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Dell Inspiron 11 11.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop (Windows 7 Premium)
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Product Description
The Mini 11 is everything you want in a mobile companion and more. It may be small, but you’ll be surprised by all the fun features packed inside. Be productive with a keyboard 92 percentage the size of a traditional laptop keyboard. Enjoy a beautiful view with a seamless display surface1 and 16:9 aspect ratio. And stay connected with advanced wireless options. Includes Microsoft Works, McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall (30-Days). 3 x USB; 1 x Mic; 1 x Headphone/Stereo Connector; 1 x HDMI.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1038 in Personal Computers
- Color: Premium Obsidian Black Finish
- Brand: Dell
- Model: iM11-4569OBK
- Dimensions: 1.01" h x 11.49" w x 8.42" l, 2.98 pounds
- CPU: Pentium 1.3 GHz
- Memory: 4GB SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 250GB
- Battery type: Lithium Ion
- Display size: 11.6
Features
- 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 Processor (800MHz FSB, 2MB cache)
- 4GB Memory; 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive; Flash Card Reader; 10/100 Ethernet
- Wireless 802.11 b/g Connectivity; Built-in 1.3MP Webcam; Integrated Audio
- 11.6" Widescreen High Definition Display; Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 6 Cell Battery;Webcam – 1.3MP; Wireless card – 802.11 b/g
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Dell Inspiron 11z: Do More With Less
Weighing approximately 3 pounds and measuring just 1 inch thin, you'd never guess the slim and sleek Dell Inspiron 11z laptop would pack such a big punch. The nicely affordable Inspiron 11z boasts a high-definition 11.6-inch display and an Intel ultra-low-voltage processor that offers a good mix of multitasking with extended battery life--up to 6.7 hours. Other features include a near full-size keyboard, easy-to-use floating touchpad with concealed touch control, HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV, and an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam with a built-in microphone for on-the-go video chats.
 The Dell Inspiron 11z (in Obsidian Black) weighs just 3 pounds and features a high-definition 11.6-inch screen. |
 The USB port on the left side is powered, so your mobile phone will still charge even when the 11z is asleep. |
 The 11z also features an HDMI output for audio and video as well as a 3-in-1 memory card reader. |
Note: This laptop does not come with an integrated optical drive; you can connect an optional external drive via one of the netbook's USB ports.
Key Features
- 11.6-inch HD WLED display (1366 x 768 resolution)
- Energy efficient, dual-core 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (800 MHz front-side bus and 2 MB L2 cache). Designed for use in ultra-thin laptops to balance the competing needs of high performance with battery consumption, this ULV Pentium features Intel SpeedStep technology, helping your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production.
- 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed RAM (DDR2 800MHz)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD (shares memory with main system RAM)
- 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
- Stereo speakers with headphone and microphone jacks
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/)
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- 3-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), Multi-Media Card (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) media
- Three USB ports with one powered port that allows you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
- HDMI output lets you connect to an HDTV for full 1080P high-definition video and sound.
- Dell Remote Access enables you to easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer. No more waiting until you get home to get the files you need.
- Dell DataSafe Online optional online backup service (additional charges applicable) offers data protection by enabling you to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is designed to be easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 4 hours of battery life
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.43 x 1.02 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 3.05 pounds
What's in the Box
This package includes the Dell Inspiron 11z (iM11-4569OBK), 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with mail-in service.
The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
Customer Reviews
Great CPU for the price
I want to add one thing that is perhaps easy to overlook with this laptop: it has the best CPU in it's class and price range. Most notebooks with an 11.6 inch screen have a Celeron CPU (such as the new Acer 1410 series). This means less cache and no "Intel Speedstep" which is an important power saving feature (mostly used when in battery mode). Celeron laptops will drain your battery quickly when you use any compute heavy task. The other common CPU is a single core "Core Solo". The single core CPUs have the bad habit of slowing to a crawl whenever the anti-virus kicks in (because it can't offload that task to the second core) and being generally slow if you run any internet security software(which any sane person would today but adds a lot of background CPU tasks that can run on a second core if you have one). You can step up to a full Core2 Duo, but that can add 20%-30% onto the cost (see the Acer Timeline series).
Dell did the right thing here when they used the 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 Processor. It has two cores, 2MB cache (twice the Celeron but 2/3 the more expensive Core2 Duo), and a 800MHz memory bus (vs. the Celeron's 667Mhz). And it has the all important SpeedStep technology found in the more expensive Core2 Duo. The only major feature it lacks is Virtualization, which is mostly a server technology which no home application to speak of. It uses the same core as the more expensive Core2 Duo so aside from the smaller cache the basic performance is the same (though some Core2 Duos have faster memory bus). It's the best fit price/performance wise but lately it's been passed over for the cheaper Celeron but vendors who count on consumers not knowing any better.
Just received this computer
Very nice computer but I want to share a couple of specifics that others have questioned.
1. This comes with a 6 cell battery so it sticks out on the bottom in back. Very good battery life- about 7 hours yesterday.
2. Windows 7 is the 64-bit version.
3. There is 4 GB Ram.
Much faster than my Dell mini 9 and only slightly larger. So far, I love it.
My experience so far
Hello,
I've had my product over a month now.
THE GOOD:
The OS is 64bit Windows 7. Can't complain about that. I am happy with the size of the laptop and screen resolution. I find this has respectable battery life. The weight is quite comfortable for me. I have gone for at 2 hours with moderate and peaked down at my battery display at the halfway mark or a little less. I would risk going to a coffee shop without my charger on this laptop. This laptop does not burn my lap. I don't know if it is because the battery keeps it from laying flat. This a complaint for some people but I find that I like this. This unit has an HDMI which I am ecstatic about. It means I can connect it to HD TVs on my travels. So far I have tested it with 720p content to my satisfaction. I've read reviews where it is said to work well at 1080p with some tweaking.
MAJOR REASON TO CONSIDER NOT BUYING:
If you intend to use the built in touch bad a lot you may be in for major annoyance. On almost any review you read about this laptop they will complain about this touchpad. I agree with them. it is what stops this laptop from being FANTASTIC. I am a person who has never pulled out a mouse to use a laptop. This laptop has had me do that several times. It is also really easy to re-size the screen size without meaning too. I realize Dell meant this as a feature but I find this all counter intuitive. The left and right mouse button areas are also too small. I find myself using my left hand to hold down the left mouse button while using the right hand to scroll when highlighting. They've provided software updates to this, but I have noticed no performance improvement. They need to redesign this.
MINOR (RELATIVELY) ANNOYANCES:
No DVD Burner internally or externally. Its absence makes the drive lighter. Depending on your needs you may opt to buy a small external that you keep in your laptop case or buy a laptop with one built in. I think the primary annoyance for me is if I need to rebuild my machine from using a DVD. Be sure to create the emergency recover disc as soon as possible.
This is not a gaming laptop. It cannot handle graphically intense games. But I imagine the people who buy this laptop are not looking for that. If your game requirements are light you'll be happy. Besides, the touchpad is just awful for playing any game that requires mouselike interaction.
There is no drive activity light. Not a showstopper by ANY means.
To wrap it up.
Be prepared for the touch-pad. It is JUST as annoying as people say. It is the ONLY reason I don't give it four stars.
Plan for the lack of a DVD/CD burner just as you would any netbook. It does not have to be showstopper. Just be prepared. Have a recover plan and be good about backing up important data via, Network, USB or External burner.
