Dell Mini 5

[sneeks]

This looks interesting

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/michael-dell-pulls-mini-5-android-tablet-from-his-parka-offers/

 

[D2501]

Hmm, that does look cool, but being from Dell, it'll break in about a week...

 

[sneeks]

I've never had any reliability issues with Dell equipment.

 

[McBunny]

Hmm, that does look cool, but being from Dell, it'll break in about a week...

right ok

 

[SC03OTT]

I've never had any reliability issues with Dell equipment.

I think it just a "cool" thing to say.

Looks smart. Not interested in buying one though, just like the iPad. I'd use it for 5 minutes, then that would be it. A laptop and a basic mobile phone is all I need/want.

 

[D2501]

I guess everyone has different experiences with stuff anyway, but my old laptop from Dell had to go back about 6 times for different issues, so I vowed not to buy one from them again. Still, be interesting to hear whether this Mini 5 is OK, then I could be tempted back!

 

[young_lew]

I've never had any reliability issues with Dell equipment.

They are certainly more reliable these days, but about 6-7 years ago they weren't

 

[James172Cup]

I am currently browsing on a 7 year old dell inspiron 5160 which other than OS crashes (XP Pro) has not broken once. Still on the original battery and it gets used daily.

 

[sneeks]

I guess everyone has different experiences with stuff anyway, but my old laptop from Dell had to go back about 6 times for different issues, so I vowed not to buy one from them again. Still, be interesting to hear whether this Mini 5 is OK, then I could be tempted back!

Same can be said of any product, a friend of mine has had nothing but trouble with a 5 month old 24" iMac which has needed repaired 4 times already. My 3.5 year old iMac and 8 month old MacBook Pro have worked perfectly.

 

[David]

dell are good, now.

 

[sneeks]

http://en.community.dell.com/dell-b...reak-the-versatile-5-inch-android-tablet.aspx

 

[Magic Johnson]

Strange release.

 

[sneeks]

I think the 5" version is a waste of time as it's on the small side for a tablet and very close to the size of most smartphones. The 7" version would appeal to me more.