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    $199 New Dell, $419 for Core 2 Duo

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Isend2C, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. Isend2C

    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    You can get a new Dell Vosotro A90 (black mini 9) with ubuntu for $199. That includes:

    4-cell battery
    8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600)
    .3 megapixel webcam
    Intel Atom N270
    512 MB RAM
    8GB SSD
    Obsidian Black exterior
    2.36 lbs
    GMA 950

    I think that that is a superb deal for a name brand machine with those specs.

    On a more powerful note, you can get the Vosotro A860 for $419. The specs for this are much more peppy:

    1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo T5470
    15.6" WXGA (1366 x 768)
    Bluetooth
    2GB RAM
    160 GB Hard drive @ 5400 rpm
    DVD-RW
    6-cell battery
    GMA X3100

    This bigger A860 sometimes doesn't show up on the Dell page. Just refresh and that should make it appear if it doesn't the first time :)
     
    Isend2C, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. Lyanowu

    Lyanowu Notebook Consultant

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    This black color looks pretty cool :) Besides the color, what else is different from the mini9?
     
    Lyanowu, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. Amd12

    Amd12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it seems like better offer than mini 9 , this one comes 8 Gig as standard
    Thanks
     
    Amd12, Apr 20, 2009
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  4. UnXpectedError

    UnXpectedError Notebook Consultant

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    thats a good deal it even comes with the web cam :)
     
    UnXpectedError, Apr 20, 2009
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  5. Isend2C

    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, the A90 comes with an 8GB SSD and 512 MB RAM. The Mini 9 has 1GB RAM and a 4GB SSD. I'd prefer the bigger SSD, as 512MB should be fine for Ubuntu and can be easily upgraded. It's nice how it comes with a came too :)

    I reckon it's the most affordable way to get a NEW computer with every component (screen, mouse, keyboard, and the whole computer part).
     
    Isend2C, Apr 21, 2009
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  6. BHD

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    wish i had this over my mini 9. i prefer the all black look over the black/silver.
     
    BHD, Apr 21, 2009
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  7. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    The A90 is quite nice looking, especially for the price.

    But I really wish that Dell would have an actual hard drive in these machines. If there was an actual HD, even 80gb, it would be enough for what I need.

    But the 64gb SSD is too cost prohibitive.
     
    millermagic, Apr 21, 2009
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  8. UnXpectedError

    UnXpectedError Notebook Consultant

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    the deal has ended but the A90 is now $250 but now comes with a 16gb hd and 1gb of ram. still not a bad deal
     
    UnXpectedError, Apr 23, 2009
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