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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.'