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columbus · 05-23-2009, 10:50 AM

I also have a Dell mini 9 and agree with Harry's comments.

IMHO, unless you enjoy reading books on a computer screen, with the associated glare and eye strain, they are a total waste of time as an ebook reader.

Where they score is portability, fits in my jacket pocket! I have quite large hands so I do find the keyboard a little small (abt 60% of fs.) & often hit wrong keys. (This should not be a problem for dainty ladies hands).

With no Hdd battery life is a good 3hrs, as long as you disable the WiFi & blue tooth when you don't need them. About half that without.

Mine also has the 16GB SD drive which comes with the Win XP version, (8GB with Linux), I also have an 8GB SD card doubling the available storage.

Overall a great little machine if you need portability - but don't swap your E-ink device for it.

05-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#7
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	I also have a Dell mini 9 and agree with Harry's comments. IMHO, unless you enjoy reading books on a computer screen, with the associated glare and eye strain, they are a total waste of time as an ebook reader. Where they score is portability, fits in my jacket pocket! I have quite large hands so I do find the keyboard a little small (abt 60% of fs.) & often hit wrong keys. (This should not be a problem for dainty ladies hands). With no Hdd battery life is a good 3hrs, as long as you disable the WiFi & blue tooth when you don't need them. About half that without. Mine also has the 16GB SD drive which comes with the Win XP version, (8GB with Linux), I also have an 8GB SD card doubling the available storage. Overall a great little machine if you need portability - but don't swap your E-ink device for it.