Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK 10.1-Inch Netbook review

With all new Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK 10.1-Inch Netbook, you can stay connected to the world wherever you go. Never lose touch with your friends and family! You can now keep up with your blog, instant messenger, email, video chat, and e-mail, etc. Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK is going to be the flavor of the season for geeks thanks to the powerful punch of features that it packs in.

What’s in the box?

Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK comes with a bright 10.1-inch widescreen display which is designed for easy navigation through a web page. You need not scroll left, right to view the entire content of the page. This Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK clubs the power of the robust Intel Atom N455 processor with 6-cell battery which gives the device up to 6 hours of battery power. Integrated wireless-N (802.11b/g/n) Wi-Fi offers a wireless connectivity which delivers quick and easy access to hotspots in the home, on campus, in the local resto-bar, or even in your office. For easier and faster input, the iM1018-2628OBK features a keyboard that is around 92 % of the size of traditional laptop keyboard. Featuring a touchpad design along with distinct buttons for easy access ensures comfort and productivity means you don’t have to sacrifice comfort or productivity. Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK offers you newer ways to keep up with your office work thanks to the pre-installed Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system. Moreover, the Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK comes with pre-installed Office Starter 2010 that lets you do your regular computing including word processing, maintaining excel sheets, etc.

Major turn ons

Processing

Experience a brilliant multitasking performance combined with efficiency thanks to the ultra fast 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor that is integrated with 512 KB L2 cache which runs at 667 MHz FSB. The processor ensures excellent performance while Web browsing. Ample space provided by the 250 GB SATA hard drive with 5400 RPM) lets you store and manage your heavy media content effortlessly. 1 GB installed DDR3 RAM (667 MHz) power combines with processor to boost multitasking. Gaming freaks can now have fun with latest HD and 3D games on the huge screen and it’s more enjoyable when it is backed by Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor integrated with Microsoft DirectX 9.0 support.

Connectivity and communications

Windows 7 makes it easy to create a home network and in addition to this, Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) facilitates super-fast connectivity to home and business networks. Moreover, the device provides backwards compatibility with the older versions of wireless routers. Fast Ethernet (10/100) makes data transfer easy and faster. You can socialize your netbook by connecting it to various peripherals via USB ports. 3 in one memory card reader is compatible with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) and Multi-Media Card (MMC).

Software Support

As said before, The Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK is preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (free version) offering the functionality of Word and Excel that will let you work with your text and spreadsheets. You can have the full suite of the Product. You just have to purchase a product key to activate the ad-free version which includes the latest Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint programs. Protect your data with the Dell’s DataSafe Online optional online backup service (with additional charges) which enables you to keep a back up of your data to a safe, remote storage site through your broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is easy, flexible and secure to use. After installation, it automatically saves your data and keeps it safe from any software, hardware or catastrophic failure.

Portability

With its light and sleek profile Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK makes it easy to carry it along while on the go. It might take up a space of a novel in your suitcase. Now take your good times wherever you go with the Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK which lets you carry your entire digital content of your own choice and taste. You can also keep up with your office work while on vacation (It’s not fair though!).

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Conclusion

Dell Inspiron iM1018-2628OBK 10.1-Inch Netbook is the season’s spiciest deal that offers you a pack of features that match the standards claimed by all others in competition. In a minimal cost of around $284, Dell affords to provide a powerful combination of Intel Atom N455 and 1GB RAM along with the Intel Graphics media accelerator.  This lethal combination creates wonders in gaming and HD entertainment. I think there’s nothing much to say about it but to hit the market and grab the deal!