The return to school approaches and Dell took the opportunity to update its Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook with Intel Pine Trail. Born the Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Pineview Atom N455 processor with DDR3 memory.

The new Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 has a starting price equal to 279 euros. Its data sheet is characterized by an Intel Atom N455 Pineview at 1.66GHz, backed up by 1GB 1333MHz DDR3 memory and 160GB hard drive at 5400rpm. The graphics component is given instead of a Intel GMA X3150 integrated into the CPU, which manages a 10.1-inch screen with LED backlight with TrueLife WSVGA resolution of 1024 × 600 pixels, glossy.

Regarding the color, the new Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 sports a shiny black finish on the display lid. The Dell netbook is also proposed in a version to 299 euros, which differs only for the area of data storage assigned to a SATA hard drive 250GB 5400rpm. Unfortunately, the number of options available is reduced compared to earlier versions, so that the user can not change the color, the amount of RAM memory or data storage space.

2.0 The Bluetooth module is provided but is not available, such as 48Whr 6-cell battery that offers autonomy and announced to 7:18 hours (1:33 kg total weight) than the standard 3 cell battery (total weight 1.2Kg). Except then the Atom processor N455 compatible DDR3, this model appears similar to that proposed by the competition.

Connectivity is classic without Bluetooth module, as its storage space of 160GB or 250GB depending on the version. With 1GB of RAM and integrated operating system Windows 7 Starter, the configuration of the Inspiron Mini 1018 is more traditional. You can also choose a USB external DVD burner for 71.99 Euros.