Sunday, January 31, 2010

My New Dell Netbook

I received my Dell netbook few days ago as I will be leaving my hometown and heading to Putrajaya tomorrow. I purchased this online from Dell website. It arrived my house roughly after 10 days after confirmation.

The packages arrived in sturdy boxes and perfectly sealed to avoid any tampering. The boxes are made of recyclable material.

I quickly opened the main box which contained the netbook. Neat packaging and almost everything used on the packaging are made from sustainable resources for example this cardboard is actually made from bamboo.

The netbook is well protected and covered with a layer of organic protective layer (not plastic) to avoid its surface from being scratched.

At the bottom of the box are the instruction manual, AC adapter and essential disc drivers which include the OS (Windows 7 Starter). Even the manuals are printed on recycled papers. Dell is really committed to environmental protection.

The other 2 packages includes the Notebook Essential Pack by Targus (additional RM189). The net total of the purchase is RM1388.

The Essential Pack consists of Targus soft hug top load case, Targus Travellers Choice Ultra Compact Stereo Speaker and Targus Optical Stow and Go Mouse

I am not a fan of netbook or laptop due to its poor thermal management coupled with speed and reliability issue. The reason I choose netbook over laptop is due to its size and portability. Without the optical drive, the netbook appear lighter and smaller.

I still in the process of getting used with the new OS, speed and size.

I also subscribe Celcom Broadband so I can go online in my new place. I got the Advance Broadband package but it is still inferior compare to the fixed line Streamyx which I used at home.

This Dell Inspiron Mini 10v will be my new tool to keep this blog alive (as well as maintaining communication with my wife and family). It is not ideal but I have to live with it for now. I going to miss using my rock solid desktop.

Special thanks to my friend, lifesignx for helping me to configure the netbook remotely via Teamviewer and encouraging me to get a netbook in the first place.

13 comments:

Heinlein said...

Dell laptop many problems. My sis and gf using them. Less than 1 year, all problems come out. From adapter to graphic cards break down. What thing oso happen. Then the tech guy will ask you to optionally pay for extra money for further warranty if you want it.

Henry Lee said...

wahhh... not bad not bad... at leaast dell better than HP, Compaq or Acer... haha.. if me... i'll just stick to Macbook. Less fuzz... haha

SJB aka SUELYN J-B. said...

Nice...laptop.

amycheah said...

me also planning to change my current laptop to a more small in size one -- myself tak suka netbook so I aimed for the Inspiron 11Z.

GenesisLuga said...

Woooww.... Nice Computer....

Anonymous said...

wow, you're leaving sibu too? wish you all the best :d

Bengbeng said...

this is cool

walkw/me said...

Wow very nice netbook my friend.I am happy for you that u have your new gadget.

Have a great day.

Dell 1110 toner said...

I love these new netbooks, and Dell has an amazing one. I have seen this notebook in person, and It is just as beautiful as in these pictures. The only concern I have is over the glossy enclosure. It gets way too many finger prints.

CH Voon said...

Good have a new laptop!
Enjoy your new life in putrajaya.
Good Luck!

Xiao-Kia said...

great !! hope u enjoy your laptop... really beautiful

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mygadgets said...

apple macbook is the great...
Great info, friends...

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