Dell Vostro 1550 2nd Gen Ci3/2GB/500GB/Win7B  (15.6 inch, Grey, 2.36 kg)

Dell comes up with the perfect business laptop in the all new Vostro 1550 2nd Gen Ci3, which is the latest addition to its impressive Vostro Series of notebooks. Although the features here are aimed at meeting the requirements of business use, the laptop somehow manages to squeeze in a few essential elements to satisfy your multimedia needs. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core i3 processor and works on Windows 7 Home Basic, an easy-to-use operating system that suits all and sundry.

Style and Portability

The notebook comes with a simple yet elegant look that makes it ideal for professionals and businessmen. Featuring a neat anti-smudge finish, the exteriors look nothing short of spectacular with a slight touch of gloss. The edges are well rounded to give you extreme comfort while handling the device. Strength and durability are other good traits this smart business notebook possesses. The laptop is also reasonably portable despite its large size since it weighs only 2.36 kg. You can easily carry the device with you to college or work, thanks to its sleek dimensions of 376 x 260 x 31.5 - 34.5 mm.

The large 15.6 inch screen of the Vostro Series laptop is cast in a rather slim frame for its size and offers great angles while watching movies. Treat your eyes to an amazing visual experience on the HD WLED Anti-Glare display that gives you sharp and clear images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The interiors are well planned to provide you with great comfort while working and come with a nice finish. Typing on the chiclet keyboard is ultra-smooth as it consists of a set of flat, well-spaced keys. The touchpad is spacious and offers tactile responsive feedback while surfing through pages.

Performance

Business users do not compromise when it comes to performance and that is exactly why you need this notebook as it comes powered by a highly efficient 2nd Generation Intel Core i3 2310M processor that is built on an Intel Mobile HM67 Express chipset. The processor configuration is given more credibility by its 3 MB cache. You can multitask as you wish because the processor boasts of an incredible clock speed of 2.10 GHz.

The 2 GB DDR3 memory of the Dell Vostro 1550 laptop is accommodated by means of the dual memory slots available here. Storage options include an adequate SATA 500 GB HDD that has an RPM of 5400. You can preserve all your valuable data as the hard disk provides plenty of storage space. The laptop is equipped with an Intel HD Graphics processor that is capable of supporting a wide variety of high-end games. You can also enjoy the enhanced quality the video card offers while playing games or watching videos.

Multimedia and Connectivity

As stated earlier, the laptop comes with sufficient multimedia features to keep you entertained in case you need to take a break from work. Experience great sound on the speakers that allow you to listen to music even without a pair of headphones. You can chat with your friends and loved ones using the Internal mic and 1.3 megapixel web camera that come along with the device.

The notebook comes with many important ports and slots to help you connect to other external hardware. These options include three USB 2.0 ports, a Mic in, a VGA port and a 3-in-1 card reader. You can connect your computer to HD television sets, gaming consoles and large screen HD monitors using the HDMI port.

The DVD RW optical drive can be used for both playback and storage, and comes with a read and write speed of 8x. You can connect to the Internet with no fuss since it comes with an Ethernet LAN and Standard Dell Wireless LAN. The Bluetooth 3.0 enables high-speed data transfer to other compatible devices.

Battery and Other Features

The laptop includes an efficient 6 cell battery that boasts of a total backup of up to 3 hours when fully charged. You can always count on this Vostro notebook to deliver reliable performance for everyday office needs as it offers essential mobility and brisk processing speeds. On top of that, the laptop comes with adequate IT support options as well.