14 DAY TRIAL // The new release from Dell is a low-priced laptop powered by an Intel processor and the Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset ICH9M-Enhanced. This product focuses on low cost and low power usage by making use of a power-efficient and ultra-low voltage CPU. The processor can be either the ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz, 3MB L2 cache), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1.4GHz, 3MB L2 cache) or the Intel Celeron 743 (1.2GHz, 1MB L2 cache). The laptop borders on netbook capabilities, but has a rather large screen for such products, namely a 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD Anti-glare, which has a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
The laptop supposedly hasn't been officially launched in the US and this release in Singapore may have occurred earlier than expected. Still, the official Dell Singapore site details the full specs of the Vostro V13. The product makes use of one slot of DDR3 SDRAM (1066MHz), for a maximum of 4GB DIMM, and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD. As for storage capabilities, the V13 will use either a 250GB at 5400 rpm SATA drive or a 320/500GB at 7200 rpm SATA drive. Two additional storage options will be available in select regions, namely an SATA-powered drive of 160GB at 5400 rpm or a 250GB 7200 rpm SATA drive with Full Disk Encryption.
The connectivity capabilities of the Dell Vostro V13 include Bluetooth 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC) and up to 802.11n wireless module. The laptop also has a variety of additional ports, namely a Network connector (RJ45) one USB 2.0 port, a USB 2.0/eSATA combo, a microphone jack, a headphone/speaker out, as well as a 5-in-1 card reader and a 34 mm ExpressCard for additional storage.
The product is powered by a 6-cell Lithium Ion sealed battery and comes with an optional External 8X DVD+/-RW. The V13 will work with a variety of operating systems, including Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit, Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32-Bit and Genuine Windows 7 Professional with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows XP Professional. The laptop is also compatible with the Ubuntu and Linux OS.
The business-aimed Dell Vostro V13 laptop is built for durability and efficiency. It has a brushed-aluminum casing and reinforced zinc hinges and costs only $450. The product comes with one-year, limited warranty (with Return Services and Hardware Warranty Support for the length of the warranty term), remote Troubleshooting and repair with DellConnect (via broadband connection) and Easy setup, optimization, and troubleshooting of simple wired and wireless network connections with Dell Network Assistant.
Full information may be found on the Dell Singapore official website.