Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-2864 10.1-Inch Red Netbook review

Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-2864 10.1-Inch Red Netbook is a larger sibling to Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9 which provides much more entertainment oriented dimensions to the Inspiron Mini family. It also adds keyboard comfort which is just right for the on-the-go computing. Just like other Dell netbooks, Inspiron Mini 9 and Mini 12, Inspiron Mini IM10 is a compact and easy-to-carry netbook and is a perfect Internet companion which is ideal for students, professionals, travelers and social networkers to surf the Web and chat with friends and family. It also lets you stream video and audio content, and gives you the privilege of uploading on-the-go photos to your personal blogs or your Facebook and Twitter profiles. Standard built-in Wi Fi offers quick and easy wireless internet access through hotspots in the home, on university campus, in a local library, in the office or even at a conference.

What’s in the box?

• Dell Inspiron Mini IM10 comes with all the ergonomics for better and efficient PC handling. Almost 92 percent the size of a standard laptop, the ergonomic keyboard gives you enough flexibility. It’s a full range keyboard with discreetly arranged keys for high paced and accurate text input.
• Tap your finger, pinch or would you swirl it for a casual operation? With a multi-gesture track pad, you’ll experience much easier and more convenient navigation. Spill resistant track pad ensures zero damage in accidental incidents.
• The Inspiron Mini IM10 incorporates a 10.1-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1024 x 576 featuring TrueLife high-gloss and anti-reflective technology with a sharp contrast finish. The display is well suited to the truly immersive 3D games and High Definition videos. The wide screen with 16:9 aspect ratio perfectly displays the entire Web Page which can be viewed at a glance.
• Dell Support Center is one of the prominent features of Inspiron Mini IM10. It gives a quick access to the Dell service and support just by clicking an icon on your desktop offering automated solutions, software updates and tools that helps your system run efficiently.
• DellConnect Remote Assistance is a feature that is boasted by Dell Inspiron Mini IM10 where Dell experts help you to analyze and solve your netbook problems through an Internet connection. This feature is applicable only for Windows based systems.
• Connect to your friends and family with clear and quality video chats thanks to the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam.

Significant features

Super-fast Processor

Dell Inspiron Mini IM10 is powered by all new Intel Atom Z520 that implements a 45nm design structure with the highly advanced hafnium-infused circuitry which minimizes the electrical current leakage in transistors which in turn help to conserve more energy and give you prolonged unplugged freedom. Intel Atom Z520 provides 1.3 GHz CPU speed with 533 MHz front-side bus and 512 KB L2 cache. Theoretically, an L2 cache or secondary cache memory temporarily stores data; the larger its capacity, the more the speed will it deliver for better system’s performance. This is all about technology, but in simple terms, Intel Atom Z520 boosts processing speed for multitasking and delivers better overall performance. 1 GB DDR RAM handles highly demanded applications efficiently.

Connectivity and networks
Dell Inspiron Mini IM10 netbook is designed with an integrated 54g wireless LAN which is fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. Moreover, with the integrated Bluetooth connectivity, you will be able to communicate and synchronize the netbook data with other Bluetooth enabled peripherals like PDAs and cell phones. You can also use Bluetooth enabled headphones for hands free video chats. Business travelers and student will certainly love this device which allows internet surfing and video conferencing from almost anywhere you go.

Communications:

The Dell Inspiron Mini IM10 netbook is rich with ports and connectors which allow a number of peripheral devices to communicate your netbook. You can connect a wide range of peripherals right from digital cameras to mp3 players using 3 USB 2.0 ports out of which one is a powered source which can be used for connecting external hard disks. 1 HDMI output allows you to display your netbook content on compatible HDTV or home theater for uncompromised audio and visual experience. 10/100 Fast Ethernet facilitates faster data sharing without any bottlenecks over the local network. The embedded 3-in-1 memory card reader is compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC) and Memory Stick.

Technical Specifications

Inference

Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-2864 10.1-Inch Red Netbook is a really handsome deal that covers almost everything that a netbooks user would desire. The model provides finest ergonomics including convenient keyboard and compact and sleek profile with light weight design still maintaining the decency of the device. Inspiron Mini IM10-2864 is more about the advanced technology that will make a good impression on geeks. This gizmo is a technically rich and good looking model at a fairly modest price around $300. Dell lovers will always love Dell however costly it is. But this device is worth the price quoted.