DELL INSPIRON MINI 9 – 2.28 POUNDS OF FUN

I speculated a couple of days ago about a cheap device that might run Google’s Chrome Internet browser – and here’s the reality, right in front of us. Dell just formally introduced the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, a 2.28 pound device with a 1024×600...

NEW DELL LATITUDE NOTEBOOKS

Dell introduced seven new models of Latitude business notebooks today. There are details, videos, and some screen shots on this page. Here’s a partial list of new and improved features: Vastly improved battery life, in some cases up to 19 hours. Lots of...

DELL & YOUR TECH TEAM

I still buy most computers from Dell – it’s not perfect, but in my experience it’s still a step ahead of the other manufacturers in quality and support. It’s easy to get Vista Business from Dell, the version of Windows required for small...

DELL LAPTOPS & POWER MANAGEMENT

On a Dell laptop, it is crucial to DISABLE one “power-saving” feature guaranteed to drive you mad. In Vista’s “Power Options” panel, the bottom item on the left is “Dell Internal Network Card Power Management.” It is intended...

DELL PHONES HOME

Dell made an unwelcome phone call to one of my clients about the order for his new home computer. I’d hate to think Dell is going to make a habit of it. I’ve been involved in ordering hundreds of computers from Dell over the years. Orders placed online...

DELL & BEST BUY

Dell has partnered with Best Buy to sell some of its desktop and laptop computers in stores and through the Best Buy web site, following deals with Wal-Mart and Staples as well as other retailers around the world. Dell claims its products are now in more than 10,000...