Dell Vostro A90 Hits Stateside for $349 Base Price

Although Santa Clara, California-based Intel has already stated that Atom-powered netbooks shouldn't be considered a computing alternative for adults, Round Rock, Texas-based Dell is claiming that at least one of its small-sized Atom-based portable PCs can be used by professionals. Coming as a rebranded version of the 8.9-inch Inspiron Mini 9, the Dell Vostro A90 is aimed at business users, as it's meant to provide them with a low-power, ultraportable computer system ready for Internet browsing and everyday office tasks. On that note, the system has just been made available in the US.

The technical specifications on the Vostro A90 are intuitive, if not expectable, as it boasts the successful Intel Atom 1.6GHz N270 processor and offers support for up to 1GB of RAM memory. The 8.9-inch display is powered by the integrated Intel GMA950 graphics solution, while on the storage side the system is equipped with a 16GB SSD. Compared to the Inspiron Mini 9, the Vostro A90 storage solution offers a low-capacity SSD, which can deliver a faster performance.

Additional features of the Vostro A90 include 802.11g wireless connectivity, 0.3Mp webcam, a 4-cell battery pack and the Windows XP home edition operating system. Unfortunately, the Vostro A90 offers no option for a Linux-based OS, but if you truly want to go for Linux, you could choose an Inspiron Mini 9, which also comes at a much better price point.

And while we’re on the subject, the Vostro A90 is now available in the United States at a starting price tag of “just” $349. However, before you fall in love with its classic black color, try to keep in mind that there are some alternatives out there, which could provide you with a better computing experience than the Vostro A90.