Dell Vostro 1500 laptop - best laptop deal under $1500
Dell Vostro 1500 super-loaded with all the latest toys is a best laptop deal under $1500, as of August 2007. Here's my Vostro 1500 system specification that I've hand-picked on Aug 15, 2007. When selecting available options I assumed that this Dell laptop will not be for video game playing but instead have a business like setup. My Vostro 1500 setup includes the following for a price of $1492 to be exact ...
1. System Details (the necessary evil):
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8GHz, 800MHz FSB
Cache Memory - 2MB L2 Cache
Display - 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife
Memory - 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
Hard Drive - 120G 5400RPM SATA
Video Card - Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Sound - High Definition Audio 2.0 (two front speakers)
OS - Windows XP Home
2. Additional Features (the cool things)
-Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
-Wireless Card: Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card Wi-Fi. 'N' is the fastest wireless protocol available today.
-Wireless Router: Netgear WNR834B RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Broadband Router. Provides Wireless/Wired network connectivity - can be purchased separately but it's a good idea to buy it with the laptop as you would want to establish your home wireless network right away, to access Internet.
-Three built-in WiFi Antennas for easy connectivity to wireless networks. Patent-Pending WiFi Antenna design.
-WiFi Catcher: find the strongest wireless signal with your laptop off.
-Mobile Broadband Connectivity: Verizon Wireless Built-In Mobile Broadband (EV-DO Rev A) card. This card provides wireless Internet connectivity via cell phone towers, no need to look for a HotSpot. Requires subscription to activate and use.
-Bluetooth Wireless: Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle is included. Bluetooth gives you wireless access to peripherals so you can avoid cable clutter. The Bluetooth signal is generated by built-in Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal card (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate).
-WebCam: Integrated 2.0 MP (mega pixel) Web Camera (includes two built-in digital microphones for chatting or videoconferencing). Via WebCam, Dell Vostro laptop let you chat with friends and colleagues, record these conversations, and even host a multi-party video conference call.
-Battery: 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery. Longest life battery that is available for Dell Vostro 1500.
-Remote Control: Dell Travel Remote Control, IR is a small remote control that is designed to be stored in the Vostro ExpressCard slot.
-Multimedia Controls:
-Media Direct. Access your email by a push of a button, without booting your windows.
-Full-Sized Sealed keyboard. Guards against dust and spills.
3. Ports
Vostro 1500 is equipped with the most ports and slots that are available today - it can connect to any peripheral imaginable:
- S-Video Out - connect a Projector
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- VGA Out - connect to a large Display
- IEEE 1394 - faster than USB 2.0. Many digital cameras use this port to upload pictures/videos on laptop.
- 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
- ExpressCard Slot - high-speed modular expansion slot (let you install various additional ports via this slot as needed)
4. Dell Vostro built-in services:
10GB for 1yr Online Backup by Dell Datasafe (Included in Price)
All in: Laptop Bargains | 08.16.07 9:35 PM | Permalink
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