Still remember Dell’s first netbook which Dell officially retired sometime in June 2009?  Well, if you’re on e of those who got disappointed when this happened, probably because you were eyeing the said netbook, well here’s your chance to finally get it. Dell is offering the Inspiron Mini 9 again, but only for four days.

Here’s what the Inspiron Mini 9 has to say about its limited time comeback. (I would have to admit that this is one cute way of writing an announcement):

A few months ago Anne C. was kind enough publish a post about my retirement. It was an bittersweet moment for me – being the “eldest” of the Dell Inspiron Mini portfolio, but my siblings the Mini 10 and the Mini 10v have been introduced, and frankly are capable of offering anything I can, plus more. Imagine my surprise when I got the call to return for a limited engagement. I checked my 401(k) and saw that it really wasn’t at the point I needed it to be to support a comfortable retirement, so I have agreed to return.

I am back, for a limited time, and for now can be found as part of a few key limited time promotional deals on dell.com. Both Ubuntu (starting at $199) and XP versions are available, as are a few color options (Obsidian Black and Alpine White are standard, Jade Green and Promise Pink add $40). Not to sound immodest, but I do want to acknowledge and thank my fan club members who expanded my pre-retirement horizons with various mods and hacks. I hope to renew our acquaintance, even if for a short time and continue our adventures. I do want to assure that this will be my last appearance – I disdain those “final sales” campaigns that seem to go on perpetually. Next time I retire, it will be for good.

So, tell me folks, can you resist such kind of publicity stunt?

If you’re really interested in getting the Inspiron Mini 9, you better head over to this site.

Via Gadgetell

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