Dell’s ready to bust out their second model in their netbook line aptly named the Inspiron Mini 12. With the Inspiron Mini 9 touting a near 9-inch display, this new Inspiron Mini 12 will, you guessed it, come with a bigger 12-inch 1280×800 max resolution screen. Options for this model will include a 1.3GHz Atom Z520 or 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, XP or Ubuntu OS for 2008 with Vista Home coming into play next year, 60GB or 80GB HDD, and an optional 6-cell battery for those who really need more juice than what the standard 3-cell battery can provide. With a larger screen, the Inspiron Mini 12 is definitely bigger than its predecessor but it manages to stay pretty slim measuring in at a mere 21mm in thickness. Reports indicate that it will hit Japan first and will eventually land in the US in November with a starting price of $600. No word on when it will roll out in other countries. This new Inspiron Mini is definitely a step up from the pioneering model from Dell, and you’ll have to pay the price for it. It’s a whole lot more expensive than the Inspiron Mini 9, but with a bigger screen, thinner profile and larger storage capacities, I think it’s worth the added cost.

[businesswire via bgr]