add). The screen on the Mini is good, and doesnt have that large frame that many other netbooks have. On the downside, the keyboard feels more cramped than average, but that comes as no surprise on a 9-inch netbook.
Performance and Conclusion
The battery lasted just over 3 hours, which is completely acceptable. For some reason we couldnt get WorldBench to run on the Dell Mini, but the WPrime 32M test finished in 124 seconds.
If you feel like buying a low-end version and upgrade it later (with cheaper parts) you will be happy to learn that its very easy to access the internal components, as they are grouped together beneath a panel next to the battery.
If youre looking for a netbook, the Mini 9 should definitely be taken into consideration - its a solid, highly customizable little laptop available at a very attractive price point.
Edit: Although it would be amazing if the Mini indeed came with a 2.6GHz Atom, it was of course supposed to read 1.6GHz. Thanks Usman for the bump.
Dell Mini 9 Technical Specifications
- Processor Atom N270 1.6GHz
- Memory 512MB-1GB
- Harddrive 4GB-64GB
- OS Linux (Ubuntu)/Windows XP Home
- Weight 2.3lbs
- Screen 9
- Screen resolution 1024x600
- Graphic Card Intel GMA950
- Battery Life 3:07
Friday, May 17, 2013
iPhone application to replace the keys of your car
Ever thought of opening the door to the phone in the car James Bond does? Well, its parent company General Motors Holden, has launched a new iPhone application that could replace the car key. We can warn against the forces of the parking lot for food and increase their portfolio. General Motors is working on an application for the iPhone and its rivals Google phone to some of its vehicles sold in the United States.
Also act as a remote starter system might be desirable to heat the car on those cold mornings (or cool in summer), and if you forget where you parked, you can activate the horn "light and the touch of a button so that may warn of the situation. The app, which is to be available in a few months also show a report of a vehicle of "health report",which will contain information such as range of fuel, oil changes, tire pressure, and a distribution of time life of the average fuel economy for cars.
However, the application is only available in the U.S., Canada and China, where buyers are expected to Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC to be able to manage their mobile phones in cars in a few months. App carried out as part of the vehicle safety system called OnStar. "The technology allows drivers to make decisions about their trips long before entering the vehicle, which means that their attention may not be where it belongs - on the road,ahead." Sydney Morning Herald quoted the spokesman Chris Preuss company as daily.
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Also act as a remote starter system might be desirable to heat the car on those cold mornings (or cool in summer), and if you forget where you parked, you can activate the horn "light and the touch of a button so that may warn of the situation. The app, which is to be available in a few months also show a report of a vehicle of "health report",which will contain information such as range of fuel, oil changes, tire pressure, and a distribution of time life of the average fuel economy for cars.
However, the application is only available in the U.S., Canada and China, where buyers are expected to Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC to be able to manage their mobile phones in cars in a few months. App carried out as part of the vehicle safety system called OnStar. "The technology allows drivers to make decisions about their trips long before entering the vehicle, which means that their attention may not be where it belongs - on the road,ahead." Sydney Morning Herald quoted the spokesman Chris Preuss company as daily.
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