Dell Mini 9: I'm baaack...
Dell has brought back it's Inspiron Mini 9 until July 27 for those who wanted to purchase it for its unexpected ending.
We always want what we can't have, and when Dell canned its Inspiron Mini 9, I beat myself up for not buying one earlier.
But lo and behold, Dell has brought back its itty-bitty Netbook for $199 until July 27. The price gives you bare necessities: the Ubuntu Linux OS, a 4G SSD, a Webcam, and other basic features.
There's also a $269 option that upgrades the Netbook to Windows XP and an 8GB SSD.
"That's it, this is your last chance. Really...I'm leaving this time. Or am I?"
(Credit: Dell)The Mini 9 had a few words to say regarding her retirement and limited-time return:
A few months ago Anne C. was kind enough to publish a post about my retirement. It was a bittersweet moment for me - being the "eldest" of the Dell Inspiron Mini portfolio, but my siblings the Mini 10 and the Mini 10v have been introduced, and frankly are capable of offering anything I can, plus more.
Imagine my surprise when I got the call to return for a limited engagement. I checked my 401(k) and saw that it really wasn't at the point I needed it to be to support a comfortable retirement, so I have agreed to return.
I am back, for a limited time, and for now can be found as part of a few key limited time promotional deals on dell.com. Both Ubuntu (starting at $199) and XP versions are available, as are a few color options (Obsidian Black and Alpine White are standard, Jade Green and Promise Pink add $40).
Not to sound immodest, but I do want to acknowledge and thank my fan club members who expanded my pre-retirement horizons with various mods and hacks. I hope to renew our acquaintance, even if for a short time and continue our adventures. I do want to assure that this will be my last appearance - I disdain those "final sales" campaigns that seem to go on perpetually. Next time I retire, it will be for good.
