Dell Inspiron 11z now available for $399
It seems like just last week Dell dropped the Mini 12 but Dell is already offering the Inspiron 11z to fill the ~12″ notebook market. The Inspiron 11z starts at $399 and made a favorable impression on the PC World staff when they had hands on time with it in early August.
Despite the small form factor, Dell is calling the new 11z a laptop rather than a netbook and the higher specs back up the notebook moniker.
Liliputing provides the following specs for the Inspiron 11z.
- CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Celeron 723 CULV processor
- Video: Intel GS45 integrated graphics
- Display: 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
- OS: Windows Vista Home Premium
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 250GB, 5400rpm HDD
- WiFi: Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g
- Webcam: 1.3MP
- Connectivity: Ethernet, 3 USB ports, 3-in-1 card reader, HDMI output
- Battery: 28WHr, 3 cell Li-Ion battery
- Dimensions: 11.5″ x 8.4″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 3 pounds
Dell may be on to something here. By offering 2GB of RAM, a bigger hard drive and an HDMI output they’ve skipped past much of the Microsoft imposed netbook criteria that were responsible for killing many netbooks. The inclusion of a low voltage CULV Intel processor further separates the Inspiron 11z from its competitors. The biggest downside, out of the box, is the fact that the 11z ships with Windows Vista and according to the Dell Windows 7 eligibility table it doesn’t qualify for a free upgrade to the new OS in October.
With the small size, bumped up specs and affordable price it will be interesting to see how the market treats a notebook that looks, on the outside, like a netbook.
Does this package interest you at the $399 pricepoint?
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I can wait ’till mid-Oct for new OS Windows 7 will ship with Dell 11z !!!!!
I can wait ’till mid-Oct for new OS Windows 7 will ship with Dell 11z !!!!!
Yes, it is nice but useless with 3 Hrs Battery life(actually 2 Hrs with internet).
I am expecting from a mini notebook minimum 8 Hrs
Battery life!!!! Not enough for a local flight in US, what happens if you fly overseas?!
Better choice ASUS or Toshiba mini notebooks.
Yes, it is nice but useless with 3 Hrs Battery life(actually 2 Hrs with internet).
I am expecting from a mini notebook minimum 8 Hrs
Battery life!!!! Not enough for a local flight in US, what happens if you fly overseas?!
Better choice ASUS or Toshiba mini notebooks.
What a difference two days makes. Yes it does come with a free upgrade to OS 7 and the 6 cell is an option.
What a difference two days makes. Yes it does come with a free upgrade to OS 7 and the 6 cell is an option.
Does anyone know when more color options will be available? My sister has a black inspiron 1525 and I don’t wanna just have a mini version of her laptop. And when the 6-cell upgrade is available, will it stick out the back like other mini notebooks?
Does anyone know when more color options will be available? My sister has a black inspiron 1525 and I don’t wanna just have a mini version of her laptop. And when the 6-cell upgrade is available, will it stick out the back like other mini notebooks?
Not so fast, bargain hunters! The base price has now jumped up $50 to $449.
Not so fast, bargain hunters! The base price has now jumped up $50 to $449.
The Dell mini 10 comes with better specs with the exception of the 11z larger hard drive and the 2 gig ram. Mini 10 has same screen resolution, the better G/N wifi, and with XP 1 gig ram is plenty. Keyboard is 92% on both. Color options are available on the mini 10 — not the 11z.
The Dell mini 10 comes with better specs with the exception of the 11z larger hard drive and the 2 gig ram. Mini 10 has same screen resolution, the better G/N wifi, and with XP 1 gig ram is plenty. Keyboard is 92% on both. Color options are available on the mini 10 — not the 11z.
I want an ION (full, no LE) + CULV + 4Gb RAM + 250Gb HD + 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels display + 6 cell Li-Ion battery + Windows 7. When is that?
I want an ION (full, no LE) + CULV + 4Gb RAM + 250Gb HD + 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels display + 6 cell Li-Ion battery + Windows 7. When is that?
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