Dell seems to be continually offering new options on their Inspiron Mini 9 and the latest is sure to make plenty of people happy — an option for built in 3G. The 3G option is unfortunately just for new orders and is only available on Windows XP based Mini 9s. As for pricing, it will more »

Thanks to the magic of the Internet, we can pretty much guarantee that just about every big tech product that is released will be showcased online in the form of multiple unboxings. Overall, these can be a way to make you slightly jealous if you really want a product and cannot afford one. However, they are also a great way to see “real world” comparisons and give you a better idea of what exactly you are purchasing.

So without any further build up, the latest item to begin unboxing ceremonies is the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. Just like any good unboxing video, this offers a few comparisons showing off the Mini 9′s true size. Overall, things seem to be looking good with some quick first impressions that it is a “solid, well-made, light netbook with a very good, albeit glossy, screen.”

In the meantime enjoy the video…

Despite some earlier reports and statements coming from inside Dell, its now being speculated that the Dell Inspiron Mini 9′s that are being sold here in the US do not have that previously mentioned integrated 3G.

If you remember back, the statement regarding the inclusion of the 3G came from Dell spokeswoman Anne Camdenm and she mentioned that “there’s a hidden bonus, however: an integrated 3G card.” Of course it was not mentioned just which of the Mini 9′s have that integrated 3G card and now its looking like its just those that will be sold outside the US, namely through Vodafone.

With the launch of the Inspiron Mini 9, it seems Dell has decided to hold back the details on what most would consider a pretty important feature. The fact that the Mini 9 already includes an integrated 3G card. According to Dell spokeswoman Anne Camdenm “there’s a hidden bonus, however: an integrated 3G card.” Of course the first reaction is nothing more than, Very Cool! However you cannot help but wonder if that “hidden bonus” added any additional cost that may go unused by lots of buyers. Could Dell have shaved a few extra bucks off the pricing? Maybe, maybe not.

Anyway, as of now, Dell has not announced (other than Vodafone) which wireless carriers would be picking up the device. This could mean for some slow initial sales here in the US. Personally I was planning to purchase the Mini 9 for myself, but I may wait for some carrier announcements with the hope of seeing a subsidized version become available.