Dell has officially announced the CULV-based Inspiron 11z ‘netbook’. The device is the company’s first 11″ netbook, although whether or not it is a true netbook is debatable. The 11z is only an inch thin and weighs around 1.4kg (3lbs). According to Dell the new Intel ULV processor should enable “smooth HD video playback”, however the 11z can only manage around three hours of battery life.

The biggest differences between the Dell 11z and Dell Mini 10 netbook is that the 11z will come installed with Windows Vista (with free upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released). It also comes with a much larger 250GB hard disk (160GB on Mini 10) and 2GB or memory (1GB on Mini 10).

At first it will only be available as a pre-configured system, however more configuration options will be available at a later date. The device is now available to buy in the US from the Dell for a very reasonable $399. The UK release will be following suit on August 25th, where it will be available from the Carphone Warehouse.

Dell Inspiron 11z Specifications:

Intel Celeron 723 processor (1.2GHz)
2GB memory
250GB hard Drive
11.6-inch HD (1366×768) display
Built in Wi-Fi, 1.3MP Webcam
28WHr battery with approximately 3 hours of battery life
Windows Vista Home Premium WITH free upgrade kit to Windows 7
Colour: Obsidian Black.

We think this could be excellent value for anyone who needs a larger screen than the traditional 10″ netbook, while the performance should also be a little quicker than most current netbooks.

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3. Dell Mini 9 Netbook now End-of-Life
4. Dell Mini Notebook vs Asus Eee PC 900 vs HP Mini-Note 2133
5. Buying a Dell Mini 10v Battery or Extended Battery

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