This highly innovative netbook/tablet hybrid is easy to
criticise, but the Inspiron Duo offers a glimpse at the future
of personal computing.  Those that can look past its undeniable
quirks may find a device that changes the way they use a
computer.  The idea is that you buy the device with a dock. This
acts as a hub for the netbook and converts it into an alarm
clock and photo frame, while also charging it.  The dock comes
with JBL-branded speakers, which are decent enough, but won't
challenge a home hi-fi system.  Dell inspiron duo dock  When
you're out and about with the device you have the choice of
either netbook or tablet mode.  Switching between them, by
flipping the panel horizontally and then closing the lid, is
intuitive and the mechanism feels sturdy enough to survive
rigorous use.  Firstly, the device impresses in netbook mode.
The 1366 x 768-pixel resolution is sharp inside the 10.1-inch
screen, while the spacious keyboard provides a great typing
experience, despite a bit of flexibility. Those wh