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Dell Inspiron M101z video review

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Courtesy of AMD's powerful little Athlon II Neo processor, Dell's M101Z packs a lot of oomph into its 11.6in, netbook-like form factor, and will easily best similarly-priced high-end netbooks based on Intel's Atom in everything but battery life. Throw in excellent build quality and a superb keyboard, and you have an impressive, affordable ultra-portable. Read full review

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9/10

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By Andy Vandervell
Reviewed 19 August 2010
Updated 01 February 2012

Price as reviewed

£498.99

  • Review
    • 1: Design, Features and Build Quality
    • 2: Connectivity, Usability and...
    • 3: Performance, Battery Life and Verdict
    • 4: Feature Table
    • 5: PCMark Vantage: Full Results
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  • Reviewed by Andy Vandervell
  • 19 August 2010
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Dell Inspiron M101z details

Performance
9/10
Value
9/10
Features
10/10
Design
9/10
Battery Life
8/10
Overall
9/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ultraportable
  • Attractive design
  • Relatively powerful
  • Excellent keyboard
  • HD Ready screen

Cons

  • Battery life not class-leading

Price as reviewed

£498.99

Manufacturer

Dell

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Zetetic

3:28 PM on 19 August, 2010

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Just looked at the Dell site and it doesn't appear to come with the graphics card on the one you've reviewed. All 3 spec options have the 'AMD Integrated ATI RS880M Graphics'.

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3:57 PM on 19 August, 2010

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That's a mistake on Dell's part I believe. That's the name of the chipset that has the HD 4225 graphics integrated onto it. It's listed in the Device Manager on the M101z as ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225.

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6:03 PM on 19 August, 2010

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I recently purchased a Dell 11z with their infamous single multi-touch "ELAN" touchpad. I think it works brilliantly, but due to negative reaction, it's been removed from future models. What it allows you to do is multi-gestures with up to 3 fingers. For instance a 3 finger swipe takes you "back" in a webpage or explorer windows. Covering the pad with your palm minimises or maximises all windows, whilst 2 finger scroll either min/maximises or scrolls the page.





It's a pity this isn't on their newer laptops, but hopefully they introduce a better version of the pad by the time I upgrade.





Plus, it seems common sense to me, but why don't they put the laptop buttons on TOP of the touchpad? This might actually make the touchpad easier to use, and particularly in games since it's natural for our fingers to click above the touchpad

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11:25 PM on 19 August, 2010

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But what happened to Della? Is the pink one for her?

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1:16 PM on 21 August, 2010

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No gigabit ethernet ?

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12:24 AM on 16 October, 2010

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Cliche, I agree... not having gigabit ethernet these days is like getting a non FAX-capable modem in 1998.

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I really don't understand which plant these laptop designers live on. Why they keep using the glossy screens? If they can't hear the users' complaint, surely they see the reviewers': "Regrettably it does have a glossy, reflective finish...". Will the reviewers have to keep apologising for the designers for otherwise excellent machines?!

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Anyone know if the £50 9 cell battery upgrade is worth it? Battery life is important to me but if it adds too much extra bulk (in terms of size and weight) then I wont bother.





And if anyone does have it how much life does it add? :)

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5:23 AM on 28 December, 2010

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They could easily squeeze a 12" screen or even 13" screen in to the frame. I wish laptop manufacturers would learn to utilise the maximum area available. Also, why don't they offer a Momentus XT upgrade option?

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