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On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Dell officially announced retirement of the Dell Mini 9 netbook

The Inspiron Mini 9 is Dell's first foray into the netbook market. Competing with Asus' Eee PC, Acer's Aspire One and MSI's Wind, the Inspiron Mini 9 has a glossy 8.9-inch screen, an Intel Atom processor and up to 1GB of RAM. Weighing just 2.28 lbs, Dell's first netbook is offered with Ubuntu Linux or Windows XP, up to a 16GB SSD, built-in Wifi and a 3-in-1 media card reader. Available in white or black, other options include Bluetooth and a choice of 0.3 or 1.3 megapixel webcams. Starting at $349, the Inspiron Mini includes 2GB of free online storage thanks to a partnership with Box.net.

  • Key Specifications

    • Manufacturer
      Dell
    • Model
      dncwxa1
    • MSRP
      $349
    • Release Date
      September 7, 2008
    • Color(s)
      Obsidian black, Alpine White, Cherry Red, Pretty Pink, (Stickers)
  • General Specifications

    • Laptop Class
      Netbook
    • Input Type
      Keyboard, Trackpad, Microphone Jack, USB port
    • Keyboard Localization
      Yes
    • Included Accessories
      32WHr Battery (4 cell), Microsoft Works
  • Processor

    • CPU Type
      Intel Atom Processor
    • CPU Speed
      1.6 GHz
    • Multi-Core Type
      Dual-core
    • Number of Processors
      1
    • 64-bit Processor
      No
    • Bus Speed
      533MHz
    • Chipset
      Intel 945PM/GS Express
    • Cache Type
      L2 cache
    • Cache Size
      512KB
  • Memory

    • Standard RAM
      512 MB
    • Max RAM
      1 GB
    • RAM Type
      DDR2 SDRAM
    • RAM Speed
      533 MHz
    • RAM Form Factor
      200-pin SO-DIMM
    • RAM Slots
      1
  • Storage

    • Standard HDD Size
      4 GB
    • Hard Drive Type
      SSD
    • Hard Drive Speed
      Solid State
    • Storage Controller
      SATA
    • Memory Card Reader
      SD/SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
    • Optical Storage
      None
    • Optical Read Speed
      Not applicable
    • Optical Write Speed
      Not applicable
    • Floppy Drive
      None
  • Display

    • Screen Size
      8.9 inches
    • Screen Type
      LCD (TFT active matrix)
    • Max Resolution
      1024 x 600
    • Color Support
      24-bit (16 million colors)
    • Display Features
      Glossy, LED Backlight technology
  • Video

    • Graphics Processor
      Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    • Video RAM
      Shared with onboard RAM
    • Video Output
      VGA
    • Video Input
      None
    • TV Tuner
      None
  • Audio

    • Audio Output Type
      Speaker(s), 3.5mm stereo
    • Audio Input Type
      3.5mm Stereo Headset
  • Camera

    • Camera Type
      Optional Built-in camera
    • Camera Resolution
      0.3 - 1.3 MP
  • Networking

    • Wired Ethernet
      Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u)
    • Modem
      None
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
    • Bluetooth
      Optional, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
    • Cellular
      Optional, 3G
    • Cellular Carrier
      AT&T, Optional
    • Wireless NIC Card
      None
  • Ports and Connections

    • USB 2.0
      3x
    • USB 2.0 mini
      None
    • PC Card Expansion Slot
      None
  • Physical Specifications

    • Width
      9.13 in.
    • Depth
      6.77 in.
    • Height
      1.07 in. - 1.25 in.
    • Weight
      Starts at 2.28 lbs, weight varies depending on build
    • Color
      Obsidian black, Alpine White, Cherry Red, Pretty Pink, (Stickers)
  • Battery and Power

    • Battery Life
      Up to 4 hours
    • Battery Type
      Lithium ion
    • Battery Capacity
      32 WHr
    • Extended Battery Option
      No
    • AC Adapter
      Included
    • AC Voltage Required
      110-volt AC
  • Operating System and Software

    • OS Installed
      Linux
    • Alternate OS
      Microsoft Windows XP Home
    • Bundled Software
      Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works
  • Warranty

    • Parts
      Limited Warranty included, Accidental Damage protection (optional)
    • Labor
      Limited Warranty included, Accidental Damage protection (optional)
  • Environmental Specifications

    • Minimum Operating Temperature
      Unavailable
    • Maximum Operating Temperature
      Unavailable
    • Humidity Operating Range
      Unavailable
    • Shock Tolerance
      Unavailable
    • Vibration Tolerance
      Unavailable