Sure the Inspiron Mini 12 might be no more but this hasn’t stopped Dell from announcing a new 11.6 inch notebook in the form of the Inspiron 11z. You’ll note that Dell isn’t calling this a netbook – instead referring to the 11z as a “laptop” but the truth is – it’s got all the makings of a netbook (including the price) minus the Intel Atom processor on the inside.

Specs for the Inspiron 11z include:

• Intel Celeron 723 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz
• Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32 bit
• 2GB RAM
• Intel  GS45 + ISH9M SFF-enhanced chipset
• Intel GS45 integrated graphics
• 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 HD TLF WLED display
• Stereo speakers rated at 1watt per channel
• Integrated single digital microphone bundled with camera
• 250GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD
• 3 cell 24 WHr Li-Ion battery
• Integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi
• Ethernet
• HDMI
• 2 USB ports
• 3 in 1 card reader

Two negatives with the 11z – the paltry 3 cell battery and the 92 percent keyboard. Disappointing given the larger 11.6 inch form factor of the system. The 11z can be purchased for a mere $399.

[Check it out via NetbookTech]

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