Dell Inspiron 11 11.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop (Windows 7 Premium) | 
| Brand: Dell
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $569.99
Buy New: $482.45
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Color: Premium Obsidian Black Finish
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Pentium
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 250
Display Size: 11.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 11.5 x 1
Model: iM11-4569OBK
UPC: 884116037231
EAN: 0884116037231
ASIN: B002PY7OJE
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| 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
h2Dell Inspiron 11z: Do More With Less/h2 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. p table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="450" tbody tr td div align="center"img align="top" border="0" height="321" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/dell-11z-overhead-black.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe Dell Inspiron 11z (in Obsidian Black) weighs just 3 pounds and features a high-definition 11.6-inch screen./strong/em/small/div /td /tr tr td div align="center"img align="top" border="0" height="279" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/dell-11z-profile-left.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe USB port on the left side is powered, so your mobile phone will still charge even when the 11z is asleep./strong/em/small/div /td /tr tr td div align="center"img align="top" border="0" height="279" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/dell-11z-profile-right.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe 11z also features an HDMI output for audio and video as well as a 3-in-1 memory card reader./strong/em/small/div /td /tr /tbody /table Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to./p pstrongNote:/strong 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./p p/p hr / h2Key Features/h2 ul listrong11.6-inch HD WLED display/strong (1366 x 768 resolution) /li listrongEnergy efficient, dual-core 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 processor/strong 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. /li listrong250 GB SATA hard drive/strong (5400 RPM) /li listrong4 GB of installed RAM/strong (DDR2 800MHz) /li listrongIntegrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD/strong (shares memory with main system RAM) /li listrong1.3-megapixel webcam/strong integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing /li listrongStereo speakers/strong with headphone and microphone jacks /li listrongWi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/)/strong /li listrongFast Ethernet/strong (10/100) /li listrong3-in-1 memory card reader/strong compatible with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), Multi-Media Card (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) media /li listrongThree USB ports/strong with one powered port that allows you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off. /li listrongHDMI output/strong lets you connect to an HDTV for full 1080P high-definition video and sound. /li listrongDell Remote Access/strong 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. /li listrongDell DataSafe Online/strong 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. /li listrongWindows 7 Home Premium/strong 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. /li listrongGet more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade./strong 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. /li listrongPre-loaded software/strong 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. /li listrongUp to 4 hours of battery life/strong /li listrongDimensions:/strong 11.5 x 8.43 x 1.02 inches (WxDxH) /li listrongWeight:/strong 3.05 pounds /li /ul pstrongWhat's in the Box/strongbr / 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./p pThe 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./p
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Great so far March 10, 2010
G. Gao (Washington, DC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After years of owning various Apple laptops (and swearing by them), I finally ventured back into the PC world, and so far I am very happy with the result.
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br /- Light weight: This laptop is so light that it fits into my work purse and I barely notice the weight. I can carry it everywhere with me.
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br /- Long battery life: The 6-cell battery life is very long, about 6 hours or so on powersave mode, which means I feel comfortable not always carrying the charger around.
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br /- Window 7: they copied a lot of features from the Mac OS, with no complaints from me. So far I find it very intuitive, elegant, and easy to use.
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br /- Trackpad, scrolling: another feature they stole from Apple, but I love scrolling without having to hit any buttons. Bravo.
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br /- Keyboard: might be too small for some, but perfect for my relatively small hands.
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br /- The cost: really can't complain here, and one of the main reasons why I switched back. This computer costs less than half of what a Macbook with similar specs would have cost.
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br /- Fast processing speed: I don't do anything that complicated on my computer, just Internet, word processing, reading pdf files,and downloading photos. It is lightning fast for all these purposes.
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br /What I dislike:
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br /- Trackpad, zooming and the cursor: The trackpad was not so responsive until I set it manually. The pinch-zoom feature drove me crazy until I figured out how to turn it off.
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br /- No DVD drive: I thought that this wouldn't bother me, but it turns out that I miss being able to play DVDs and rip my CDs, etc. So I got an external drive pronto. I think on balance, I prefer having the drive inside the computer, but I do appreciate the light weight, so maybe this one is a draw.
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br /- Screen: a bit small, but it's fine.
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br /- The battery protrudes: the computer doesn't lie flat, which takes a while to get used to.
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br /Overall, I am very, very happy with this computer, as evidenced by the fact that I take it with me everywhere even when I don't need to. Bravo, Dell, for converting this Apple convert back to Windows.
Excellent price/performance March 9, 2010
David Krnavek (Durham, NC USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received this laptop (can't really call it a netbook with a dual-core and 4GB of RAM) last week after about a week of deliberation over the other options out there. In this 11.6" range, there's a pretty limited number of models to compare. If you're willing to pay another hundred dollars and up, you could get a faster processor. Likewise, you can find a cheaper laptop with a celeron or atom processor. At this price point, however, this laptop really does stand out.
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br /The trackpad does take some getting used to, but most of the complaints about it (like the zooming gestures) can be disabled in a few seconds. The battery does stick out pretty ridiculously, but I would gladly trade that for the 6+ hours of battery life. The video card is very basic, but once again this is a sub-$500 laptop in a very slim form factor. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons, and I'm quite happy with my purchase.
WOW! This laptop is tha BOMB! March 6, 2010
Earl D. Shelton (Toledo, Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy a store bought netbook or a bulky laptop. I thought with a netbook it's small, compact, lightweight, popular, cute, up to date, blah, blah, blah. I even tried one out at a store, but the darned keys were so small, I was havin trouble testing it out. I went online and checked on Amazon like I always do and to my surprise, this lil beauty was available. NEW! I clicked BUY NOW!! No second thoughts or regrets. I love it. It's fast, and just as lightweight as a netbook. Not as bulky as a laptop and it even fits in my carry all bags. The wireless card picks up signals right away and the ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT feature with the pinch of my thumb and index finger is just like having an iphone, my next purchase if they keep that up..lol Buy This Laptop!! Peace!
 Love the Computer. Hate the Touchpad March 5, 2010
Wallace Guy (Mill Valley, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've only had it a few days. I love the computer. I was in the market for a netbook but backed away because of processor speed.
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br /But the touchpad. Oh the touchpad. To cut to the chase ... assume that you will be buying a portable mouse to go with this computer. The rest of this review is mostly for entertainment value.
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br /It is hard to imagine what fool thought this touchpad was a good idea. It's not just the silly set of unusable finger signals to scroll, zoom, rotate and wash the dishes. Other reviewers are correct that these options may be turned off after you locate and install the correct driver. But your problems do not end there.
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br /The mouse buttons are integrated into the touchpad. If you are like me, while browsing the web you keep one finger on the left click button and one finger on the touch pad. That won't work. It gets confused. When two fingers are on the pad at the same time, and assuming you have disabled all the two and three fingered magic tricks, the cursor just sits there ... waiting for you to remove one finger. So, you have to get used to not having a finger on the button.
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br /OK. Fine. Now you have one finger moving your happy cursor around the screen, although not in a particularly smooth fashion, for even if there were no other problems this is not the most sensitive touch pad in the world. You position your cursor over the minuscule-sized little button that you would like to click. Time to click. You must now lower that other finger to the touchpad to click the integrated button and, ZOOM!, off zips the cursor to the other side of the screen. If you are lucky, you simply fail to click your button. If you are unlucky, you click something completely random elsewhere on the screen and open some utterly unrelated application. Good thing you've got that nice ULV processor to hurry this unwanted digression along.
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br /Now ... you close that extra whatever-it-is ... presumably by using the touchpad. In order for that to work, you must use the one finger to move the cursor, lift that finger up, and then set your other finger to poking the button, taking care to not slide while poking, lest you jiggle the position of the cursor. You might as well just operate the whole thing with one finger, like hunt-n-peck typing.
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br /If you are more coordinated than I, it may not be a problem. For me the experience is eerily similar to being at my desktop computer with my 2 year old son in my lap, grabbing and jabbing at the mouse while I work.
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br /There's a little slider control in the touchpad options that lets you set the sensitivity. They say if your cursor moves erratically to increase sensitivity, and if your cursor is unresponsive to decrease sensitivity. This is the so-called Smart-Pad (tm). The stupid thing is that no matter how much you mess with the settings, there's nothing in-between erratic and unresponsive.
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br /Click-and-drag? Forget it. That necessarily requires one finger on the button and another finger on the pad, moving. It's click-drag-jump-drag-back-hop-jitter-skip-drag-release, a complete tug-of-war with the machine. This is where the image of trying to click-and-drag with a 2-year-old fighting you for control of the mouse really pays off.
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br /Finally, if all of this wasn't annoying enough, they designed the pad so that it doesn't "click" when gliding your finger along it for moving the cursor. What this means is that in order to click the button, you've got to apply a reasonable amount of pressure. You have to really lean into it. By way of comparison, clicking the button requires substantially more finger pressure than pressing a key on the keyboard.
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br /I would have returned the computer for the nasty touchpad alone, but right now I can't find another computer in the same weight/power/price/reliability class. Maybe someday I'll get used to it ... but I doubt it. So, the way I think about it is that I own a laptop with an emergency-only touchpad and I bought a portable wireless mouse.
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 beware of multi-touch mousepad March 2, 2010
S. Agrawal (Hillsboro, OR United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is the perfect size and fast speeds. I like Win7 as the chances of getting virus and other bad stuff is very low due to security features added by MS in Win7 OS.
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br /It's multi-touch pad is the worst and very inconvenient. For pressing Lt and Rt clk, you have to press very hard.
br /After trying to use for 5-6 days, I am unable to get used to it and am now using a mouse with it.
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br /I would highly recommend to try the multi-touch pad before buying this laptop.
br /Except that...everything else is good about this laptop including the price.
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