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Dell Mini 10v
Author(s)
Simon Josefsson
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Dell Mini 10v laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Dell Mini 10v. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Dell Mini 10v page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Dell Mini 10v specifications page.
| Name | Dell Mini 10v |
| Processor | Intel® AtomTM N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K L2Cache) |
| Screen | 10.1” 1024×576 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 2GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 160GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet Dell 1397 WLAN 802.11g - Half mini-card Dell 1510 WLAN 802.11g /n Mini Card |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tested | No problem |
| Screen | Tested | Glossy screen, works great |
| HDD | Tested | Very quiet, I don't hear it even in quiet room |
| Graphics | Tested | LCD/CRT switch works fine |
| Sound | Tested | Works, 3.5mm audio also works |
| Ethernet | Tested | |
| Wireless | Tested | You need non-free broadcom drivers |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | There is no bluetooth |
| Modem | Not Tested | No modem on the laptop |
| USB | Not Tested | Works fine |
| Card Reader | Tested | Some issues |
| Webcam | Tested | Works fine in Cheese |
Notes
The device works fine, I'm using Ubuntu 9.10 on it, except for wireless which requires non-free drivers (installation is simple though). The mousepad is a bit annoying, but is equally annoying under Windows so it isn't a Linux issue.
The card reader sometimes disappears after inserting/removing cards. Haven't used it enough to pinpoint the problem.
Summary
It works great except that wireless card requires non-free Broadcom drivers and card reader needs more testing.
Discussion
date when this page was made is unkown but I guess long time ago
ok ..
I bought Dell mini 10v in 2010 july.
tested and running well on Dell mini 10v ::
windows7
OSX snow leopard 10.6.0 retail (best choice out of all, actually)
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