OH NOES!!!!

I'm torn between shouting two things at the top of my lungs: KAAAAHHHNN!!!! or NOOOOOOO!!!! (to the tune of Darth Vader from episode III).

It has arrived. But... it all seems so wrong.....

First off, The hard drives are all smaller than they were purported to be. Second off, The price tag is askew.... $399.00 for the ghetto windows version? Dell's Entry into the netbook world is nothing more than another Eee 901, or MSI Wind. Yes, The price is a bit better than its competition, but still.... We were expecting something a little more original and fresh right?

Here are a few more stats on this little booger:


Linux Version

* CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom
* Display: 8.9 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950
* RAM: 512MB
* Storage: 4GB SSD
* OS: Ubuntu 8.04 Linux
* Connectivity: 802.11g
* Battery: 32WHr 4 cell
* Webcam: No
* Dimensions: 9.1″ x 6.7″ x 1.25″
* Weight: 2.28 pounds
* Price: $349

Windows XP Version

* CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom
* Display: 8.9 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950
* RAM: 1GB
* Storage: 8GB SSD
* OS: Windows XP
* Connectivity: 802.11g, Bluetooth
* Battery: 32WHr 4 cell
* Webcam: 1.3MP
* Dimensions: 9.1″ x 6.7″ x 1.25″
* Weight: 2.28 pounds
* Price: $449

Via Dell 9 Site