# EEE & MacBook Air Killers $299 Dell E + Dell E Slim Notebooks Revealed By Ayman | Published 2008-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-e-slim References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/12/dell-e-and-e-slim-revealed-taking-on-eee-and-air-in-one-fell-sw/) Trend Hunter's resident beauty, **Bianca**, gave us a [glimpse](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-laptops-dell-mini-inspiron) into Dell's much anticipated take on the *Asus Eee*, but now we have the full dirt on that sexy little notebook that could. Forget about the *Dell Inspiron Mini* codename, according to an insider tip to Engadget, we can now welcome the 8.9-inch **Dell E** and the 12.1-inch **Dell E Slim**. At 0.8-inches thin, the *Dell E Slim* looks like a credible ultra thin competitor with a direct aim at [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air) and [Lenovo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-slim-7x) X300. The *Dell E* will come in three distinct flavors: E Classic, E Video, and E Video+. The *E Classic* model is designed for low-end users with only the basics, at a low cost of $299. *E Video* and *E Video+* models will feature higher specs such as more RAM, larger flash storage, webcams and Bluetooth in the + model, targeting users who demand a richer media experience. The E is set to be out in August while the E Slim targets a September release date. The MacBook Air seems to have opened the flood gates on thin notebook designs, check out the recently announced Envy 133: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-thin Notebooks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of more cost-effective ultra-thin notebooks with high-performance specifications for media-rich user experience. - **Low-cost Laptop Models:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of affordable laptops with basic features targeting low-end users. - **Rich Media Experience Laptops:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of laptops with high-specifications, more RAM, larger flash storage, webcam, and Bluetooth for an enhanced media experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by introducing affordable ultra-thin laptops with high-performance specifications. - **Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electronics industry by producing affordable laptop models with basic features targeting low-end users. - **Media & Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the media and entertainment industry by introducing laptops with high-specifications, more RAM, larger flash storage, webcam, and Bluetooth for an enhanced media experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xps-9345.md) - [Innovative Laptop Remodels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps13-plus.md) - [Ultra-Slim Powerful Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air.md) - [Hyper-Slim Style-Matching Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air.md) - [Ultra-Portable Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-prestige-13-evo.md) - [Refreshed Professional Laptop Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps-2024.md) - [Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models.md) - [Subtle Blue Modern Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue.md) - [Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-laptop-series.md)