Dell Inspiron Mini 9

More configurable than other Netbooks; good battery life; XP and Linux OS options.

Some awkward keyboard compromises; no SSD options larger than 16GB.

Dell's entry into the Netbook market means its time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.

The Mini 9 requires some patience because of ... 

Much easier to carry for travel if you just want basics or a smaller device to download vacation photos. The size of a book; can fit in some ladies' handbags.

Keyboard variations take some getting used to. Display is hard to read without making some font changes. (Try the Verdona font at about 10 or 11 point size.)

Don't buy it. There are many other options o... 

The ONLY good things about this computer are that it is very light, and it has 3 usb ports.

Keyboard is horrible to type on. I'm a touch typist, and now I find myself missing keys on a regular keyboard because of using this thing! Screen too small, hard drive too slow, even for web surfing & email only.

I'll wait six months and see if Dell has thei... 

Great design. Great weight. Looked perfect for home use.

Canceled the order after Dell postponed the shipping date twice. Seriously Dell, is your J-I-T inventory system so flawed you can't get more laptop cases or something?