Zumo thinks they got a peak at the specs for Dell’s first cheap mini-laptop on a recent trip to Dell’s Texas facilities. They say that it’ll be called the Inspiron Mini, contrary to previous reports it’ll it’s the Dell E. What’s supposedly inside sounds reasonable, and what you’d expect out of a suitable Eee killer, especially if it’s really only $299.

Zumo says it’s got a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, Intel’s 945 Express Graphics chipset, an 8GB SSD, Wi-Fi and a memory card reader, with a 1240×600 resolution screen (that looks a bit off—1024×600 seems more likely). Reportedly, mass production of a Linux model with extra Dell productivity apps starts next month (in time for back to school). It all seems reasonable enough (and a steal for $299 if true), though I wouldn’t consider this dipped-in-blood solid, yet. [Zumo]

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