Dell Updates the Inspiron Mini 10

Dell is making their Inspiron Mini 10 netbook better for the new year with a longer battery life and new look. But that's not all! They are also offering optional high definition entertainment bundles that allow you to stream HD video, along with all the standard features such as surfing the web, email, and Wi-Fi.

The new design features a 10.1-inch display, a textured, smudge-resistant palm rest, sculpted keys and, if you choose the Mini 10 mobility bundle, an extended-life battery for up to 9.5 hours of operation.

Other bundles include options of an HD display, Broadcom Crystal HD media accelerator, surround sound capability, built in HDTV tuner, or built-in Wi-Fi location enabled GPS that gives you with real time information to nearby restaurants, landmarks, maps and entertainment. Some models feature Bluetooth and Mobile Broadband communications, too.

Features:

• New Intel Atom N450 processor at 1.66 GHz
• 10.1-inch display with standard (1024x600) or High Definition (1366x768) display available in coming weeks
• Built-in speakers with available SRS Surround sound
• HDTV tuner and location-aware GPS configurations available in coming weeks
• Bundles with Broadcom Crystal HD for smooth HD playback coming in Q1
• Built-in 802.11 b/g wireless with available Bluetooth and Mobile Broadband
• 1GB DDR2 memory at 800MHz
• 160GB or 250GB hard disk drive storage
• Choice of 3 or 6-cell integrated battery with up to 9.5 hours of battery life (Inspiron Mini 10 mobility bundle only).
• Choice of Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Home, Ubuntu operating system option available in the coming weeks
• Lightweight: Starting at about 2.75 – 3.1 pounds with a 3-cell battery

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is expected to be available in early January from Dell and select configurations will be available in retail stores in the coming weeks. Prices start at $299.