Monday, May 2, 2011

Dell Studio 15 Review

As mentioned in our first look, we had hoped to conduct a full review of a custom-ordered Studio 15 machine with an orange colored lid. Unfortunately, the shipping date for our review unit was pushed back more than a month … so we will complete our full review based on the pre-configured model available at Staples.

The specs of this particular Studio 15, the S1535-113P, are as follows:

  • Screen: glossy 15.4″ WXGA 1280 x 800 display
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)
  • Memory: 3.00 GB RAM
  • Storage: 250GB HD (5400rpm)
  • Optical Drive: Slot loading DVD+/-RW
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g
  • Graphics: Integrated Intel X3100
  • Built-in 2.0MP web camera
  • Ruby Red color lid
  • Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI connector, 15-pin VGA video connector, Ethernet 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (1 line-in, 1-line out, 1 Mic-in), 4-pin IEEE 1394 port, 54 mm ExpressCard slot, Consumer IR
  • Battery: 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
  • Dimensions: Width: 14.0″ (355.6mm), Height: 1.0″ (25.3mm) front / 1.3″ (33mm) back, Depth: 10.3″ (261.5mm)
  • Weight: Starting weight of 6.11 lbs