Dell Inspiron Mini 9 available free on Vodafone

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The mobile phone network giant will resell Dell’s netbook with a mobile broadband dongle built-in.

Vodafone has announced that it will be reselling Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 netbook from October.

The company confirmed that when purchased with a 24-month mobile broadband contract the netbook will be available free. It will also come pre-fitted with a Vodafone SIM card and integrated dongle, differing from the standard Inspiron Mini 9 spec.

The tie-up with Dell was originally announced earlier this month.

Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 is the latest in a long line of budget, internet focused laptops, but the first from the world's number two computer supplier. It offers a built-in webcam, Bluetooth, SSD drive, and a 8.9-inch 1,024 x 600 glossy LED display and weighs in a just 1.035kg.

Vodafone claims that battery life will be further improved by using a built-in mobile broadband card, rather than an external USB port.

Benny Har-Even
Benny Har-Even

Benny Har-Even is a twenty-year stalwart of technology journalism who is passionate about all areas of the industry, but telecoms and mobile and home entertainment are among his chief interests. He has written for many of the leading tech publications in the UK, such as PC Pro and Wired, and previously held the position of technology editor at ITPro before regularly contributing as a freelancer.

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