Dell makes a second addition to the Inspiron Mini line with the introduction of Inspiron Mini 12. The device sits nicely between the classification of netbook and notebook which makes us want to say it as a netnotebook. Anyways, moving aside its category, Dell has tried to spec this netnote pretty decently.
It houses an Intel Atom processor Z520 (1.33GHz) or Z530 (1.6GHz), 1GB RAM, 60/80GB HDD, Bluetooth 2.1, webcam, Wi-Fi and a 3-cell battery all in a 24mm thick chassis. Windows Vista Basic is the default OS but users will be able to have a choice of running Ubuntu Linux or Windows XP by the end of the year. The estimated battery life is rated to last under 3 hours.
Dell has chosen Japan as the first destination for Inspiron Mini 12 but is expected to reach global markets by late November carrying a price tag of under $600.
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