Dell Studio 15 Review

The Dell Studio 15 and Studio 17 laptops do seem to be more than a figment of someone’s imagination — at least, according to a believable release posted up at BetaNews, which has since been pulled. Predictably, the former line features a 15-inch panel while the latter steps up to 17-inches, and both crews will be offered in a smattering of hues including black, grey, blue, green, pink, orange, purple and red. Prices on these units are set to start at $799, while you’ll find Intel’s Core 2 Duo alongside up to 4GB of RAM, upwards of 320GB of HDD space, an 8-in-1 multicard reader.
The Dell Studio 15 laptop comes standard with a 15.4 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT with TrueLife display and options for higher resolution screens. It comes with a choice of the latest Intel core 2 duo processors and Microsoft Windows Vista operating systems. High performance graphic card options are supplied by ATI.The Studio 15 supports up to 4GB Dual Channel RAM, up to 320GB hard drive and has four USB ports, HDMI, Firewire and Ethernet built in. It is available in various colours including Pink, Blue, Black and Red
The Dell Studio 15 is a 15.4″ screen multimedia laptop offered in multiple colors and configurations. The Studio 15 can be equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo and dedicated ATI graphics. It comes with a slot-loading DVD drive, backlit keyboard, sleek drop-hinge design, widescreen glossy display and touch sensitive buttons. Software wise the Dell Studio 15 includes a unique Apple Mac OS X launch dock.
The Dell Studio 15 is based on Intel’s Centrino mobile technology including 965GM/PM chipsets and Core 2 Duo processors. The new laptop supports up to 4GB of system memory and comes with up to 320GB of hard drive space and a slot-load DVD burner or Blu-Ray Combo. Notebook’s 15.4″ glossy widescreen display features three resolution options: 1280×800, 1440×900 with LED backlight, and 1920×1200. The screen is managed by Intel’s integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 or an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 256MB dedicated video card.
The Dell Studio 15styling is also a tribute to the XPS M1530. You might recognize the drop-down hinges, similar to the ones on the M1530 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510. It even has the same tapering design as the M1530, becoming thinner as you move toward the bezel. At 5.9 pounds, it’s a shade lighter than the 6.2-pound M1530, although the Apple MacBook Pro is still the undisputed 15-inch mainstream lightweight with its 5.3-pound frame. I’m surprised that Dell didn’t offer a 13-inch Studio, as it would appeal to mobile professionals.