Laptopmag has a Dell Inspiron Mini 12 review and they are pretty happy with the Mini 12 design, but are upset with its performance under Vista. Maybe it is Vista to blame…The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 certainly breaks new ground by offering a bigger screen than any other netbook without adding much weight, and you’ll get very good endurance with the six-cell battery. But while we applaud Dell’s efforts to make Vista easier to use with its flashy dock, the Mini 12 doesn’t have the right hardware to handle this OS… We suggest that buyers hold off until next month when Dell offers the Mini 12 with Windows XP or its customized Ubuntu Linux operating system.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Pros

• Glossy 12.1-inch screen
• Slim design
• Excellent battery life with six-cell battery
• Nearly full-size keyboard

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Cons

• Sluggish performance under Vista
• Slow hard drive
• Quiet speakers