Dell Inspiron Mini 9 base price falls to $299

dell-mini-9-299Dell has slashed $50 from the price of its Dell Inspiron Mini 9n Laptop Computer, bringing the base price down to $299. This model comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, an 8.9 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 4GB solid state drive, 512MB of RAM and Dell’s custom version of Ubuntu 8.04.1 Linux.

Only the black model is available at this price. You have to pay extra if you want a red, white, or pink netbook. Extra RAM or storage space are also available for a fee, as is Bluetooth or an optional webcam.

Dell has also reduced the base price of the Inspiron Mini 12. You can pick up a 12 inch Inspiron with Ubuntu Linux for $399. The cheapest model with Windows Vista or XP will set you back at least $449.

I’ve updated the list of 13 netbooks for $399 or less to reflect the price drop, as well as a $10 drop in the base price for the HP Mini 1000.

thanks Dan!


Posted on Friday, January 16th, 2009, 11:05 am by Brad
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  • I just ordered my second Dell Mini9, and I would have added this drive without thinking twice. These units are very nice to have, and are much, much more portable than any other laptop in the price range. I like netbooks, and this unit runs Vista perfectly. So, I see this style of system sticking around for a while (and the HDD upgrades are welcome).
  • Ohio Red
    Any word about prices during the Circuit City liquidation?
  • Ohio Red
    These lower-priced netbooks are tempting to folks like me who (to be honest) have no desperate need for one. I would like to play with a very cheap and perhaps marginal netbook for a few months or a year to decide whether it was worth the money to upgrade to a better machine and, if so, what features should be my priority. By the way, my first computer was a Kaypro II which at the time passed for a portable.
  • BoloMKXXVIII
    Wow. Just wait until the second generation units hit the market. These things will be so cheap everyone will pick up two just to have a spare. Gotta love it.
  • jake123
    Now I wished I didn't buy my 1000ha. The Mini 12 price in Canada is finally competitive.

    Also, the 12 netbooks for $399 or less link is broken.
  • That is what I paid for mine during the Christmas sale.

    These inexpensive base machines are a perfect platform for upgrades. With the addition of 2 Gb RAM, a RunCore SSD, and Ubuntu 8.10 they become a fast, reliable, little companion. Once I get my 8 cell battery it will be even better.
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