Dell have announced a "thumb-sized" USB digital TV tuner  for their Inspiron Mini range, turning the subnotebooks into free-to-air digital TV receivers. The tuners are to be released in region-specific versions, designed to receive local broadcast standards and Dell says it expects the tuner to ship "later this quarter". Dell say the tuners will work with their customised version of Ubuntu Linux (8.04), Windows XP … [Read more...]

Dell today announced the Inspiron  Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Specifications include Windows Vista  Home Basic, built-in webcam, 1GB of RAM and a choice of 60 GB or 80 GB hard drive,1 providing ample capacity for mobile applications, content creation and storage and built-in Bluetooth®  and 802.11b/g wireless. … [Read more...]

Dell today officially unveiled the Inspiron Mini 9,  a UMPC the company is aiming at "teens, tweens, travelers and 'Tweeters'" who are looking to surf, chat with friends, or blog. Weighing in at only 1.035kg, the Inspiron Mini 9 includes a built-in webcam, Bluetooth, sealed keyboard, reliable solid state disc (SSD) drive, and bright 8.9-inch glossy LED display (1024×600) Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows quick … [Read more...]