Similar to other Dell laptops, the Dell Vostro 1320 is flexible and easily customizable. The potential buyer has several configuration options and a whole range of specifications to choose from.

The Dell Vostro 1320 may be considered bland on the style department. It will absolutely fail to stand out in a sea of black box-type laptops. It is glossy, which is the most that we can say about the design. Regardless, it shouldn’t turn off any buyer from considering its other features.

At 13.3″, the Dell Vostro 1320 has a screen that’s larger than others in its segment. Besides, Dell gave the interested buyer the choice between a regular LCD or the TrueLife version, which boasts a glossy finish.

With a weight of less than 5 pounds, this laptop is convenient to carry around. If the user’s lifestyle or work requires that the laptop be portable then this fits the bill.

SPECS AVAILABLE OPTIONS

CPU – Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)

RAM – Up to 8GB6 Dual Channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM7

Screen Size – 13.3″ Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) Anti-Glare Display, 13.3″ WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLifeTM

Operating System – Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium, Ultimate with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows XP Professional, and Business with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows XP Professional, FreeDOS operating systems

Battery Life – At least 4 hours

Graphics – Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD, 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS Graphic Card

Pros

The Dell Vostro 1320 offers much comfort to the user. The keyboard’s size is just enough for typing to be done easily. The keys bounce back quickly and are very responsive. The touchpad is also a delight to use because it’s sensitive and has high precision.

What we like most about this laptop is that it doesn’t build up much heat at all. Therefore, you can use it as long as you want without being bothered by the heat and without having to bring along a cooler pad in the bag as well.

Cons

Don’t expect that gaming using the Dell Vostro 1320 would be a terrific experience. At most, this laptop can be used for the older games that aren’t as intense with the graphics as the latest ones. This laptop should be left out of the consideration if the user is a hardcore gamer.

We also found a flaw in the speaker setup. We think its designer may have failed to think about the position of the speakers. The speakers are at the bottom rather than on top of the monitor where it should be. This just isn’t ideal when in a videoconference or when viewing movies.

Conclusion

The features of the Dell Vostro 1320 are designed for business and we think that Dell did a good job at fulfilling the requirements. While we think that it should have been given better styling, business people might not like the distraction of having an overly styled laptop. It’s a satisfactory laptop for the price that Dell is selling it for.

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Dell Vostro FAQ:

Question: Would this laptop be good with World of Warcraft?
I’m considering purchasing a Dell Vostro 1320 with a 4GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce 9300m (256 mb) graphics card. How would this laptop do with WoW?

Answer: Should be more than fine considering the minimum requirements to run WoW are 512mb RAM and not a lot of processing power is needed graphics aren’t too difficult to handle. I would go for it!

Question: Where is the BIOS on a Dell Vostro 1320?
Trying to remove the coin battery.

Answer: I’m not sure exactly, but if you visit http://support.dell.com and click live chat, a tech should point out the details you need.

Question: How can I connect to the wireless network?
I have a 1320 Vostro Dell laptop, but I can’t connect to the wireless network. My windows is vista and when I want to connect to the network it just leaves a message about that the wireless network is not in the range of windows and till now I couldn’t connect.

Answer: See that your wi-fi switch is turned on. You can enable it in control panel, there may be dedicated keys for it on keyboard, then see that the you enter correct key if it is a secured one, else in network center click on manage wireless networks, and then select “connect to wireless networks when in range”. If it still doesn’t work contact dell service, it may be even a problem from wireless router. Try connecting to a different network and see.

Question: Vista Complete PC Restore won’t recognize backup files.?
I have a brand new Dell Vostro 1320 which came with windows vista basic. When I hit F8 I have the option to load a system restore point, a complete pc backup, or restore to factory settings. I am trying to make a backup of the way I like my computer and save it to either the dell recovery partition or an external hard drive. However, when I make the backup, the pc restore program doesn’t find them when I try to backup from them.

Answer: System Restore doesn’t restore backups, it restores restore points. The backup will be used to restore the entire computer, not the registry (which is what System Restore does.)

Question: Does 2.4ghz processor really worth the price over 2.1ghz?
I plan to buy dell laptop vostro 1320. these are two options please help me to choose:
option 1: get core 2 duo P8600 w/ 2.4ghz (add $125), with 3GB ram and 6 cell battery.
option 2: get core 2 duo T6500 w/ 2.1ghz (add $0), with 4GB ram(add $50) and 9 cell battery (add $50)

Those two CPUs don’t just differ in speed. They also have microarchitectural differences. The P8600 is about 15% faster than the T6500. I’d say, for a laptop, I’d take option 2. You’ll get longer battery life and the speed likely won’t make much difference.

Question: Are the Dell Vostro memory upgrades sold in ebay legitimate?
I am planning to upgrade the memory for my Dell Vostro 1400. I found some good deals in ebay. Are they genuine?? Should I buy from ebay or I should always buy from dell?

Answer: I would check the feedback of those who are selling the product. Usually people tend to sell the same things over and over so in the feedback you can see if someone else bought the same item and were happy with it. I never buy anything from ebay without going through their feedback.

Question: Do you need sound card to play logitech z2300 on Dell Vostro 1500 laptop?
I have a Dell vostro 1500 laptop. Is it ok to play my movies and music on my laptop on logitech z2300. Some body told me that it will harm my laptop. If yes then in what way?

Answer: If those speakers accept 3.5″ stereo line signals (which they very likely do) then you can use them without any trouble.

Question: Why am I getting errors when I upgraded my Dell Vostro 1500 from Windows XP to Vista?
When I upgraded my Dell Vostro 1500 to Windows Vista Ultimate from Windows XP all of my network drivers stopped working. I can’t use my wireless or ethernet connections. The drivers are there but they aren’t working. Can I download other drivers? If so, what are they and where can I find them?

Answer: This is a problem in going from XP to Vista. You need to reinstall drivers that are compatible with Vista, you can get them from Microsoft.com. I’ve been having problems with Vista and IE8, and I’m ready to go back to XP and IE7.

Coming from an old player in the laptop game, there are several things that a buyer can look forward to from the Dell XPS M1530.

For years, it has been the complaint of several buyers of Dell laptops that the units are quite thick as well as heavy. The Dell XPS M1530, however, is decidedly different from its older cousins. For the first time, Dell released a model in 2007 that is sleek, thin and light. When users complained that Dell laptops have very small screens, Dell then released the XPS M1530, which has a larger screen.

Specifications:

CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500

Memory: 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM

Hard Drive: 160GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD

Display: 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL glossy screen

Optical Drive: Slot-loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive

Video Drive: NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3

Webcam: Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam

Security Hardwaer: Fingerprint Reader

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

Wireless: Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0

Battery: 6-cell or 9-cell

USB Ports: 3

Card Slot: 8-1 card reader; ExpressCard

The XPS M1530 features a soft-touch finish for its chassis. What’s wonderful is that it allows the buyer to choose from three different colors for its finish. Choices include Tuxedo Black, Alphine White or Crimson Red. Dell has decided to turn from the norm and not overload this machine with flashy designs and, as a result, it only has the soft-touch finish to boast of aesthetically.

Like mentioned earlier, Dell has made this notebook amazingly light: something it has not done with past models. The Dell XPS M1530 weighs an impressive 2.6 screen even if it has a sizable 15.4-inch LCD screen. This is ideal for businessmen and mobile computer users.

The Dell XPS M1530 is made up of strong and high quality materials which include steel, magnesium and aluminum. This would mean that the XPS M1530 is strong, durable and is able to resist the effects of wear and tear for a period of time.

The Dell XPS M1530 also comes with an impressive keyboard. All keys are full-sized, thus giving your fingers ample space and making usage comfortable for you. They are also soft and very responsive. The keyboard is complemented by an equally comfortable and sensitive touchpad.

One thing that can turn you off from the M1530, however, is its mediocre sound system. Placed on top of the keyboards, it is not supported by a subwoofer thus limiting the amount of bass that they can output. This will certainly ruin your audio experience.

While it certainly does have a good video card, it is far from being powerful. The NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M installed on its motherboard only has a video memory of 256 MB, certainly not enough for heavy gaming. Typical games that demand little in video memory and processing power would be enough, as it’s certainly up to the task. However, hardcore gaming is not a part of this machine’s forte. Games like Crysis and Need for Speed’s Pro Street are only rendered at very low frame rates, thereby greatly affecting the video and detail quality. So, if you’re a hardcore gamer, the M1530 is not the one for you.

All in all, aside from the sound issues and the low frame rates for the later games, the XPS M1530 is an excellent machine. In fact, people consider it as the next step after the M1330, an earlier model which did well on its own right. Despite the high price tag, the XPS M1530 is still a good buy with its powerful features, design and ergonomic features.

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Dell XPS M1530 FAQ:

Question: How do I get My Dell xps m1530 to play blu ray?
Can anyone tell me how to get my dell xps m1530 computer to play bluray. Everytime I put in the disc it says it needs an update. I tell it to update. Then it says that the update is successful. When I try it a second time it says it needs an update again.

Answer: Well what you are going to do if you live in Canada is phone 1-866-398-8977. If you don’t live in Canada ask them to transfer you to the US number. This should help but if it doesn’t have blu ray player it won’t play but I’m sure it does.

Question: Where can I find Dell XPS M1530 laptop with T9300 in London?
I searched the web to find Dell XPS M1530 but with the T9300 proccessor running at 2.5 GHZ. I found it on ebay but unfortunatelly it is out of stock. I will be in London for the next year so I need names of shops or sellers who sell this specific laptop.

Answer: Pcworld are starting to sell DELL computers, but you will need to see if they sell the specific model. If not the only place to buy them is directly from dell.co.uk.

Question: How good is the battery life of the dell xps m1530?
How good is the battery life of the dell xps m1530. Please talk about the 6 cell and 9 cell battery

Answer: The 6 cell battery lasts about 2 hours. It comes included in the laptop and fits well. I recommend this because if you get the 9 cell battery, with additional charge, it sticks out the back of the laptop so it can’t sit flat. However, it may be good because it can last up to 5 hours. So, depending on where and how long you use your laptop, both have their benefits.

Question: Is Dell Canada still shipping XPS m1530 laptops with defective nvidia graphics card?
I bought a Dell XPS m1530 laptop on 10th October 2008 here in Canada. I read the problems about the graphics card in Dell just today. Is my nvidia 8600GT card likely to be a defective one?

Answer: The issue has been fixed by NVIDIA in the 9000 series. Most likely you will have the issue to the extent that it is an issue. There is a very good chance it will never impact you.

Question: Is it possible to disassemble a DELL XPS M1530 (the speakers above the keyboard part)?
I have DELL XPS M1530, but a lot of DIRT got trapped into the speakers above the keyboard area. I personally beleive that this is the worst place to have the speakers as little particles of dirt get trapped into the little holes. I need my laptop speakers to look very clean again? I also need to clean between my keys. Any ideas on how these could be done? Can I disassemble this area of this laptop?

Answer: I know I have the exact same laptop and I hate the speaker location! Because they point up sound just goes into the air above the laptop rather than in front of it towards the user.

The way to clean them is to use a compressed air cleaner. You can buy this at a store like walmart, bestbuy, staples etc. Just get a can of compressed air for electronics cleaning and blow the dust out from the key board, speaker area, and display.

Question: How can I make my Dell XPS M1530 better?
I have the XPS M1530 with an intel core duo at 1.8ghz and a nVidia 8400 gs video card… my parents who purchased it for me were TOLD it was a good gaming laptop. HOWEVER Most of the games I play either need the resolution turned down to 800×600 or all the graphics settings turned all the way down. I cannot replace it now as we do not have the money, so is there any hope of improving it’s performance?

Answer: Nothing you can really do unfortunately.

Question: Does a dell xps m1530 have a backlit keyboard?
I’m looking to buy a laptop, and my choices are, studio 1537, or xps m1530. I would prefer the xps because i like nVidia over ATi. I would be absolutely fine with the Radeon, I just like GeForce better.

Answer: The XPS M1530 does not have a backlit keyboard.

Question: Will A Dell XPS M1530 Laptop Be Able To Play The Sims 3?
I pre-ordered The Sims 3 and have spent all weekend looking for the perfect laptop to play it on. I have FINALLY narrowed it down to the Dell XPS M1530! I was wondering if that laptop was good fro playing The Sims 3? I’ve been getting mixed opinions and I just want to know straight forward will it work or not?

BTW: Which color is the best? Which one has the white keyboard?

Answer: It will run on the XPS M1530. Only the one with the 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT graphics card would do it without lag. The 8400M GS will technically run it, but quite slow, nearly unplayable.

All colours have a whiteish silver keyboard. I think the Tuxedo Black looks the best, but that’s me.

After several weeks of teasing, Dell has finally launched the Adamo XPS laptop. You surely will fall in love with this sexier Adamo laptop which is a brand-new Adamo model.

The pictures of Adamo released by Dell earlier really intrigued the readers because the laptop was very very thin. Now, its size is known that it is just 9.99mm thick. This world’s thinnest laptop has a unique design which will further captivate you. You can’t open Dell XPS like other laptops. The keyboard can be opened by sliding a finger on the heat sensing strip on the lid. Slider phones are very common, but slider laptop? This is definitely a welcome addition to the laptop models and Dell takes pride in introducing one such slider laptop for the first time.

The laptop is priced at $2000, but it doesn’t mean that you can expect ultra high specification. On windows 7 experience test, the score is 3.3 for this Dell computer. The price you are paying is for the thinnest laptop with slider design that will keep you wonderstruck all the time.

The notebook has 1.4GHZ and 1.9GHZ dual core Intel ULV processor and 4GB DDR3 RAM. Integrated graphics X4500MHD card makes the laptop quite useful. The 13.4″ WXGA screen is an LED backlit screen. You can buy this computer with 128GB or 180GB SSD capacity depending on your affordability. The 20Wh battery is user changeable and it provides 2.5 hours of backup. You can replace it with 40Wh battery that assures 4 hours of backup.

Dell Adamo FAQ:

Question: Should I get the sony vaio aw or the dell adamo?
I like both for different reasons. The dell adamo has a 13.4 inch screen and is very thin with alot of ports compared to the macbook air. The vaio aw has a 18.4 inch screen but its alot thicker and heavier. There both about the same price so I’m not sure if I should get the thinnest and one of the lightest laptops or a laptop with a huge screen but is heavier and bigger.

Answer: If you are some kind of professional user like architecture or designer or photographer go for sony (due to its 18.4 inch). If you are just a normal user and you want to hear songs, watching movies and surfing internet then go for adamo.

Question: Any sturdy laptops with METAL case besides Apple and Dell Adamo?
Are there any STURDY laptops with METAL case besides Apple Mac and Dell Adamo?

Answer: The Panasonic Toughbook is probably one of the more rugged laptops I have heard of. It was originally designed for military, law enforcement and industrial uses

Question: Can you upgrade the memory on a dell adamo laptop?
Going to get a dell adamo laptop (not adamo 13 thin laptop. The black one) but I want to upgrade the memory. Just want to know if you can and where I can do it.

Answer: Go to one of the ram companies websites, like crucial.com. memory-up.com or corsair. I use these sites all the time. Type in the info and after the scan, you will be presented with all the ram options for your laptop. Or Pc.

Question: What is better for school, a Dell Adamo Desire (2.1ghz) or a Studio XPS 16?
It seems to be a battle between portability and power, but is the Adamo even slightly upgradable?

Answer: For school students – Dell Studio XPS 16

For business people – Dell Adamo

What would a student do with a slim Adamo? Single core processor, no dedicated graphics card, useless. Adamo is only suitable for business persons who are always moving and need something to be a part of their luggage and not their luggage. Dell XPS would become an extra luggage to carry.

Question: How do I turn off my dell adamo which will not turn on or off by the power button?
My dell adamo will not turn on or off and it has no reset button or removeable battery.

Answer: Use the “shut down” command from the Windows desktop menu.

Question: Is it just me or does anyone else think that the Dell Adamo is overpriced?

Answer: ALL new technology is expensive. Even something small like a memory card.

You are too young to know this but I once bought an APPLE III business computer and had 2 external 5MB HDD… the most advanced technology and space available at that time…it cost me nearly $2,000 in 1980’s dollars – now THAT was quite a lot of money back then!!

Question: Should I get a Dell Adamo or a Macbook Pro 17 NEW!?
I would like to get a dell adamo laptop or a macbook pro 17″ please help I’m confused.

Answer: Macbook, hands down. I used to have a Dell and bought a Mac a few years ago…wish I would’ve sooner. I find it to be much more user friendly and better quality hardware.

Question: Have you seen the new Dell Adamo?
I think $2000 is kind of expensive for it. The design is ok but still not worth it. Also I want to know what Adamo means.

Answer: Adamo is latin for “to fall in love with”.

Laptops are generally presumed to be thinking machines that have similar looks and specs but the Dell Studio series wants to dispel that notion by giving numerous choices to buyers. Dell believes that people want laptops that suit their personality.

As a result, Dell conceptualized and developed a range of laptops that would cater to the individuality of users – the Studio series.

Although the Dell Studio laptop is already a beauty outside, it is also a monster inside. Each of the laptop in the Studio series is powered by either an Intel’s Core 2 Duo or a Core i7. This processing power is supported by up to 4 GB of random access memory.

Aside from the series’ prowess, each of the laptops could carry a minimum of 250 GB and a maximum of 500 GB. That is more than enough space to store those files needed by entrepreneurs and even multimedia geeks. With this amount space for storage, the Dell Studio series is a contender for any user’s laptop choice.

Dell also backed the series with graphics-related hardware. One may find most of the series laptop’s graphics are run by a GeForce graphics accelerator. One may also be delighted to find a unit that is installed with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 256 MB memory.

Studio XPS Studio 13

This Studio laptop is aptly named XPS, which stands for extreme performance capabilities. The XPS Studio 13, although having just a display of 13 inches, is very powerful, thanks to its Core 2 Duo processor (option includes T9800) running at 2.93 GHz, up to 8 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce graphics support.

Specifications:

Processor: Up to Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9800 (2.93GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)

Memory: Up to 8GB1 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM.

Graphics:

• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M – 256MB
• NVIDIA® GeForce® G 210M – 512MB

Display:

• “Edge-to-edge” Glossy 13.3 inch WXGA CCFL LCD display
• “Edge-to-edge” Glossy 13.3 inch WXGA WLED LCD display

Pros:

The XPS Studio 13 is made to appeal to gamers and digital media geeks, as it is installed with a powerful processor clocked at 2.93 GHz, and a powerful RAM and graphics memory backup.

Cons:

With its display measuring 13 inches, the XPS 13 may be a turn-off for gamers who prefer to play games at high resolutions and in larger screens.

Studio 14z

The Studio 14z is the Studio 15 with a few major differences in specifications. Aside from having a display of 14 inches, the entry-level Studio 14z is not pre-installed with a graphics card. A user may opt to have one, but only the Nvidia GeForce 9400M is allowed.

Specifications:

Processor: Up to Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors

Memory: Up to 5GB 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM2.

Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M

Pros:

With 5 GB of RAM at its disposal, the Studio 14z offers smooth and hassle-free computing. Add to that is the upgraded option of an installed GeForce 9400M graphics support.

Cons:

Although it has a good graphics card, you are still restricted to only one option. When time comes you realize that you need to upgrade, you won’t be able to do so with the Studio 15.

Studio 15

The Studio 15 comes with the usual yet powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processors, but one could opt to have the latest Intel I7 processor.

Specifications:

Processor:Intel® PentiumTM Dual Core, Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® CoreTM i7 processors

Up to Intel® CoreTM i7-820QM Mobile Processor (1.73GHz, turbo up to 3.06GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)

Memory: Two DIMM slots providing up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 @ 1333MHz

Graphics: Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Optional 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 or 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 45703

Display: 15.6-inches with 720p, 900p or 1080p resolutions

Pros:

The Studio 15 is able to play HD content at real HD resolution as it could dish out 1080p of resolution. It can also be installed with powerful graphics card to boost its performance.

Cons:

The Studio 15’s entry-level unit only has the pre-installed integrated graphics media accelerator.

Studio XPS 16

A larger version of the XPS 13, the XPS 16 is packed with up to 8 GB of RAM and ATI Mobility video card. With this memory support, expect seamless computing even when dealing with memory-driven applications.

Specifications:

Processor: Up to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9800 (6MB cache/2.93GHz/1066Mhz FSB)

Memory: Up to 8GB 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Graphics:

• ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670-512MB
• ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4670-1GB

Display:

• Edge-to-edge Glossy 15.6 inch HD WLED display (900p)
• Edge-to-edge Glossy 15.6 inch Full HD WLED display (1080p)
• Edge-to-edge Glossy 16.0 inch Full HD RGB-LED LCD display (1080p)

Pros:

The XPS 16 offers a sterling performance with its powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor backed by lots of random access memory and graphics support. It can also dish out resolutions of 1080p ideal for HD viewing.

Cons:

The only unattractive trait the XPS Studio 16 has is the lack of high-definition speakers that would have complemented its HD viewing capabilities.

Studio 17

The Dell Studio 17 is the star of the series. Powered by Intel’s Core i7 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, this laptop is loaded with 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of dedicated graphics in ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650.

Specifications:

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor @ 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)

Memory: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz

Graphics: 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650

Display: 17.3″ HD+ (900p) Bright LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera

Pros:

It’s hard to say no to the Studio 17 as it comes with powerful processing power and support plus an awesome 17-inch display.

Cons:

Despite its processing prowess, the Studio 17 cannot dish out a true HD resolution of 1080p despite having the largest screen in the series.

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Dell Studio Laptops FAQ:

Question: Does Walmart carry the Dell studio laptops?
I hear that Walmart carries Dell laptops. I saw it on the Walmart commercial. Do they carry the Dell studio laptops? I really want the plum purple Dell studio laptop.

Answer: You’ll get a much better deal and be able to get the components and color you want by going straight through Dell. They usually release new e-value codes on the weekends that give you hundreds of dollars off. I ordered my Studio 17 on the tax-free weekend and saved $499 plus no tax or shipping (another $125).

Question: Does the Dell Studio 17 laptop come with a built-in microphone? If not, which Dell Laptops Models do?
I’m buying a DELL computer but I want one that has a built-in microphone so I don’t have to use a headset to make calls from my computer via Skype or Yahoo Messenger. I like the Dell Studio 17 but it doesn’t specify if it does or does not come with a built-in microphone. If it doesn’t, which Dell Laptop models do come with a built-in microphone.

Answer: Any current laptop in the market should come with one.

Question: What do you think of the new dell studio laptops?
I’m planning on getting one and wondering what people think of them so far.

Answer: Their casing is a bit weak, other than that the overall performance is good.

Question: Are Dell Studio laptops a good deal?
I’m planning to get the Studio 1555 with some customizations, and it seems as though the specifications are very nice for a laptop that price (especially the ATI Radeon GPU). However I’m afraid that the laptop will easily overheat under full operating conditions, and no, I’m not planning on getting the extended warranty or any extra notebook cooling pad.

Answer: Yeah Dell Studio laptops are a good deal. Dell is well known brand in laptop market so i think you should go for it. Just don’t play games over 5 hours, too much for the laptop.

Question: What are the differences between DELL inspiron and DELL studio laptops?

Answer: If you have taken a closer look, you must have noticed that the Studio laptops have better LCD display. The LCD is HD in the case of studios and the graphics card is better even if you go for Intel integrated graphics card. Rest is more or less the same, but studios look better externally.

If you want to connect an HDTV go for the one that has HDMI output, you will love it.

Question: Do Dell Studio XPS Laptops have internal hard drives?
Does the Dell Studio XPS laptop have an internal hard drive? Probably a stupid question but I read something about it not having hard drive and I wasn’t sure what it meant. Not exactly computer savvy.

Answer: Every laptop has a internal hard disk drive, that is where the operating system is usually stored. Now there are some laptops that use solid state drives instead, but they do the exact same job.

Question: I bought a Dell Laptop Studio 1536. I have an Epson Workforce 600. I cannot get anything to print from the computer. I can scan and copy ok. Any suggestions?

Answer: Epson has a very specific way in which print drivers are loaded and you have to follow the directions exactly. So make sure you have downloaded the correct drivers, then do it exactly how they say.

Question: I have a dell studio laptop and the audio on recording videos is very messed up?
I have a dell Studio laptop, and my audio is messing up. It was working fine one minute but the next a loud buzzing was going on. You can still record and what not but the fuzzy noise is so prominent there is no point.

Answer: Go to settings/control panel/system/device manager and delete the sound device and shut down. Reboot and you should get the message “new device found” see if windows can install it from the windows files. If it is not there you will have to download the driver and install it manually. If that doesn’t work I would return it, that’s what warranty is for!

What type of laptop should I buy? Is it possible to find an inexpensive laptop that works well? Many people ask these questions when it comes about buying a new laptop. First of all, you should search for information about the main features and specifications: processors, the weight and size of a laptop, storage space, networking, memory, portability, displays, warranty and battery life. We have reviewed the best Dell laptops to help you make a decision:

Dell Latitude E5400 Laptop has very decent battery life and is quite inexpensive. It features–. 1″ Premium WXGA (1280×800) Display, 7200 RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 160GB2, Intel 4500MHD Graphics Accelerator, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks. This laptop weights 5. 58 lbs/2. 54 kg and comes with 6-cell or 9-cell extended life primary batteries.

Dell Latitude E5500 Laptop is built for flexibility, mobility and security. The basic features include pp to 4GB 800MHz DDR2 RAM, 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor up to 160GB, a wide range of performance capabilities, integrated 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet and integrated 802. 11 b/g wireless and several security options. This laptop can be configured to meet most businesses performance and mobility needs.

Dell Precision M6400 Mobile Workstation provides massive scalability, certified ISV application performance levels and stunning NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics. It is the perfect choice even for the most demanding customers. Dell Precision M6400 Mobile Workstation features 4 memory DIMM slots, 17 WXGA+ UltraSharp Display (1440900) Resolution, and support for one or two hard drives with optional RAID0 or RAID1 configuration and Contactless Smart Card Reader.

Dell Vostro A860 Laptop meets the needs of everyday business computing. Some of its key features include a 15. 6″ Anti-glare Widescreen HD LCD display for easy viewing, Intel processors and Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic operating system, integrated Wi-Fi, Dual Channel DDR2 Memory, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100+ and 2 USB 2. 0 compliant 4-pin ports. This laptop allows you to create documents, chat with your friends, share digital files and watch movies.

Dell Vostro 1220 Laptop is designed especially for small businesses and offers full-featured productivity. It weights around 1. 52Kgs and has a higher battery life. Some of its key features are an inbuilt 1. 3Mp camera, the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, optional energy-saving Premium LED screen and Complete Care Accidental Damage Service.

This amazing product offers a complete videoconferencing solution, Mobility Solid State Drive 16GB(Linux Only) and 128GB, 1 speaker, integrated 1. 3 MP camera with digital microphone and 250GB1 encrypted HDD with Wave Software. The glossy finish looks good, the keyboard feel natural and text is easy to read in a normal office environment.

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Dell Laptops FAQ:

Question: How do I turn on my dell laptops bluetooth?
I’m not even sure if my laptop has one, but I would have thought it would as it is the fairly new one.

Answer: While turning on your laptop, press del or alternative key which opens the BIOS settings. Find the bluetooth category and define it as ‘enabled’. If it still doesn’t work try installing updated bluetooth drivers.

Question: Do Dell Laptops allow installations?
My Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop will not install my flight simulation games but will on my other computer. Do Dell Laptops usually have problems with reading game disc? Nothing is coming up when I put the PC games in the driver.

Answer: Thats odd, your laptop should be fine. You could have autorun turned off, it could also be the cd or the cd drive.

Question: Is Dell a good dependable Brand of Laptops?
I was checking out the dell inspiron 154, it has great reviews. I wanna find something that will last me A long tine. Not macs, too expenisive.

Answer: The problem is these days computers are doubling in speed twice a year so after owning a computer for a few years it needs upgrading anyway to run all the new hardware/software. However, back to your original question, Dell is a dependable make yes. Just be sure to look after it and clean it out often. Avoid dusty/damp areas and try not to smoke over it (damages your hard drive).

Question: Mini 10 Dell Laptops. Will sims 3 work on here?
I am thinking of getting a mini 10 dell laptop and I was just getting the computer for homework, internet and games. And the game I want is The Sims 3.. will it work on this computer?

Answer: No, the netbook doesn’t meet the system requirements of the game.

Question: What is the difference between inspiron & studio dell laptop?
What is the difference between inspiron & studio dell laptop? I want it for internament, my sister have (inspiron 1520) dell I like it but I don’t know does studio best than inspiron?

Answer: In terms of range ranking inspiron is low-end and studio is mid range. Ispiron is ok for typing and basic internet but the studio reflects entertainment so if you want entertainment the studio is the better option and is worth the money.

Question: How to connect dell laptop to wireless router?
I have dell inspiron laptop with a built in Intel wireless card running a wireless connection to a linksys WRT54GS v5.1. For some reason the laptop does not connect half the time. When Ii turn it on sometimes the connection is automatic and the signal is strong. Other times it cannot find it at all even though its feet away. I have WEP enabled and the keys co-incide or I expect it would never connect.

Answer: Try to reset the router
Follwing are the steps to reset the router:-
1.With the unit on, place a straightened paperclip into the hole on the back on the unit labeled Reset.
2.Hold the paperclip/reset down for 10 seconds and now release it.
3.The unit will reboot on its own.
As soon as the lights stop blinking, the unit is ready.
If you changed your password, it will be gone so refer to your user’s guide for your router. Most router-passwords are blank or “admin”.

Question: Dell laptop monitor flickering when it switches between battery power and mains supply. Why?
I just got a new battery for my Dell 9300 laptop because the old one was dead. But I now quite often have the laptop continuously switching between the two power sources – as indicated by the power icon – and this makes the screen flicker. Could this be the new battery? Could the power pack be faulty? Why does it keep switching between the two power sources even when the battery is at least 30% charged?

Answer: I have experience with Dell Latitudes. I have seen your issues before and the system board is where I would start. Is the system under warranty? Do you have the old battery, if you put is back in does the issue remain? Go to a batteries plus and have them test your new battery and or have them install a temp one to see if the issues go away.

Question: How can I connect my Dell laptop monitor to my Vizio HDTV?
I have a laptop, Dell 1545, and am trying to connect it to my VIZIO VA26LHDTV10T. I recently bought a VGA to HDMI cable, but they both say no external display is attached. How do I get them to connect?

Answer: You can’t connect VGA to HDMI unless your VGA outputs a digital (DVI) signal which it probably doesn’t. VGA is analog and HDMI is digital. You can connect VGA to VGA since your TV has VGA. You will need to set the resolution for the output to the TV to 1360×768 for best results. If you want audio coming out through the TV, you will need to also connect a 1/8 (3.5mm) audio cable.

Dell, a renowned name in laptops is said to be among the largest and most trustworthy brands in the world of computing. Dell believes in doing proper research and providing the notebook exactly as per the choice and requirement of user. It can be color or portability, it is well seen that Dell always believes in providing better than the best. With such remarkable vision in mind Dell came up with its new model D430 Latitude.

The specifications of model include Intel Core Solo U1400 Processor (Santa Rosa, 1.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, Ultra Low Voltage) with 12.1″ WXGA Display (1280 x 800) for better vision. The weight of the notebook is just 3.2lbs and that too with battery but without optical drive.

Giving more importance to the notebook’s looks, it is additionally attractive and slim as well. In order to provide good backup it has 6-Cell 42Whr Battery. In order to improve the life of battery it has Scandisk 32GB Solid State Drive (SSD).

It also has 1GB DDR2 533MHz RAM and 80GB 4200RPM Toshiba 1.8″ Hard disk drive. The Operating System that it supports is Microsoft Genuine Windows XP Professional. It has external D-Port CD-RW/DVD-ROM Optical Drive. In addition to above other additional features and tools like 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Ethernet, and Modem are also there.

The dimensions of the model are 11.6″ W x 8.25″ D x 1″ H. Thus, it is having all the features that one would like to have in its notebook ranging from good and portable look to good configurations. All in all, a good buy!

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Dell Latitude D430 FAQ:

Question: Dell latitude d430 how do I turn it on?
The battery light is on but I can’t seem to get it on. Is the power button on the side?

Answer: Yes, the power button is on the right side; it is a round gray button. After you press that button the computer should come up and you should be able to see the Dell logo on the screen. Make sure that you have connected your AC Adapter.

Question: Does anyone know how to run a diagnostic test on my laptop (Dell Latitude D430)?
I am unable to even get on to the log in screen of my machine. I just got a blank blue screen.

Answer: Assuming you bought your computer brand new from a shop, your dell computer should have come with a disc in the set of Dell discs from when you bought the machine. On my Dell dimension desktop machine it’s the Dell Resource CD, on yours it should be a similar disc.

Question: I need a wireless driver for my “Latitude D430″ dell laptop that is NOT “intel PROset/wireless”, any ideas?
When I use the driver I have, it won’t let me connect to my home network, it will only let me reconfigure the network (which I do not want to do).

Answer: Your FIRST course of action is to go to the dell website and see if they have a wireless driver for your laptop model (I guarantee they do). If the one they offer is the one you are having trouble with… it is possible it is not being used properly?

You could always use the windows zero configuration application instead of the bundled wireless software to connect–it is quite easy to use.

Alternatively, open up the mini-pci cover on the back and get the part number for your mini-pci card–google it and download drivers directly from the manufacturer. If THAT doesn’t work, you’re out of luck

Question: Do the dells latitude d410, d420, d430 have 32-bit CardBus slots?

Answer: Not as far as I can find, they appear to have smartcard slots.

Question: How do I stop my laptop from beeping?
When using my laptop on plane or other “quiet” space, I mute the sound. However, Outlook, Word etc continue to make annoying beeps when they ask you a question about whether you want to save a file, etc. Is it possible to turn this off? Dell Latitude D430 running Office 2003.

Answer: Instead of muting it, just turn the volume all the way down.

Question: Which Dell Latitude Tablet is best for business?
I need to order a new laptop computer for work and due to our contract with Dell, I am restricted to choosing between several Dell Latitude Tablets (XT, D630, D430, ATG D630, and XFR D630). I primarily use my laptop for mobile presentations to groups between 30-100 people. My presentations consist of Power Points, short videos, and a few Word and Excel documents. I also use my laptop for simultaneous web casts. My current laptop is NOT a Dell, and I just have no basis for determining the best option. Hard drive space is not really a factor because the majority of my information is stored on removable devices. Would love some advise and direction. Pros and cons?

Answer: For business look at a few factors; warranty, and cost. Your mobile and it’s for your business. If your too cheap, you will find yourself with a failed hard drive or something because they saved the money on the part that stabilizes the hard drive while moving.

Spend a few extra pennies, get the high end one or you may lose a sale one day when you show up at a customer and can’t present because your gear sucked.

Don’t worry about actual specs so much, they will all do pretty much the same thing. Keep the focus on reliability.

Question: Is there an adapter for new dell laptop hard drives to SATA or USB?
We use a lot of dell laptops, Latitude D420’s D430’s etc. I’d like to be able to hook them to a SATA-USB Adapter that I have to recover data sometimes. But the drive’s only connector seems to be a ribbon cable that runs into the motherboard. Is there a way to convert this to a standard SATA connector somehow?

Answer: You can easily buy this kind of adapter on Ebay. Try to search for “1.8 drive adapter”. You can choose the best solution for what you need – I still prefer the 3.5 IDE.

Question: Anytime both my wife or I connects to our home broadband router (SKY) we both usually get disconnected?
I have a DELL Latitude D430 and she has a Sony Vaio NR. Is there a setting I can change on one of the laptops? I was thinking that maybe they are both trying to use different types network (B and G) and the router gets confused and resets? I have no idea though this is just a guess.

Answer: Go to start, control panel, network connections, right click on the connection (wireless or local) and click properties, scroll down and double click on internet protocol and make sure their set on auto get ip.

In today’s world, something that every business professional simply cannot do without is a laptop. A laptop is used to store all kinds of necessary data, work out important calculations and design significant projects. Professionals rely almost entirely on their notebooks to give them access to any information they need. This is why choosing a good laptop is imperative.

The name that has built a lot of credibility in the world of laptops is Dell. Dell laptops are considered to be the best of their kind, and are the most preferred notebooks in business circles. Keeping in mind the needs of today’s professional, Dell has come out with a new notebook, the Dell Vostro 1400.

The Dell Vostro 1400 is a powerful laptop, concealed in a stylish, thin and lightweight cover. It is especially designed for the frequent traveler, with features like wireless connectivity, exceptional durability, 14.1 inch widescreen display and unbeatable service options. It works on a Core 2 Duo processor, and has a dedicated nVidia Go 8400m for graphics.

This Dell notebook is also equipped with a built in 2 MP webcam and microphone and has a commendable battery life of 4 hours. What’s more, it has even got a 9 in one card reader, four USB 2.0 ports, an IEE 1394 firewire port and an express card slots as well. Its economical price range might even suit the preferences of the general consumer as well.

Dark grey in color, the Dell Vostro exudes a very professional outlook and has a strong backlight and 1,280×1,024 WXGA display with TrueLife. This ensures you get bright colors, crisp images and a good contrast. The webcam offers a decent resolution and can record up to 1600×1200 resolution at 2-3 FPS. The unique face tracking option lets the camera to zoom in to your face and pan in and out as you move. The LED indicator light shows whether the camera is on or off.

The speakers of this Dell laptop are small, but don’t let the size fool you. They can generate a considerable amount of sound in a medium sized room, to provide a good experience for a game or DVD. The microphones, situated at the top trim of the screen, capture audio well and are great to use for VOIP applications.

To get the best deals on the Dell Vostro 1400, simply log on to a good internet shopping portal and compare prices and specifications with other laptops. It can’t get any better than this!

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Dell Vostro FAQ:

Question: Why is the Dell vostro collection much cheaper then the latitude one?
Are they good enough to perform home to small business capability (example dell vostro 1000, 120HD)?

Answer: Simple, they have AMD processors only. AMD is cheaper then Intel, Intel is mostly $100 more.

Question: What is the difference between a Dell Vostro and a Dell XPS?
I know the difference. The vostro is the business computer and the XPS is the gaming computer.
My question is, If i built both an XPS and a Vostro with the same equipment what would be the difference(other than casing and looks)?

Answer: I hear that the Vostro comes with less trialware. It seems to me that business computers are always cheaper than their home computer counterparts.

Question: What is a compatible graphics card for my computer (Dell Vostro 200 intel Celeron)?
I bought warhammer online yesterday and sadly my graphics card didn’t work with it. So what graphics card could I use to make sure this game runs smoothly and would work with this computer?

Answer: All you need is a card that supports pixel shader 2.0. Get one with 3.0 and 256mb ram on the gfx card. You should get your ram up to 2gb or so.

Question: Are the Dell Vostro memory upgrades sold in ebay legitimate?
I am planning to upgrade the memory for my Dell Vostro 1400. I found some good deals in ebay. Are they genuine? Should I buy from ebay or I should always buy from dell?

Answer: I would check the feedback of those who are selling the product. Usually people tend to sell the same things over and over so in the feedback you can see if someone else bought the same item and were happy with it. I never buy anything from ebay without going through their feedback.

Question: Is the dell vostro 400 desktop computer really only for buisness purposes?

Answer: It can be whatever pc you want it to be. Usually when companies market a pc as a ‘business pc’, they will usually have less multi-media applications built in. That’s about the only difference. There might be more leasing options available with business computers. Other than that in terms of hardware its pretty much the same!

Question: Do you need sound card to play logitech z2300 on Dell Vostro 1500 laptop?
I have a Dell vostro 1500 laptop. Is it ok to play my movies and music on my laptop on logitech z2300. Somebody told me that it will harm my laptop.

Answer: If those speakers accept 3.5″ stereo line signals (which they very likely do) then you can use them without any trouble.

Question: Any way to reset Windows XP to original settings for a Dell Vostro 200?
I have a Dell Vostro 200 on my hands, but no kind of system restore disk or windows xp disk. Is there any product out there I can download to reset this thing to original settings? There is no information on the computer that needs to be saved and I just want to start off with a clean slate.

Answer: Unfortunately not. You absolutely need those discs that came with your computer. Contact Dell and see if they can supply you with replacement discs.

Question: Does the dell Vostro Desktop 220 have wireless internet?
My mother’s computer (the Dell Vostro) is connected to our wireless router with a cord right now. However, I want to move the router into my room so I can connect it to my xbox 360 and go online. Will my mother still be able to get internet with this computer?

Answer: It depends on the options and customization she chose when she purchased it. By default, no, it does not.

You could always buy a wireless adapter and connect it to her computer via USB. Or, you could buy a wireless adapter from Microsoft for your Xbox.

Display options for the Inspiron 1525 include a matte finish Widescreen XGA (1280 x 800) of 15.4″.this Widescreen XGA resolution 1280 x 800 with True Life this has a glossy finish, or the same inches of high resolution of 1440 x 900 glossy widescreen displays. On the surface the deficient of sophisticated resolutions is a severe fault in the design of the 1525. In fact, the overwhelming majority of the “average” notebook users will think the WXGA resolution looks eye-catching.

The screen on our pre-fabrication unit looks perfect from straight on and the parallel viewing angles are great. With the upper vertical viewing angles being first-rated, but colors did begin to overturn at poorer viewing angles when the screen is tilted back. Though, the keyboard on the Inspiron 1525 goes comparatively alike to inspiron 1520. It’s rigid with close to no bend and the keys have outstanding travel and cushion. The touchpad surface, make the most of the new design that is incorporated with palm rest surface. The only disjointing amid the palm rests and the touchpad is the indented area above the touchpad buttons. The touchpad buttons have brilliant trek and cushion, though I did feel like they made a bit too much of a snapping sound when pushed. A dedicated scroll areas and the textured feel is good and the good news with the touchpad is that it’s responsive.

Similar to the buttons on the XPS notebooks a sequence of touch-sensitive media buttons with blue LED backlights are located above the keyboard. The blue LEDs only stay lit for a fraction of a second after being pressed is one pleasant feature about the media buttons, so they won’t divert you by staying lit all the time. The blue LEDs “pulse” back and forth for a few seconds during Windows startup not dissimilar to KITT from the old Knight Rider TV series or a cylon from Battlestar Galactica, is another appealing feature of the media buttons. The port selection of the 1525 is convincingly good for a notebook of this size.

Video and VGA are there for the more conventional approach to video output. A very nice thing to have is the built-in HDMI, for those that want digital video output. One impressive thing with 1525 is that the fact, 1525 supports HDMI with integrated graphics. Nevertheless, we didn’t have the opportunity the test the limits of the HDMI output from the integrated X3100 graphics.

With the addition of FireWire, four USB ports, a media card reader, two headphone jacks, microphone jack, ExpressCard slot and Ethernet port you’re well outfitted ports wise. The speaker quality was good enough for a notebook without a built-in subwoofer. At the top of the laptop keyboard area above the media buttons, the speakers for the 1525 are located.

Dell WXGA Notebook FAQ:

Question: Looking for a dell notebook computer screen LTN154X3-L09?
I’m looking for a Dell notebook computer screen and the part number is LTN154X3-L09 the model number of the computer is 6400/E1505 and the screen is a 15.4 wxga glare wide viewing angle TLF samsung and it is a dell.

Answer: Why don’t you try and contact Dell for this part or search on Ebay?

Question: How much do you think I can get for my dell laptop on ebay?
Its a dell 6400 notebook….1.73 Ghz, DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE, 15.4 WXGA Liquid Crystal display, Hard Drive: 120G, DVD=/-RW Drive, Wireless, Minicard Reader, s video, vista home premium, ram 1GB (fully loaded)

Answer: $300-$400 at the most.

Question: DELL NOTEBOOK- Screen goes black?
Inspiron B130, Intel Celeron M 380 /15.4 inch WXGA Display. Since the middle of last year this notebook can only be used on battery power only, once its plugged in with the ac adapter the screen goes black. Its out of warranty.

Answer: It may be a problem with powerplug. Check out whether fans inside it are working properly or not.

Question: Seeking Dell or HP Notebook/Laptop Suggestions?
Must be under $1000, have a 15″ – 16″ screen and be suitable for a college student.

Answer: The new Dell Vostro 1500 fits the bill. The business version of the 1520, loses some of the frills along with the price.

Question: Which laptop should I buy? Dell refurbished or Acer new?
Dell Inspiron Jet Black 1420 Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz Laptop (Dell Recertified) $514.00 or ACER Aspire 4520-5458 $548.00.

Answer: More than likely, both will have long service life with little or no repair necessary. Both Acer and Dell build very good computers. Although the Dell is being sold as “Refurbished”, this does NOT necessarily mean it was broken. Items that customers purchase, open, and return MUST be sold as “Refurbished” – so you may just be getting a computer that someone returned due to buyer’s remorse!

Question: Will the Dell Inspirion 1525 – R560531M Notebook need anything else eg, graphics card?

Answer: DELL 1525 has an integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics card. There are no other choices available. That card is not good for gaming, but good enough for anything else (movies, Vista Aero, 2D games or 3~4 year old 3D games). If you want a gaming notebook then buy something else with a dedicated card i.e : nVidia 8600M (inspiron 1520,XPS M1530) or ATI HD 3450/3650 (DELL Studio series)

Question: I’m getting a Dell – Inspiron 1720 Notebook?
I’m getting this laptop next week and I was wondering if it’s any good as I don’t know much about stuff like this.

Answer: Well, that’s definitely a great laptop for everyday use and you’ll get all your ‘work’ done on it no doubt. What exactly are you using it for though; just ‘work’ or do you have games, movies or video and image editing etc in mind? I’ll let you know that the video card is pretty good and you’ll be able to handle pretty much all the games currently on the market (though not at the highest settings). You might want to think about increasing its memory to maybe a 3 or even 4 GB so that vista and all its applications and other software run very, very smoothly.

Question: Dell Truelife Screen versus Ordinary Screen?
Which is the best screen to get from Dell for a Notebook:
- 15.4″ WXGA (1280 X 800)
- 15.4″ WXGA (1280 X 800) with Truelife
- 15.4″ WXGA+ (1440 X 900) with Truelife
Is Truelife really woth it?

Answer: The truelife is essential for good and pleasurable viewing. Lcd displays can be notorious in terms of viewing angles & a bad one could mean only one person viewing comfortably. Truelife is an option in base models & is built-in in the premium ranges like the xps one’s.

Native resolution of 1280 x 800 is just right & any steeper could possibly strain eyes.