14 DAY TRIAL // While 4G wireless connectivity is still in its infancy, Sprint has already set up a product line that features such wireless technology, and it seems that it has now added yet another machine, namely the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012) netbook.
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 entry-level mobile PC is powered by an Intel Atom N450 central processing unit, which has 512K cache and a clock speed of 1.66 GHz.
The chip is backed up by 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM (whose frequency is of 800 MHz) and the Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics.
Of course, the netbook has its 10.1-inch displays, in this case a 16:9 LCD with a native resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels.
There is also a hard disk drive which has an internal storage capacity of 250GB and a platter rotary speed of 5,400 RPM.
Of course, the PC maker was sure to throw in the full range of connectivity and I/O technologies that one may expect to find, and this is not limited to the dual-band 3G and 4G.
There is a 1.3 megapixel webcam, as well as three USB 2.ports, a VGA output, a 3-in-1 card reader, audio connectors (headphone jack, microphone jack etc.) and GPS enabled on 3G.
As for the wireless itself, it is provided by the Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 integrated WiFi/WiMAX.
“Intel continues to work closely with Sprint and other service providers worldwide to provide ubiquitous mobile connectivity to both consumers and businesses. Sprint is the first carrier to provide a 3G/4G (WiMAX) notebook and netbook offering to address the demand for fully mobile, connected computing solutions”, said CJ Bruno, VP, GM, Intel Americas.
So far, Sprint 4G is available in 55 markets and enables peak download speeds of over 10 Mbps, with average rates being of 3 to 6 Mbps.
The netbook is pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, is colored black and kept operational by a 6-cell, 2,600mAh battery that can last for up to nine hours.
It can be acquired with a 3G/4G plan, for $59.99 a month, or solely with 3G, for $39.99 a month.