What do you think about the Dell mini 12?

Ok i know people think this is crappy, but let me tell you that i already have an apple computer, the big screen one. Im just looking for a nice portable laptop or net book for me to use. All i want is fast internet, word, and so i can go on video chat. * And can you do ichat or video chat with an apple with the dell mini?What do you think about the Dell mini 12?I have one. I have used similar machines. I have both 3-cell and 6-cell battery as well.



The biggest nuisances on this computer are the tiny %26lt;%26gt;? and ,./ keys. However, after typing on it for a while, it doesn't seem like anything.



The other nuisance is if you are not typing very diligently, you can brush the edge of the touch pad. That said, the touch pad is very nice although not multi-touch.



This doesn't have 802.1n, but most people have 802.1b or g anyway. The wifi antenna works better than the mini 9 and most couple of year old laptops from my experience. For instance, at my friend's house, he can only see his own network while I can see all four of his neighbors' networks. It is nice to have a built-in wifi that picks up signal. I have used 100mW+ adapters before, but that is a bit much to be hauling around everywhere.



On the hauling... that is the key of these. The tiny power adapter fits in my coat and the computer itself barely weighs anything. Every other portable computer I have ever owned was weighed more and/or was bulkier. Unlike some other netbook PCs I tried, it doesn't feel like the case will dent in a backpack either. I don't know if you've ever seen a plastic laptop case with dents, but that tends to happen in backpacks. I actually take this computer out of the house too which is different. All of my heavy laptops that I've owned, I would very rarely take outside and that was only if I was going somewhere. This one is so light that it is like taking a book with me.



Some people have said these tip over, but I sit up straight, so I haven't noticed that.



The webcam needs some adjusting for video. It works on skype very well without any settings, but I've found it to be too much (1.3 MP) for other programs and have to adjust it. Most webcams are only 0.3MP, so chat programs don't know how to handle much more than that I guess. For quality, it isn't as good as a $100 webcam, but it is better than the average laptop webcam. I've had some glitches with audio on this computer, but that can be adjusted in settings as well.



One thing you can't do on mini 12 is install OSX. I have ubuntu but I have tried XP on it and it seems okay, but I deleted it with the restore disk as it was taking up too much space.



For your question about iChat, iChat is a mac version of AIM, so AIM clients can video chat with iChat.



I like the bluetooth feature, I have noticed that is lacking in some computers.



I think that most of the people on the internet who say these are crappy have read consumer reports or some early reviews and never actually used one of these. The screen itself sells for $239 (at least to replace it) which is most of the price of these, so it does very well for $160 worth of computer parts. You can find refurbished ones even less, I've seen as low as $250 with coupon.

How remove a old graphics card from a dell?

Im trying to install a graphics card in my dell and i cant figure out how to take the old one out. I saw videos of how to do it on other computers and it seems that there is a screw in which holds in the card but I cant find it. And there is also some little lever on the PCI-E socket that also holds the card in and is suppose to undo the card if you push it. Does a tell computer have these components? If anyone wants to know I have a dell Dimension E520How remove a old graphics card from a dell?Hello,

Here is exactly how to remove the PCI-E card from you Dell E520.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy鈥?/a>

How can I fix my Dell Insprion integrated webcam?

I have a new 2009 Dell Insprion laptop that I've had since August. When I got it the webcam has been working fine, being able to take pictures and record video. Recently since I've moved to Hawai'i for school, I've noticed my webcam can no longer record video. When I try to record a video in webcam central the entire computer freezes and I need to restart it. Any ideas of whats happening?How can I fix my Dell Insprion integrated webcam?Dell covers it for at least one year http://support.dell.com/support/index.as鈥?/a>

What Would Be The Best Dell Computer For Home Use?

I would basically be using this for running my two businesses (both home distributor businesses), using the Internet, downloading information, burning CDs/DVDs, working with photos, and word processing. How much memory is good for someone who is using a Dell strictly in a home application? Is 4GB too much?What Would Be The Best Dell Computer For Home Use?The perfect one is dell inspiron 530 or 530s both very good and comes with screen and is very cheap 2gb to 4gb is plentyWhat Would Be The Best Dell Computer For Home Use?4gb is not too much esp if you using the pc to work with photos and use the internet. but it is too much, if you are just going to use it for office work without the internet/ photos.



i dont really go for branded computers. i know that most americans do. but to get the most out of your buck. why not assemble your own or let someone do it for you. it is how most pc's in asia are bought.



browse intel.com for a motherboard and processor, that is within your budget. then go to kingston.com to know what type of ram you need. then shop online, use pricegrabber.com or amazon.com to source and buy your parts. here in asia, i usually buy my parts from a store, they source it and they assemble it for me; for a price of course. sometimes, i also buy some parts from the usa, and ship them here to be assembled into my pc.



it is much less expensive, and you will stretch you money to have the best pc you can buy. it just take you a little time to read and know what you need.



but if you like to stick to branded. i dont like dell, bec dell has issues regarding its warranty, read the fine print. you may need to keep the proof of purchase, process the warranty card/ register, and know what is included in the warranty and for how long is it offered. and also know where are their repair centers/ numbers!



hp, the other cheap pc. my problem with is the company usually sell on sale items which they like phase out. the reason behind this is that the items usually have some sort of unsolvable glitches or driver issues with windows. do your research regarding these in forums on the internet. sometimes they are posted in the hp's website.



i think i am biased towards sony vaio. bec they are sleek, stylish and very convenient to use and reformat/ do recovery is easy.What Would Be The Best Dell Computer For Home Use?4 Gb is a bit much nowdays..but i guess it will be regular after a few years or months. So it's kinda ok :D

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How do i get Skype to work with Dell webcam?

Skype responds with a Direct X error msg of some sort, with Dell Studio integrated webcam. Webcam works with Dell driver/software, but Skype video does not respond.How do i get Skype to work with Dell webcam?If you can鈥檛 find the right drivers manually I would recommend just getting a software program that can do it for you. There is a program I use which will find drivers for just about all hardware devices. The best part is it takes a snapshot of your system specifications and matches the right driver to go with it. Perform a free driver scan at:

http://www.drivers-updates.net/How do i get Skype to work with Dell webcam?You need to update the direct x program or load the direct x program that Skype is asking for you can find them through microsoft just search the download for direct x and the version that you need

Can i reformat my computer with someone else's startup discs if they are both Dell computers?

I need to reformat my laptop. I have a Dell XPS, but cannot find the discs. My wife has an Dell Inspiron and we have the discs. They both have Windows Vista Home ed. Will this work?Can i reformat my computer with someone else's startup discs if they are both Dell computers?No you cannot. Because the recovery/ installation disks along with the Operating system also has drivers for the motherboard. Since they are not the same, there will be conflict.Can i reformat my computer with someone else's startup discs if they are both Dell computers?No you can't because you have to have the original discs to work because the serial number has to match the same operating system to work. A pirated version of Windows will work because a pirated version has requirements that original discs for your computer don't have.

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How do I purchase a Dell laptop in 1 day?

I am going to US for 2 week. Is it possible for me to go to a Dell retail outlet with cash and come out with a laptop in hand. Can I get a list of outlets near San Jose , CA ?How do I purchase a Dell laptop in 1 day?Yes it is possible for you to walk out of a Dell retail outlet store with a new laptop in your hand BUT i dont know any Dell stores in your region sorry.How do I purchase a Dell laptop in 1 day?ya probablyHow do I purchase a Dell laptop in 1 day?Almost every Best Buy sells Dell'sHow do I purchase a Dell laptop in 1 day?
go to a best buy.... they sell dells there