The blogosphere is awash with links to the latest Dell sub $500 mini-laptop. If small and ultra-portable is what you've been waiting for, this is a definite contender. It is supposed to come with a "choice of both Windows XP Home or Ubuntu Linux, 8-in-1 card reader, integrated webcam, direct media playback buttons, and a 'host of wireless access options'." The official release may occur at Computex Taipei next week. I wonder why Michael Dell is leaking this all over the place? See links on engadget and gizmodo.
Compare also with HP's mini-notebook: The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC starts at $499 and is expected be available later this month.
