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A review of the Dell Latitude 2120 netbook has been posted over at Notebook Review. 'The 2120 at first glance looks like something out of a toy catalog - it's thick, block-like, and blue. My first impression was, "There's no way Dell is serious with this design." But they are, and the kid-friendly design fits with the education market, so let's take a closer look. The blue exterior is actually a rubber coating; it has an inlaid square pattern and feels soft yet durable. It extends to the underside of the machine as well, save for the battery. As a computer intended for business use, this might not have been the best color choice though. The 2120 is constructed out of high-strength ABS plastic. The matte black plastic has a slightly granular texture and is quite solid. Keeping in tradition with business notebooks, there is no glossy plastic used on the exterior.'

HotHardware have published a review of the Dell Inspiron Duo Hybrid tablet / netbook. 'At 3.39 pounds, it's hardly any heavier than your standard netbook, and the 10.1" screen provides a standard 1366x768 screen resolution and enough room for a nicely sized chiclet keyboard. Dell has also done a good job keeping the bezel thin and the line between the swiveling LCD and the plastic remarkably thin. You can barely tell that it's there. The textured lid was nice in our estimation, and the trackpad was nicely sized for a netbook. We liked the fact that it was texture-less; perfectly smooth and easy to navigate. The separate left/right mouse buttons were also very much appreciated, and the click travel was ideal. It's rare that we get to say both of those things in a netbook review.'

Laptop Magazine have published a review of the Dell Inspiron Duo dual-core netbook. 'At 11.2 x 7.7 x 1 inches and 3 pounds, the Dell Inpsiron Duo is a bit larger and bulkier than typical 10-inch netbooks such as the Toshiba NB305 (2.8 pounds), HP Mini 5103 (2.8 pounds), and the ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM (2.8 pounds). However, that's the price you pay for having a swiveling touchscreen. Before opening the lid, the first thing you'll notice on the Inspiron Duo is the attractive design of the exterior chassis. The bottom and sides of the system are made from a sturdy rubberized material, which also frames the top of the lid. The center portion of the lid, which is actually the back of the swivel screen, has a glossy paisley design emblazoned with the Dell logo. The chassis also keeps the same color on the bottom, sides, and even air grilles, so if you get the red or blue versions (which look much nicer than the default gray), the entire exterior will be color-coordinated.'

A review of the Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 netbook has been posted over at Tracy and Matt. 'The Inspiron Mini 1012 is another in the Dell netbook family, and its styling very much fits in with the previous Mini 9 and 10's that Dell have released. The only thing that is immediately obvious externally is the extension of the bodywork behind the screen. On most laptops and netbooks the rear hinge of the lid is flush with the back of the netbook, here the bodywork is extended behind the hinges, as you are using the Inspiron Mini 1012 this extension is hidden behind the screen, so the netbooks retains its petite visage.'

PC Magazine have published areview of the Dell Inspiron Mini 10s (HD) netbook. 'The Mini 10s's design is a departure from the original Mini 10v ($334 direct, ), which is a good thing. The white-clad bottom gracefully complements the red shiny top, but if red isn't your cup of tea, Dell has over 200 customizable lid designs on its website. In between the two halves is a black interior, which extends past the closed cover to form a lip in the back of the unit. It's similar to how the back of the Dell Adamo ($1,000 direct, ) was designed, except the 10s (HD) uses this extra space to conceal the 56WH (6-cell) battery so that it doesn't stick out awkwardly from the back. Naturally, the back of the unit is a lot thicker than the front, creating a tapered look that doesn't make it look as boxy as the Mini 10v.'

A review of the Dell Latitude 2100 netbook has been posted over at the Register Hardware. 'When you lay hands on the 2100, the first thing that strikes you is the textured, rubberised skin that covers both the lid and base of the machine. It's a unique netbook feature as far as we know and we have to ask why it hasn't been done before. It ensures that the machine sits very securely on a desk. It also feels more grippy in the hand than the usual slick netbook casings, reducing the chances of it slipping out of the grasp of a careless ankle biter, or a tired and emotional grown-up.'

Trusted Reviews have published a review of the Dell Latitude 2100 netbook. 'As far as design goes, rather than looking like a children's toy we'd call the 2100 industrial. This rugged, serious impression is enforced by its strong, aggressive lines and uniform, matte black insides with the blue-backlit power button and indicator icons. The matte bezel surrounding the screen contains the optional webcam as well as surprisingly impressive (by netbook standards) speakers. Though inevitably on the tinny side when it comes to bass, the mid range is generally clear and they manage relatively high volume levels without significant distortion.'