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Default Frequently Asked Questions and other good Mini9 Advice - 01-27-2009, 05:49 PM

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Buy from the Outlet. The prices start as low as $199.00 and go up. This is a $100 savings from new and comes with the same warranty options and return period. Factor in a 20% off coupon that pop-up rather frequently and you can easily get a Dell Mini 9 for less than $200 with tax...
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You don't need to defrag.
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Defragmenting a SSD is not recommended. Unlike for old-fashioned hard drives, there's no performance benefit, and it contributes to a lower life expectancy.

See this thread for more information.

Edit: Whoops, just realized that the link I posted, although different, goes to the same page as the one posted by WolfKeeper.
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Ah, thanks for the link. Good to know.
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An alternative to color choices are the many skins now available. I just applied mine last night which I bought from DecalGirl online. As promised, they have recently added the Mini9 to their lineup.
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Great post, ls3mach! Another vote for a sticky!
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Space is a premium on my 8G SSD. Can I remove the Webcam Avatar Creator without disabling the webcam for future use?
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Man, ls3mach, I'm jealous. :mrgreen:

Well, since at least you got your sticky, mind including a link to my drivers thread in your OP?
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dragon - re: your decal, how's it work with the circular "dell" on the lid? is there a hole cut out for it? or does it sit right on top of it?
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dragon - re: your decal, how's it work with the circular "dell" on the lid? is there a hole cut out for it? or does it sit right on top of it?
I'm curious about that as well...
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Space is a premium on my 8G SSD. Can I remove the Webcam Avatar Creator without disabling the webcam for future use?
ABSOLUTELY.

Using XP it will still show up under "My Computer"
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