| ||||||||
News News from the Dell Inspiron Mini Universe
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
(#1)
  |
| Founder  Posts: 1,855 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK  |  UPDATED - Vostro A90 STILL available from Dell -
11-25-2009, 12:14 PM
 The configuration isn't much, only an 8GB SSD and Ubuntu 8.04 although obviously upgrading to the latest Ubuntu will cost you nothing other than a download and the stock SSD can be boosted to 16GB for $50. They've also thrown in bluetooth, a 0.3MP webcam and wireless b/g. The Vostro A90 still looks to be the cheapest foundation out there for a hackintosh netbook, and as we all know, the components are easily upgraded. There's no guarantee how long this unit will still be on sale for, so get yours now. Woops spoke to soon! The hotcakes are sold out at their sale price of $184, you can still purchase the Vostro A90 here for $369 with XP. Other members have also pointed out its available at the Dell Outlet, just be sure to filter your results for the right model. |
| |  |
|
(#2)
|
| Senior Member Posts: 143 Join Date: Apr 2009 |
11-25-2009, 01:59 PM
This is such a good deal I wanna cry. |
| | |
|
(#3)
|
| Expert Member  Posts: 867 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern New Jersey, USA |
11-25-2009, 02:15 PM
So tempted, but I've got my Ion something else for my next netbook.  Former Inspiron Mini 9 Owner, Modder, Enthusiast |
| | |
|
(#4)
|
| Senior Member  Posts: 157 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Michigan    |
11-25-2009, 03:10 PM
I would totally get it, but they don't sell any 9" netbooks at Best Buy anymore, and so I can't compare the keyboard sizes in person...  |
| | |
|
(#5)
|
| Junior Member  Posts: 16 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina | 8 GB SSD plenty big -
11-25-2009, 10:50 PM
My son and I both have these (mine a Mini 9, his a Vostro A90). An 8 GB SSD with Linux is totally adequate, especially if you keep your data online (Google Docs, Evernote). Add a 8 GB SD card if you want local data. I bought his with Ubuntu expecting him to ask for XP, but he is totally happy with it. If you need more drive space, purchase an aftermarket 16 GB SSD for about $60. Now you have 2 boot drives instead of one. I wouldn't use it to type a novel, but for causal use, the keyboard is fine. If we didn't already have two, I'd be all over this. --tom |
| | |
|
(#7)
|
| Junior Member Posts: 5 Join Date: Oct 2009 |
11-26-2009, 12:49 AM
no more left. they are $212 with xp home on dell outlet 8gig ssd and 1 gig ram with camera bluetooth and wifi. Dell Factory Outlet |
| | |
|
(#8)
|
| Junior Member Posts: 22 Join Date: Jun 2009 |
11-28-2009, 10:53 PM
I scooped one up BARELY in the nick of time. I saw the price and just bought it without thinking much. I found a 64GB runcore SSD on ebay to put into this baby when it arrives too! Still looking for somewhere to get a 2GB ram chip that's not a ripoff. |
| | |
|
(#9)
|
| Junior Member Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, IL |
11-29-2009, 09:00 PM
Hey guy, I'm new to this forum and just ordered a Dell Vostro A90 on 11/28/09 it includes a 16 SSD and Ubuntu (but I hope to install OS X on it) anyway here's the link: The Dell Online Store: Build Your System |
| | |
|
(#10)
|
| Guru  Posts: 1,993 Join Date: Apr 2009 |
11-29-2009, 09:10 PM
Quote:
Mini 1012 | SSD | Intel 6200 Wifi | Ubuntu 11.10 64bit | |
| | |
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
| |
Copyright © 2008-2011 MyDellMini.com.
