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Dell Mini 1012 Discussion forum on the new 2010 Dell Mini 1012, featuring an Intel Atom N450 CPU.
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Mini 1012 tablet mod, multi touch, Windows 8, transfelctive screen -
12-21-2011, 12:35 AM
This is a brief description of a 1012 tablet conversion. I used a $100 netbook (the Dell 1012) on sale, a $100 multi touch screen kit (capacitive touch), a $5 lcd extension cable, and a $200 Pixel Qi screen. The Pixel Qi is very optional and only recommended if you plan on operating primarily in full sun (as I do).
Moreover, if you want the standard Windows 8 experience, you are probably better off staying with the 1376 x 768 stock lcd as Windows Metro doesn't work at resolutions below 1024 x 768. I got around this because I have an Intel GMA graphics card that allows 1024 x 768 resolution on the Pixel Qi by changing Display1_DownScalingSupported in the registry. The Pixel Qi is 1024 x 600 natively. Below are some pictures that describe the process. To do this you need to use the Dell 1012 manual (online) for disassembly. You also need to know how to solder and have a fine tip on your iron. This mod is interesting because if you keep your bezel whole, it is completely reversible if you want to get your netbook back. More complete photos (~30) are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/1159889...eat=directlink |
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04-03-2012, 02:36 AM
You spent $400 to do this? Dayum.
Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 2mb RAM Dell Inspiron E1505 - died a noble death Dell Inspiron 17R - I hammered the kb with fist, killed it. Motorola Droid X2 - gave to niece who gave it to her 3 year old. crap. lotsa new stuff |
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07-14-2012, 08:08 PM
i wont waste $400 for doin this, i can buy better tablet for $200
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08-21-2012, 08:13 PM
They touchpad on the 1012 is so darn crappy I'll never spend another buck on it.
My wife ruined the screen so I upgraded it to HD, I maxed the mem when I bought it, I took HDD out and put in a memdisk, then loaded Ubuntu. Next, I bought a tablet computer and haven't touched the 1012 since.  Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 2mb RAM Dell Inspiron E1505 - died a noble death Dell Inspiron 17R - I hammered the kb with fist, killed it. Motorola Droid X2 - gave to niece who gave it to her 3 year old. crap. lotsa new stuff |
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Location: Upstate New York, U.S of A.
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08-22-2012, 12:43 AM
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 PS. I still LOVE my 1010.....  iPad 4 (64gb) w/Retina,Targus Versavu Case |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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09-12-2012, 03:22 AM
i too have a 1012 i wana mod and the picture u showed w/ the magnet in bezel helped me w/ 1 problem i have
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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04-09-2013, 06:14 AM
from where to buy a touch screen for dell inspiron mini 1012 in india
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