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25-Jun-2010  >  The Dell Mini 1012, and why "Dell customer service" is an oxymoron

Categories  >  Hardware 

Okay, so my previous netbook (a Zoostorm model) didn't last long before being shuffled off to someone else. The Mini 1012, current version of the Mini 10, is a relatively slight upgrade over it for my usage — the Atom N450 is more energy efficient, there are three USB ports, the built-in webcam is a little sharper, the power adapter is small, etc. The appeal was the no-fan design, which since I tend to use a laptop close to my head turns out to be a must-have feature.

No fans isn't something that would suit everyone — the temperature sensor peaked at over 65 degrees whilst I was setting it up and installing software, which most people wouldn't find very comfortable on their lap (and some mad bastards who want to spawn might be worried about the possible impact on their fertility.) To encourage heat dissipation on cloth-covered surfaces and because I like practical craft projects, I use a slab of 3mm aluminium as a stand.

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SITE UPDATE  >  28-Feb-2010

Quick book lists for Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers and The Watch Series.

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POSTSCRIPT  >  Browsers and usage

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