New Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Offers the Same, For Less

Don't expect many differences from the new Inspiron Mini 10v netbook, Inspiron 15 laptop, and Inspiron 537 and 537s desktops from Dell. The parts are pretty much the same, but Dell's real achievement is producing them for less.

Our biggest complaint about the otherwise capable Dell Inspiron Mini 12 was its high price relative to other netbooks. The new Mini 10v comes in at an impressively low $299.

For your money, you get a lot of the same parts, including 1GB of RAM, a built-in webcam, and plenty of storage options (120GB or 160GB spinning drives, or 8GB or 16GB solid-state drives). The Mini 10v comes with Windows XP or Ubuntu Linux, optional Bluetooth, and seven color options including Cherry Red, Jade Green, and Passion Purple. Dell is also expanding its design options on the Inspiron 15 model. This HD-capable laptop now comes in six new color options including Pacific Blue, Alpine White, and Promise Pink. The Inspiron 15 starts at $399.

We'll have more details on the newest Inspiron towers later today but additions include eight color options for the slim and mini-tower configurations including Tangerine Orange and Spring Green. The desktops will start at $299 and should be available by the end of the summer.