Dell Studio 15 Review Analysis | All Features Rated & Tested

price

5

You'll need the E-Value Code (DNDPUA1
Limited-time offer at this price
plastic casing is cheap and comes apart easily
Shoddy workmanship, plastic casing is cheap and comes apart easily
Dont let that stop you from buying an preium quailty laptop at an great price

Good value
Cheap Price Good Processor
Great specs for the price
price & features
ease of operation, price & features

speakers are kinda cheap
speakers are kinda cheap, but it not horrible
although many other brands offer blue tooth and Modem by default with cheep price
this dell studio without such facility and expensive by price is very disappointing
Would have liked bluetooth - but at the price can't complain
I am not sure why it isn't an option for purchase or why they don't offer downloadable 64 bit drivers for the 1537
Cheap and tacky keyboard (purchase an external one)
Cheap plastic
the finger print reader wasted money there it reads any and all finger prints or causes the laptop to hang itself so its useless
the on off button sticks and im going to venture to guess it a result of poor engineering being that its where the hinges are interfering with the opening and closing of the no locking lid
i decided to help a family member out with a laptop purchase and opted for the Studio 1537 and have spent way too much time troubleshooting this machine
so, i decided to help a family member out with a laptop purchase and opted for the Studio 1537 and have spent way too much time troubleshooting this machine
it is awesome with its graphic according to its price
Cheap
Cheap, creaky enclosure
I have had to purchase external speakers to be able to hear anything properly
For eg: try closing/opening lid while playing a song- audio glitches become apparent

This has some nice features at a pretty nice price
Great computer for the price
Price
Price, speed, and craftsmanship
Excellent features at this price
4GB RAM + 320 GB HDD plus 64-Bit Vista OS (Good deal for that price
good price
Can't beat the price for the hardware you get
great value
Good price, configuration and options available
Price, Webcam, Specs
Good price, Easy to set up, Very suprised
Features for the price
Excellent Price
all around great value
Excellent Price, easy setup, all around great value
good price and features
fast, good price and features
Price, hard to beat this computer for the cost
great price for the features
The design, colors, look, great price for the features
the price was great
the price was great, it is just right for me, the guys at BEST BUY are the greatest
Good specifications, good price, great performance
the price
Decent price
Excellent Value - if the laptop would work
Great battery life, good price, run's pretty fast, lot's of ports all on sides, free virus protection
The price was great and I have had 2 other Dells
Value
Great features for the price
Great Deal at a great price
It's very fast, good price, It's pink, great display
Great specs and price - better than other manufacturers
Great feature set for the price
I recommend this laptop to any student or just someone looking for great performance for a great price
Has the cheaper price of Inspiron but quality of the XPS
Price, of course I got mine during a huge sale
This is one of the best laptops with the bost features that you can buy at a great price
I liked knowing I could purchase this extra insurance for peace of mind
Excellent price for the features, feels and looks high quality, the ruby red top looks good, the vista support is good and there isn't that much in terms of preinstalled software that you have to remove
quality machine at a fair price
I would recommend this laptop for anyone who wants a good, quality machine at a fair price
Good value for money
this laptop is definitely worth the price
Wow, this laptop is definitely worth the price
I am also thoroughly pleased at the price label
Not only is my laptop fast, reliable, stylish and well equipped, I am also thoroughly pleased at the price label
I tend not to look at the price in any detail
If I'm buying something I need, I tend not to look at the price in any detail
I would also advice getting the webcam for the money as it is incredibaly useful and clear
As for design it is more than worth the money and doesn't look like a cheap finished XPS
For the price, the best deal on the market
This computer is amazing for the size and price
I need a powerhouse computer that is a manageable size for a reasonable price
I need a powerhouse computer that is a manageable size for a reasonable price, and this one fits the specs
Good Price and Value - I purchased mine at Staples for $699 (3Gb Ram
I really don't think you can go wrong at the price with these features and it's a more Hip design than the Inspiron line
Paid $900 for it and i don't think you can get this performance for that price when you build your own
GREAT price
Very strong processor, mid-range graphics, GREAT price
and keyboard all seem great for a mid-price notebook
The build quality of of the case, screen, and keyboard all seem great for a mid-price notebook
Excellent computer for the price and Vista is getting a lot easier
Pretty good buy for the money
Price, overall quality, performance, looks
I was researching and doing price comparisons on all types of laptops from Dell to Compaq to Apple
Price for features
Price for features, but not really if it doesn't work
decent value on paper
I bought this laptop with my own money (with upgrades bought by my parents
As a high school student, I bought this laptop with my own money (with upgrades bought by my parents
It's worth the price
this is also worth the price
Again, this is also worth the price
Price is good and Vista isn't as bad as I thought it might be
This is an excellent laptop for its price
Overall this system is a great buy and in the price range of not spending thousands
Really good display and graphics in an awesome price
Some good specs for the price (CPU
a FANTASTIC product for the price
Overall, a FANTASTIC product for the price
everything already included in price (i did not customize it)
great value ON PAPER
this laptop was the best value found
After a lot of shopping around, this laptop was the best value found
Reasonable price with great features
It's a laptop and if you want a bit more audiophileness than purchase separate speakers and you'll do fine
Excellent price for the features
Good design, Better choice, and trustable model, good value for money
value for money
looks, build, value for money, touchpad

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performance

5

Moderate multimedia performance
Graphics processor not top of the line
slow start-up
slow start-up, crashes occasionaly
It sometimes could load a little bit faster

Outstanding performance scores
Quick speed
Quick speed, and is very easy to navigate
Quick Processor
Battery Lasts a long time, Quick Processor, Sturdy XPS Style Display Hinge

it doesn't seem any faster than my Dell vostro which only had 2
For 4 gigs, it doesn't seem any faster than my Dell vostro which only had 2
Very Slow/Sluggish
I called customer service and it was fast
I called customer service and it was fast, contrary to what I've read in a lot of comments
dual core processor
that said im still trying to figure out what so studio artsy fartsy about this computer its not able to handle any quality editing programs or business programs to slow & its all a conflicted mess with VISTA and the really slow performance kills your creative speed
I've used various Latitude laptop models in the work environment and have always been impressed with the stability and performance
As a systems engineer, I've used various Latitude laptop models in the work environment and have always been impressed with the stability and performance
The media keys provide random performance and the DVD drive is extremely slow
must get "Best" configuration for best Vista performance
Slot load optic drive that's very noisy, fragile AC power cord, must get "Best" configuration for best Vista performance
It generates heat fast
It is also slow to boot down
Slow reading of DVD
Vista booting speed is very low
the performance seems to be dragged down by the preloaded bloatware
Bloatware - For such a top spec laptop, the performance seems to be dragged down by the preloaded bloatware
I think a quick OS re-installation will really make this unit shine

fast
fast, elegant
Quick
Performance was very good
Quick, Performance was very good
Fast process
good processor
fast procesor
its solid company, fast procesor, nice designe
it goes supper fast and is perfect for a chating
Out of the Box performance is awesome
very fast
speed
Good speed
Good speed, Firewire
Fast, comfortable CD-DVD input, lika apple :
High processing speed
Fast processor
Fast processor, huge hard drive, very nice screen, HDMI video output, security software, slot load DVD instead of tray
fast HDD
Power, speed, monitor, storage space, thin/sleek design
it has awesome speed
fast interent connection
it has awesome speed,great sound,fast interent connection,and high resolution
Fast Processor, great RAM, 2.0 Camera, and 320gb Hard Drive
great performance
fast internet surfing
fast internet connection
Fast, Fast, Fast, great monitor
run's pretty fast
fast core 2 duo processor and very beautiful to look at
Great Video Card, beautiflu screen, fast core 2 duo processor and very beautiful to look at
Good performance
Fast system
The performance is better than expected
Very Respectable Performance
it is very fast
very fast load time
I paid a bit more to get the better processor (2.4ghz
Fast processing and graphics
much quicker than my previous AMD 1900+ desktop
Fast processing and graphics, much quicker than my previous AMD 1900+ desktop
processor
Very Fast, Easy setup
Start up and shutdown is really fast
>Fast
Overall great system performance
The processor is really fast
very fast, good value
I recomend this laptop to anyone and everyone this is just an all around great system from working micosoft student 2007 to playing games it fast and doesn't lag in performance
starts up really quick
The computer is very fast, starts up really quick
Very good design and performance
Not only is my laptop fast
very quick and has yet to find anything to slow it down
Even though I only opted for the standard processor
Even though I only opted for the standard processor, it only takes a matter of seconds to load up, even with 2gb of music
Dell's shipping was surprisingly fast
the laptop has this trackpad program which lets you adjust the speed and sensitivitiy which I love)....the quick media touch buttons are pretty darn nifty as well
(btw, the laptop has this trackpad program which lets you adjust the speed and sensitivitiy which I love)....the quick media touch buttons are pretty darn nifty as well
The shipping was super fast
Very strong processor
Runs fast, quiet, and really cool (P8400 chip)
game performance
speed, display, battery is alright, game performance, vista isnt all that bad
CPU speed is fantastic
Extremely fast and tons of features
very fast it is a good buy great buy
Fast processor Lots of ram and harddrvie space Lit keyboard
Fast(2.1 GHz
Fast(2.1 GHz, 4Gb)
Fast laptop
fast loading
The operating system - fast (for now...)
nice and fast laptop
and it is very quick on the internet
I can not find any fault with the processor
This laptop is blazing fast
This laptop is blazing fast, start-up takes around 35 seconds, even with McAfee and Zonealarm start-up time included
It handles CS2 processing easily and most processor intensive tasks run fairly quickly
The P8400 processor is very fast
The internet loads up quite fast- faster then our Dell desktop
The internet loads up quite fast- faster then our Dell desktop, in fact
Processor was plenty fast enough for my applications
Very fast w/the Core 2 Duo processor and 3 GB RAM
if you want your laptop to run at a fast speed
get the p 9400 processor
Also, if you want your laptop to run at a fast speed, get the p 9400 processor
Boots almost at the same speed as my desktop with a core 2 duo clocked at 2.6ghz
fast wireless once you fix the default settings (make sure to switch to 20/40 MHz mode from 20 MHz only mode and set up WPA2 encryption and you'll have 300 Mbps!)
very nice speed
Fast and very responsive
Base: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40Ghz
Base: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40Ghz, 3MB, 1066MHz
good resolution, graphics, lots of memory, fast processor, good design and looks, available in variety of colours
Very Fast processor P8600...for this price
It's so good in performance and look to
tremendous speed of the processor....the list goes on...Not very expensive
Excellent design, nice feel of the keyboard, cool graphics, tremendous speed of the processor....the list goes on...Not very expensive
fine speed
good computing performance
very fast load time for editing photos
Fast shipping
Fast shipping, I ordered it on wednesday and got in on friday (although the option was 3-5 business days)
very happy with it's performance plays online games very well fast micro procsesor.very happy and will upgrade to another in near future
First Laptop I have ever owned, very happy with it's performance plays online games very well fast micro procsesor.very happy and will upgrade to another in near future
nice performance
The speed of the laptop good
Fast startup
super fast and does everything I need
Great laptop, sure does beat my old Inspirion B130, back-lit keys are great, super fast and does everything I need
Performance is great
i love the fingerprint reader it makes everything so much faster
Quick Load Times
good performance nice cpu and ram hdd 7200 rpm is nice in performance
Really fast 8600 processor
fast and great system
Best performance

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screen

5

Multiple monitor setup
Blue screen error and unrequested changes of display
Heat can become high if you push the unit if you are a gamer
I had to have a new unit shipped because my disc drive was faulty
I was disappointed to not be able to get the unit with the 64 bit OS

Bright LED display with very good illumination
sharp display
Sturdy XPS Style Display Hinge
Nice Display
Easy setup, Nice Display, A great $, wireless, Vista, battery life

there is no way to attach the 15 pin monitor cable to the chassis
Secondly, there is no way to attach the 15 pin monitor cable to the chassis
So the idea of using this as a multimedia device connected to your HDTV becomes complicated
My monitor blew after 1 month
It was shipped with a defective monitor and now due to system error is total unusable and Dell is trying to avoid replacement
as in some thing will not work when you start like the window side bar
Optical drive acts up when laptop isn't completely flat
Vista 64/ati 3450 conflict blue screen when hooked up to external monitor...returned for refund...worked great as long as you didnt hook it up to external monitor
but when you connect external monitor then all colors look good

great display
Looks good, not too heavy, great display, very fast
monitor
great monitor
Display
Display, Speed, Value
excelent display
clear display
For basic uses this unit has stayed much cooler compared to other laptops my friends and family members have loaned me over the years
Vista hasn't been actually giving me as much hassle on this unit as with my desktop
Loads quickly, Vista hasn't been actually giving me as much hassle on this unit as with my desktop
glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900
I even bought a 22" monitor to expand my desktop
Nice Screen, Fast Processer, The ATI video card is strangely powerful, Nice Design (minus wrist rest), Nice back-lit keyboard, In my oppinion, The Best buy for a laptop like this
Unit has a slight angle from back to front - which is sleek
nice and fast laptop, well loaded, nice display
awesome display
Good display
Good display, Good finishing
Amazing display and is a very stylish
Cool graphics and display
Excellent Display
Great screen display
and have to say the unit far exceeded my expectations
I opted for a top spec 1555, and have to say the unit far exceeded my expectations, the screen quality is great, the sounds is great, and it's overall a great performer with plenty of connectivity options
Good screen display
Good screen display, components not problematic
Nice looking display
Processor and display

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sound

0.5

Moderate sound output
Positioning of connections , Only displays with reflective surface available , Moderate multimedia performance , Moderate sound output, Positioning of connections, Only displays with reflective surface available, Moderate multimedia performance, Moderate sound output
Sound/speakers
In order to get great sound I had to hook it up to seperate speakers
Speakers sound too low

great sound
Has real nice sound
The funny thing is that although the sound is really really poor through the computer speakers
the quality of sound is AMAZING through the external speakers
The funny thing is that although the sound is really really poor through the computer speakers, the quality of sound is AMAZING through the external speakers

noisy fan
Poor thermal management, noisy fan
Noisy CD/DVD drive
Somewhat noisy
sound sucks
Sound quality is very poor &
The sound from the speakers is pretty weak but fine with headphones
Sound
sound speakers quality
MS Vista, sound speakers quality
the sound gets distorted when using wifi
Kind of heavy, but not terrible, the sound gets distorted when using wifi
autrocious speaker and sound quality
autrocious speaker and sound quality, must adapt to DVD drive eject
sound is fair
horrible sound quality
The sound needs some work
external sound not good compared to XPS
limited graphics,dull interiors,bulky,external sound not good compared to XPS
Sound, but who cares
I dont necessarily use my sound unless I am on an airplane watching a DVD...at that point I have my noice-cancelling head sets in and the sound is excellent
Sound quality
Then again....look how big they are and location, don't need it to sound like a huge stereo
Makes things sound a little pathetic compared to other laptops I've used
The sound from the computer is rubbish
if you use headphones or external speakers the sound quality is excellent
The sound from the computer is rubbish, BUT, if you use headphones or external speakers the sound quality is excellent
Optical drive is noisy when loading a disc
The sound is horrible
DVD drive can be noisy some times
Speakers sound "tinny" - I bought this laptop for my wife as a replacement for a 3 year old Inspiron 6000
She loves to listen to music while working and now finds it unbearable to listen to the poor sound output
The sound isn't that great
people shouldn't expect a 5.1 dolby quality surround sound
Whilst not really a "con" as such, the built in speakers are a little weedy, however, it's a laptop, people shouldn't expect a 5.1 dolby quality surround sound
I have mine connected to a simple set of 2.1 speakers, and the sound quality is perfect
I also found that if I absent-mindedly attempted to wipe dust off the media buttons while the laptop was turned on, they all pressed at once, so I ended up with no sound, the CD was ejected and Dell Media Centre was opened - if you want to clean these buttons, turn the laptop off first
That doesn't sound like a lot
That doesn't sound like a lot, but it can be a bit cumbersome to carry around on a daily basis
which leads to an overly treble sound
There is little to no bass in the speakers, which leads to an overly treble sound
Sound Quality (the higher the volume
the less the sound quality - makes the music not sound so great
Sound Quality (the higher the volume, the less the sound quality - makes the music not sound so great, but its not to bad, just better to listen through earphones, or could get laptop speakers)
Also the built-in speakers sound flat and are way underpowered as some reviewers have noted
Sound quality is little low and staticaly
bad quality "tin can" sound speakers
Speakers Sound "Tin Can-ish"
The volume is completely inadequate and the tone makes all the songs sound like they're being shot out of a tin can
you can not turn them all the way up without it making a weird sound
Speakers with no sound
the optical drive is really noisy when you try and watch a movie and surf the internet
Lastly, the optical drive is really noisy when you try and watch a movie and surf the internet
IT WOULD NOT START UP AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND
WOULD NOT START UP AND ALSO HAD THE SAME SOUND
The sound speakers are poor
The sound speakers are poor, very very poor to the point I can say they are horrible
Speaker sound quality is
Speaker sound quality is, unfortunately, not very good at all
Slot load optic drive that's very noisy
The volume is great and so is the sound quality if you buy a decent sound card
The volume is great and so is the sound quality if you buy a decent sound card, so I don't see what all the fuss is about when it pertains to the volume
The sound tends to scratch a bit (noisy)
With music and movies the speakers are too quiet and distort the sound a lot
The only con is the sound through the computer speakers could use some tweeking but through your earplugs it rocks
poor sound
poor sound quality
sound so low I have to mute tv to hear it
Speakers are pathetic, sound so low I have to mute tv to hear it
little sound
The laptop speakers as mentioned in previous reviews, have a puney, little sound
They bring theater sound right to your laptop
They bring theater sound right to your laptop, so problem averted and solved
I find after 50% volume it begins to rattle and sound horrible
The speaker is absolutely atrocious, I find after 50% volume it begins to rattle and sound horrible, but only on songs
the sound
Speakers are lousy and Inspiron has a better sound
The plastic tumbles when the sound is on maximum
Horrible speaker sound
Sound drivers need to be uninstalled in order to get volume to reasonable levels
Very very poor sound quality even with the add on
If you are looking for something that is going to boom sound and replace a large sound system
If you are looking for something that is going to boom sound and replace a large sound system, you might consider a desktop instead or external speakers for a laptop
I assumed that the sound quality would be at least as good as my 5 year old Inspiron but the speakers are appalling
Considering that the Studio 15 is marketed as a multimedia system, I assumed that the sound quality would be at least as good as my 5 year old Inspiron but the speakers are appalling
Maximum sound volume is very low and sound is very 'tinny'
Sure the speakers are weak and have zero bass but if you want that kinda sound you'll never get it from any laptop without external systems anyway
external speakers you plug in sound great
However, external speakers you plug in sound great
Speakers Sound "Tin Can-ish

which makes the quality of sound better
Theater like setting, to be bit exaggerated.I really recommend Integrated Sound Blaster® software, which makes the quality of sound better
I didn't purchase this laptop for him to "rock out" to so I could care less about the quality on the sound
However, I didn't purchase this laptop for him to "rock out" to so I could care less about the quality on the sound
I have the basic sound card and there are no problems encountered with the sound quality
Great sound quality
but they sound just like speakers
Great sound quality, might be the sub-woofer, but they sound just like speakers
both times it was fine with good picture and sound
I love the webcam, I have taken photos with it and have used it on AIM, both times it was fine with good picture and sound
And while I had ready some complaints of noisy
wonderful sound system with d subwoofer
wonderful sound system with d subwoofer,thanks for d improvement

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battery

3.5

Size/weight of 9-cell battery
Size/weight of 9-cell battery, difficulty with mine at start up--resolved through Dell customer service
inconvinient-vertical below/vartical expanding 9cell battery
short battery life
because it stated it saves on battery life

Battery life
plus optional larger battery
Personalised housing design possible , Robust and compact chassis , Extensive range of peripheral connectivity , Blu-Ray available , Gigabit LAN, UMTS optional , Comfortable input devices , Bright LED display with very good illumination , Extensive equipment configuration options , Low heat output , Battery life, plus optional larger battery, Personalised housing design possible, Robust and compact chassis, Extensive range of peripheral connectivity, Blu-Ray available, Gigabit LAN, UMTS optional, Comfortable input devices, Bright LED display with very good illumination, Extensive equipment configuration options, Low heat output, Battery life, plus optional larger battery
Great battery life
Battery Lasts a long time

however I still only get "almost" 4 hours of regular use and just over 2 hours while watching a DVD
because it stated it saves on battery life, however I still only get "almost" 4 hours of regular use and just over 2 hours while watching a DVD
Either I got a bad battery or that statement is bogus
battery life is average
WINDOWS VISTA, speakers are a big disappointment, bluetooth needed to be purchased separately, antivirus is forced on the customer, heavier than expected, battery life is average, fingerprints on the laptop
> Battery is slightly loose when holding the laptop
The battery that comes with the computer dosen't last very long, hour and a half
so I'm not used to the battery life
This is my first laptop, so I'm not used to the battery life
I would recommend upgrading the battery
mine lasts about 2-3 hours -- fully charged
If it runs for a few hours it heats up a bit
If it runs for a few hours it heats up a bit, making the wrist area a little warm and makes my palms sweaty
Battery is not that great as mainly everyone is crying about in this thread
Not the best Battery Life and a wierd design on wrist rest
The battery life is kinda short with 100% battery i can run for 2 1/2 hours
And that once while using this computer, it said my battery was going to die soon and I needed to charge it, though my charger was already plugged in
9 cell battery sticks out quite alot
One thing you will need is 9cell battery
I did not upgrade and that was a mistake because the battery dies very quickly-but it is still a Great computer
and the battery pack is well junk 1.5 - 2 hours max
not a tech but shouldn't that in itself make this computer run like a gazelle, tons of programs on it that all run in the background, crashing, conflicts with other programs running in the background, laptop is huge heavy bulky dinosaur weighs in at a whopping 7 + lbs without the huge clunky power adapter you would have thought it would have gotten smaller not WOW huge flat i could paddle a boat with it and the cords were noticeably shorter then my inspiron's, I needed a extension cord to place it on the desk where my current laptop sits, and the battery pack is well junk 1.5 - 2 hours max, and they made that battery look like a handle or slant thing on the back its a big big computer not good for travel its way to heavy, that said im still trying to figure out what so studio artsy fartsy about this computer its not able to handle any quality editing programs or business programs to slow & its all a conflicted mess with VISTA and the really slow performance kills your creative speed, this crazy computer crashed 4 times and had to be hard booted twice just to get thru the initial startup, top half of laptop screen has no locking on it so it can just plop open if picked up and break the hinges, the on off button sticks and im going to venture to guess it a result of poor engineering being that its where the hinges are interfering with the opening and closing of the no locking lid
Headphones work well but sometimes you get feedback static and have to unplug the computer and power up with out the battery to get ride of built up static According to dell
Speakers are Horrible, To hear anything Volume has to be all the way up and then it sounds really bad, Headphones work well but sometimes you get feedback static and have to unplug the computer and power up with out the battery to get ride of built up static According to dell, this does work, but shouldnt happen
The battery life is half of what they say it is
Sometimes I can't get the CD to eject without taking the battery off and rebooting
The only con for this laptop is that the highest battery is a 9 cell
Again, other than the battery not being a 12 cell, I haven't found any cons in this product yet
battery life is horrid
Freezes upon loading, freezes during work, battery life is horrid
Battery life is a bit iffy
bulky extended battery
Had to spend a couple hours disabling and uninstalling extraneous features
6 cell battery does not last very long seems like I am always plugging it in to charge
and the battery lasts not even 2 hours
the touch buttons dont seem to work, and the battery lasts not even 2 hours
The dvd r/w is a junk....doesn't work properly..and the battery doesn't support long enough
Tradition 6WHr Battery
Tradition 6WHr Battery, (but updradation available)

Best Buy packaged a good battery
long battery life
Two cores, long battery life, very fast, large hard drive
battery life I average 5Hr
Battery life, eSata port, looks, 4 gb ram, no "trialware" installed,
9 cell battery
long battery life, web cam, speed
9-cell battery
Excellent battery life
Battery life is awesome..up to 5 hrs
good battery life
awesome battery life
fast internet surfing, awesome battery life
Good Battery
Good speed size battery life etc
great battery
great laptop, great battery
Decent enough hardware and battery life
Customized lid and hardware, 4 usb inputs, hdmi, descent battery life
it stays cool even after 5 hours
stays cool after so many hours of use
and it saves energy
Bright, crystal clear, and it saves energy
Battery life is great, I get about 4 hours (6cell)
comes in handy(just set it to DIM that way you'll save a little bit of battery since battery is not that great
Nice keyboard backlight when your not in a well lit room or area, comes in handy(just set it to DIM that way you'll save a little bit of battery since battery is not that great
battery is alright
fast at startup.A bit heavy.Runs quite a long time on battery power.Overall
Sleek design,fast at startup.A bit heavy.Runs quite a long time on battery power.Overall,a fairly decent product
I am glad that I upgraded to the 9 cell battery
and the battery life is awesome
I am glad that I upgraded to the 9 cell battery, and the battery life is awesome
Look great, quite lightweight, good battery life, screen is great - very clear
goood battery life
good battery backup
I'm very impressed with the battery life
I got the standard 6-cell battery with my system and with the power saver setting on
I was able to use it for up to 4 hours or more sometimes
I got the standard 6-cell battery with my system and with the power saver setting on, I was able to use it for up to 4 hours or more sometimes
Battery back up
5 hours of battery life with the 9 cell battery
Has good battery life.(9 cell)
i got the 9 cell battery and its really nice not only because it lasts longer but also because it propes up the laptop so its more comfortable to type
beautiful design, wide range of configurations, good battery life, fast

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keyboard

4.5

Keyboard
Keyboard, mouse, disk drive
no back lit keyboard
USB port placement, no back lit keyboard, speakers (w/out headphones), Trend Micro
no backlit keyboard

Excellent typing experience
nice keyboard
good keypad
Keyboard & display, 9 cell battery, speed
wireless n, core 2 duo, slot load drive, graphics, clean design, keyboard, hdmi

speakers, no backlit keyboard
keyboard springy over disk drive
Plastic cover/keyboard feels cheap
Back lit keyboard sends glares into eyes of users at normal operating angle
Keyboard leaves marks on the display
Flat controls on top of keyboard get very "fingerprinty" looking just from touching them a few times
The area that surrounds the keyboard scraches VERY easily
the keyboard didn't work (i.e
no letters showed on the screen when typing)
However, within less than two weeks, the keyboard didn't work (i.e., no letters showed on the screen when typing), the built-in mouse didn't work, and neither did the external speakers
Seems as if my keyboard was JAMMED in to fit
Where the Dell movie key is
Where the Dell movie key is, it's literally lifted up as if the keys were sliding underneath the plastic
back lit keyboard is dim
Keyboard is not secured except around the edges
Keyboard is not secured except around the edges, thus causing it to bulge in the middle (older Dell models had better keyboards fastened with screws
My laptop came defective with the left speaker and backlit keyboard
My laptop came defective with the left speaker and backlit keyboard, but Dell immediately rebuilt me a new one and will ship next week
The backlit keyboard is difficult to figure out for the first time
("Fn" key + "On/Off" Key which is on the Right Arrow button
The only thing that confuses me is how to make the keyboard light up
he must have messed something up becuase now my keyboard lights will not come on
After a techinain came and fixed it, he must have messed something up becuase now my keyboard lights will not come on
and had a dent near the volume control just above the keyboard
took 17 days to receive it, and had a dent near the volume control just above the keyboard, this looks like factory defect
She called someone round and he said the keyboard is working but isnt connecting to the screen
keyboard flexes quite a lot and if you plan to spend a long time typing
keyboard flexes quite a lot and if you plan to spend a long time typing, this is not for you
the keyboard has more flex to it than my last ASUS laptop
the keyboard has more flex to it than my last ASUS laptop, and the keys have a "soft" feel to them
The function keys needs to be accessed by pressing fn key first and then choosing the function key
The one thing that bothers me so far is that the keyboard looks like it has a lump underneath it in the middle
Not sure if because of back-lit keyboard
The keyboard layout is awkward
The keyboard layout is awkward, causing a need to retype characters frequently and in low light I have to lean in to see where the non-character keys are
The keyboard is a great disappointment
keyboard bends and wobbles when you press down on one key
palm rests bend and sink with pressure, keyboard bends and wobbles when you press down on one key

large keyboard
backlit keyboard(awsome)
Speed,appearance,backlit keyboard(awsome),excelent display
comfortable keyboard
great display, comfortable keyboard, nice color selection (ruby red)
I love the backlit keyboard
I love the backlit keyboard, & blue tooth mouse
I love the "prettyness" of it keyboard color
Backlit keyboard (optional but cheap
The back lit keyboard es a great plus
The back lit keyboard es a great plus, it is also stylish
keyboard backlight and its a DELL
I has a great disply it fast the backlit keyboard is a nice feature for using at night
Like said in other review this thing stays really cool probably the best computer i've seen as far as temperature goes, I has a great disply it fast the backlit keyboard is a nice feature for using at night
Keyboard illumination is awesome
Really cant think of other key factors
Really cant think of other key factors, but this is my first ever laptop
The backlit keyboard really comes in handy in a dark enviroment
The backlit keyboard is incredible
Love the back lite keyboard
Big screen and keyboard
the back lit keyboard is so pretty(which you turn on by holding Fn and the bottom right key
The color options are great, the back lit keyboard is so pretty(which you turn on by holding Fn and the bottom right key
What blew me away was the blacklit keyboard
Nice keyboard backlight when your not in a well lit room or area
great keyboard
the keyboard lights up perfectly
Like the color options and lighted keyboard
The keyboard has a good feel and the structure of the laptop seems solid
Nice keyboard, especially with the back light
Good working keyboard angle bolstered by the bigger battery
The backlit keyboard is extremely helpful if you in a dark room
love the backlit keyboard
Backlit keyboard is fantastic
Back-Lit Keyboard
backlit keyboard really does come in handy
Nice and smooth keyboard
The backlit keyboard bery nice and the slot dvd load is very nice
WUXGA Screen, backlit keyboard, T9300 processor, quiet hard drive
the keyboard feels natural and the webcam isn't that bad either
The screen size is great, the keyboard feels natural and the webcam isn't that bad either
Back lit keyboard is excellent
it comes with a lot of features and i think the backlit keyboard is great for in dark conditions
keyboard does not flex much
keyboard does not flex much, its hardly noticeable
backlit keyboard
Powerful, awesome display, fast wireless once you fix the default settings (make sure to switch to 20/40 MHz mode from 20 MHz only mode and set up WPA2 encryption and you'll have 300 Mbps!), fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, made me rethink my general dislike of Vista 'cause it runs sweet on this one
Good keyboard layout and back light
Nice Backlit keyboard
I recommend getting the backlit keyboard as it is very hard to type in the dark
I recommend getting the backlit keyboard as it is very hard to type in the dark, probably because the whole keyboard is black
nice feel of the keyboard
I got it with P6400, 3 Megs Ram, backlit keyboard, and fingerprint scanner
keyboard backlight (both optional)
Fingerprint scanner, keyboard backlight (both optional), webcam,CD-rom slot
a much better keyboard than the older Dell laptops I've used
Good performance, good value, a much better keyboard than the older Dell laptops I've used
the keyboard
BACKLIT KEYBOARD IS AWESOME.I LOVE JUST ABOUT EVERY THING ABOUT THIS LAPTOP
one of the best things is the backlight for the keyboard because then you can go anywhere anytime and still see the keyboard
I opted for the 1440x900 LED screen, ATI Radeon graphics, backlit keyboard, Bluetooth, and fingerprint reader
Nice layout of the keyboard
Quick Load Times, Nice layout of the keyboard
No more typing any passwords or login names
Soft feel keyboard
backlit keyboard really cool
The keyboard is great and very respopnsive w/ soft clicking sounds
Killer backlit keyboard
Killer backlit keyboard, decent speakers, Great VFM
great keyboard
comfy keyboard
sleek looks, nice screen, comfy keyboard, well positioned ports etc
Soft Keyboard
Screen Brightness, 2 Headphone Jacks, Soft Keyboard

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usability

5

messed up media controls
cover scratces easily, messed up media controls, no working eject button, just many minor annoying issues
Led controls are invisible at most times
Led controls are invisible at most times, which may be a bit annoying
The only cons I can think of is I wasnt impressed with the speaker controls on the top of laptop

and is very easy to navigate
easy to use
fast, easy to use
easy to set up and use
Nice screen, easy to set up and use

The other con would be that the speakers arent the best for watching movies but it is not a major problem as watching movies is only about 2% of the what I use the laptop for
It is along the top with the invisible media controls to the far right
Media controls do not stay lit
I thought I could use my dell studio to share my photos with my mobile phone and can connect to dialup if there is no wifi
Speakers could have been better, sounds like a tin can, but then again, I use my headphones & sounds just fine
this is very upsetting because the reason i got the webcam was to use it with aol instant messenger
Watch the handle on the box - my advice carry the box in your hands - don't use the handle
Finally after 3 calls into Dell support someone figured it our for me and the solution is definitely not convenient
And the volume controls are not that great
volume controls that have a mind controls of its own
If you leave a disk in the optical drive it will randomly eject it if its not in use
I have so much trouble with IE that I no longer use it for the browser
I could not use java
I will get use to it.)
it's hard to use but I bought a wireless mouse
My number one complaint is it causes our wireless router to crash so no one can use the internet
If you use headset then it doesn't matter
finger print is hard to use
but once i get around to use it more it should be easier
finger print is hard to use, but once i get around to use it more it should be easier
The media controls do not function properly
The computer creaks and cracks when you use it
I use headphones which give the best quality short of hooking this up to your home theater system

Windows Vista,easy to use, etc
Easy to set up
Great bargain, tons of extras, easy to set up
Easy to use and light
Easy setup
Easy set up
fast and easy to use
Great display, good battery life, fast and easy to use
Easy access to memory, hdds, cpu and mobo for easy cleaning of dust
Quick, easy to use, large memory
very easy to use and set up
the wifi is quick and easy to use and the design is great
fingerprint reader easy to use...I found it very usefuly especially after having to use it quite often on my Dell Latitude D630
The thing I enjoy a lot is the bluetooth which makes moving stuff between my phone and the laptop really easy and means I can use my little bluetooth travle mouse with ease
Very Fast, easy to use, very nice
Beautiful screen, media keys are awesome to use and easy, perfect bargain laptop if you want something between a Inspiron and an XPS
convenient port locations
Remembering to keep it "cool" and simple
I had to use tech support twice
Extremely easy set up
convenient
Extremely easy set up, easy to use, convenient, and fun
It was very easy to set up
Its so easy to use and after 1 day i was completely used to it
My company provided me with a Dell latitude D600 which mainly use for our day to day task
just got the standard options-more than i needed for day to day use
It provides plenty of horse power-core2 duo, 2gb mem, 160gb hdd, just got the standard options-more than i needed for day to day use
man makes entering password much fun & easy with a swipe of your fingers
I was kind of hesitant about the finger print reader, but when I used it, man makes entering password much fun & easy with a swipe of your fingers, responsive too
though I hardly is use
And the webcam is clear, though I hardly is use
there is a "stand" on the back of the laptop so it tilts toward the typer for easy and convenient typing
The fingerprint reader is fast and easy to use
from the web cam to the fingerprint reader is easy to start up and use
Everything, from the web cam to the fingerprint reader is easy to start up and use
It never gets hot, and it's really comfortable to use
it has 4 usb ports which is a nice amount and the trackpad is easy to use
The style is far beyond what I was expecting with the built in webcam talking to family across the country is simple and fun
Optional Fingerprint Reader (makes signing into websites very easy)
very easy to use
extremely easy to setup
but you have to get use to windows vista
The controls are great and it has lots of nice IO ports on it
i just bought this laptop fours days ago with hdmi its good to use with my hd 40inch tv also 3usb.dvd drive is good
Speedy and easy to get started
I use this mainly for graduate school and would recommend it to anyone
The fingerprint reader is very conveinent and easy to use
easy to lug around in a backpack for college
but you can also use it on many websites
Not only can you log onto windows using your finerprint, but you can also use it on many websites
The convience of being able to use a computer when ever I want and not have to share with family
and is very user friendly and easy-to-use
The machine boots up niceley with no errors, and is very user friendly and easy-to-use
fast enough for easy basic use (Dual Core T4200 / 3 GB RAM)
learn how to use a laptop and make some tweeks to make it run well
Easy setup out of the box and has worked perfectly
Setup is easy and boot time is minimal
Instructions were clear and easy to follow
The back-lit keys are great and easy controls at the function keys make it quick and convenient to access basic screen and keyboard brightness controls as well as quick battery check
Fun to use

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connectivity

2.5

No S/PDIF digital audio output or subwoofer
Not Bluetooth Enabled
USB port placement
No integrated Bluetooth
NO telephone modem

Extensive range of peripheral connectivity
Bluetooth
WiFi
4gb Ram, 320gb Hard Drive, Media and Volume Keys, Design, Screen Size, Bluetooth, WiFi
all connectivity

You'll have to get an external USB modem to connect to the net
Placement of usb ports on the left hand side
USB printer issues - support (Dell policiies almost offensive)
* Placement of the USB connectors not great for use with regular USB mouse
Cord gets in the way (right side USB
or is almost too short to wrap around the back (left side USB connector)
bluetooth needed to be purchased separately
Very disappointed it did not come with a fax modem nor was it offered as an option when I ordered the laptop
It does not come with blue tooth capability or modem by default
After discovering there are no such facility(blutooth and modem)I am just frustrated
The HDMI connection does not support audio
that is if you like to hear the audio track when watching videos
So the idea of using this as a multimedia device connected to your HDTV becomes complicated, that is if you like to hear the audio track when watching videos
you can't just connect an analog audio cable from the laptop headphone jack
Of course when you choose an HDMI source on your TV, you can't just connect an analog audio cable from the laptop headphone jack
I am surprised Dell even sent these laptops out with this kind of poor audio quality...not their best, that's for sure
Blue tooth is optional, all ports on the side instead of on the back which can get in the way when plugging in multiple USB devices
Cons is only it has only 2 USB port If i want to use USB kbd n mice then I have a problem to use any usb storage drive like Pen Drv or USB HDD
Audio: Very basic
Audio: Very basic, not good enough to enjoy BD
Foolish USB port placement
Foolish USB port placement, especially on the right side
I'm left with a worthless broadband modem now
no leds not even single one for hdd wifi or bluetooth
Bluetooth Headset not Available
no HDMI audio
no HDMI audio, blows hot air from fan
No Bluetooth Access
Mic Problem, No Bluetooth Access

4 USB ports
4 USB
Lo-jack theft protection
lots of USB ports
The wi-fi picks up signals quickly and could easily be turn off/on through the side switch
WiFi and 64-bit operating system
Lots of memory, fast, Bluetooth, WiFi and 64-bit operating system
I purchased the extra accidental coverage and Lo-jack for the "what if" scenario pop ups
It has mini n wifi and runs over 1mps over wireless g network
The bluetooth is helpful when connecting my blackberry to transfew over pictures
Great WIFI
Back-lit keyboard, wi-fi locator antenna, bright clear display, plenty of storage, fast
Great wi-fi strength
all the usb ports(4 in total
i like the wifi
and it's overall a great performer with plenty of connectivity options
great connectivity
WiFi Access

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energy efficiency

1

Wish the power cord was located on rear of the laptop
Not as much graphical power as I expected
Not as much graphical power as I expected, also the speakers are surprisingly bad, even for notebook speakers
Machine delivered with faulty power switch (replaced
Dvd drive went bad less than a month after I received the laptop.When using the laptop without the power cord

This little studio has got some kick to it's processing power
Power
Has all the horse power I need to get stuff done
I needed a laptop for school and I wanted something that was affordable and had decent power for gaming
One thing that i really like is that there are three different power options: balanced, power saver, and high performance

Dvd drive went bad less than a month after I received the laptop.When using the laptop without the power cord,the screen tends to dark
A longer power cord would be helpfull, I ordered an additional 6 foot cable
laptop is huge heavy bulky dinosaur weighs in at a whopping 7 + lbs without the huge clunky power adapter you would have thought it would have gotten smaller not WOW huge flat i could paddle a boat with it and the cords were noticeably shorter then my inspiron's
fragile AC power cord
Everytime I turn it on I am so afraid it will not power on
bulky side power plug in
will eventually break power box off motherboard
bulky side power plug in, will eventually break power box off motherboard
If anyone expects that kinda rockin power from a laptop speaker they're asking way too much
Power button location
Bad Speaker Quality, Power button location

Good power

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viewfinder

0.5

HP the side view angle fer studio' screen is quite small
unlike other laptops like XPS,HP the side view angle fer studio' screen is quite small

glare

4

Don't let these put you off though this is a brilliant laptop but mine just seems to have a few teething problems
The glossy screen has extremely bad glare
The glossy screen has extremely bad glare, even in a dark room
glare on the screen
No track point, glare on the screen, Vista 64 issues

not brilliant
The speakers are alright, not brilliant, but not as bad as everyone makes out
The webcam is awesome, crystal clear and brilliant in messenger and the microphone after a a bit of fiddling around with settings comes with loads of voice modifying features
It is a brilliant laptop and stores a lot of things on it
so i opted for 4GB of RAM and it's brilliant

crystal clear and brilliant in messenger and the microphone after a a bit of fiddling around with settings comes with loads of voice modifying features

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lens

1

constant system crashing prevents me from getting to enjoy all the spec's
System restore
System can not be repaired
Blue Screen, System restore, System can not be repaired
System repairs everytime when starts

Slot loading optical drive also a plus
stereo system
Ipod, stereo system, etc
Excellent Overall System
The system runs smoothly

System repairs everytime when starts, finally crashed
slot loaded optical drive
Going to contact DELL on monday morning to see what can be done but I'm sure this will be sorted out quickly and brilliantly
and optical drive (replaced)
System has crashed
My system has crashed three times in less than a week
I had 2 get the optical drive replaced already
it only takes 5 mins to replace optical drive on those
The tech came 2 my house and was angry because he said "I thought you had an inspirion 1525, it only takes 5 mins to replace optical drive on those
He was very upset @ the fact that he had to spend 20 mins to fix my system
His attitude made having to have the optical drive fixed so soon very upsetting
After getting it back even now one of the system that had a problem of system crashing while operating still remains
The speaker is only good for system alerts
Considering that the Studio 15 is marketed as a multimedia system
Deal with it or get a Bose external system to plug this baby into

All of my friends and family are my considering purchasing this system
Fell in love with this system the moment I got it
I'm impressed with this system &
Overall, I'm impressed with this system &
This is a very snappy system

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contrast

0.5

Having an external monitor is a must when doing color-critical picture work as any slight change in viewing angle changes the brightness and contrast

product quality

5

the finish on the cover gets really dirty quickly
the finish on the cover gets really dirty quickly, and can scratch easily, but I got to choose the colour so that was great

The top of the laptop has a rubbery coating/feel - which I actually like
the fit and finish is tight with close tolerances
A beauty to behold, the fit and finish is tight with close tolerances
It has an excellent finish and a beautiful screen
Good finishing

appearance

4.5

Bad look
The face recognition is difficult to get it right
Look at what everybody else is complaining about and ask yourself do I really want this
Yh its not very small but it is a nice shape and great for films
I catch dirt very easily with the glossy look compare to my Inspiron 1420

Sleek look
Sleek look, nice feel to hold
Look and feel
look
appearance

The replacment took 10 more days and arrived with the same defect
One of the systems had a defect from day one but I kept ignoring the same
Games are a Beauty

Nice form factor
Nice look
* great look & color options - plum purple is darker than suggested by online preview but I love it
> Sleek form factor
appear on the desktop
The graphics on the gray body look really good and I honestly don't know what all the fuss about the graphics on the wrist rest is about
Great look and feel
Fantastic look
I really like the hinges and look of the Studio
A beauty to behold
Sleek
Nice Backlit keyboard,Sleek,good battery backup,colour options
Good look and feel
Good look and feel, worked right out of the box, up and running in 6 minutes, mostly spent unpacking the boxes
Loads from startup very quickly and it's pleasing to look at
nice look, speakers ok

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remote control

5

The Media Control Console is causing problems
The media buttons (the ones that: control volume
The media buttons (the ones that: control volume, pause, play, fwd, rewind, stop, eject, and media direct

built-in media remote control
Strong multimedia features which include HDMI and a mini remote control
media remote
media buttons up top, slot loading disk drive, media remote, enormous screen, fingerprint reader (extra),
Media buttons are great as well as the remote

easy access toch control

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resolution

5

The screen resolution could be better
I WENT THRU THE RESOLUTION DEPT AND RECEIVED THEIR OK TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER
screen 15.6 is too wide and resolution blurs up if changed and websites crops up
It generates heat fast, screen 15.6 is too wide and resolution blurs up if changed and websites crops up

and high resolution
resolution and backlighting is fantastic
The screen siz, resolution and backlighting is fantastic, as is the build quality
4GB memory and Hi Resolution/Bright
I got Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache), 4GB memory and Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900

I chose the 1920 X 1080 resolution screen
I chose the 1920 X 1080 resolution screen, and all I can say is WOW
Make sure to get the ATI video card to push the resolution
bright screen with sharp resolution
Nice looking, wireless capabilities, screen resolution, lit keyboard, weight, bluetooth software, but you get all of these with any laptop now
Fast computer with excellent screen resolution
I recommend buying the high resolution screen(1920x1200
good resolution

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sensor

2.5

The speaker on most cell phones is about 5x more powerful
speakers really bad my cell phone speaker is way louder no kidding
I think it would have been better if dell made it a 12 cell

fingerprint sensor
My cell phone is bluetooth and I can transfer pics and ringtones back and forth between the laptop and phone, real nice

control panel

0.5

mouse and key board is jumpy
sounds, mouse and key board is jumpy
The plastic panel that holds the speakers and media keys is warped
I had some trouble with the light up panel
mother board issues beginning from the day i had delivery

full HD panel option
Back lit key board is a must

The eject button on the media panel jams and disables the whole media panel for 5 minutes after stat-up sometimes
its is a stylish and simple control panel
In itself, its is a stylish and simple control panel, but the laws governing how it lights up are preposterous

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black level

1.5

It crashed into black screen after update
black screen
Finger prints show up easily on the black cover and media buttons
Finger prints show up easily on the black cover and media buttons, but cleaning isn't difficult
i thought i will love it but when anyone had problems they discuss to inform the company but some time company dont solve it.when i recieve it it had scratch on the upper side of black panel near the speakers hole

$699 during Black Friday)
4GB RAM + 320 GB HDD plus 64-Bit Vista OS (Good deal for that price, $699 during Black Friday)
probably because the whole keyboard is black
the jet-black matte finish is great
Beautiful design, the jet-black matte finish is great

i thought i will love it but when anyone had problems they discuss to inform the company but some time company dont solve it.when i recieve it it had scratch on the upper side of black panel near the speakers hole,also the batter is moving like its not attached properly or not locked,also the right hand hing lock is not attched,there is no description sticker on the laptop like its core2 duo.intel 4gb ram windows vista bla bla bla,also no sticker of centrino 2
It doesn't work, I received my computer last night and I didn't even get to finish setting it up before the screen went black
i wanted a jet black but had to settle with graphite grey

Looks just awesome (black one)

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menu

1

And where the eject key is, it's kind of pushed down, keys there almost sliding down too
They were a horrible let down and I hope it's just on my laptop that this problem occurs
I watched a DVD and blew the house down from the bass

I pretty much got it down within an hour

tuner

0.5

TV tuner not an option

shutter

0.5

Get some headphones and shut up about it
and some things have to be shut down

video

5

400 harddrive - Video card only share upto 348mb
B,G Wireless - 5,400 harddrive - Video card only share upto 348mb
Missing S-Video o/p
inconvinient-vertical below/vartical expanding 9cell battery, Missing S-Video o/p, Not Bluetooth Enabled
The higher-end video card is crap

Very fast/fluid audio/video
HDMI video output
Great Video Card
Son said the video graphics were unbelievable
the 256 mb video card is definetly recommend for games

I would not buy this laptop for video games - and if you're going to use this as a music composing workstation, you will still need to buy an external sound card
Dell video chat software is not compatible with AIM
only video
The HDMI connection does not support audio, only video
It also makes video choppy while you multitask
No analog TV capability via S-Video (even with adapter
Too bad, as the graphics cards in the Inspiron enable HDMI and S-Video
and no dedicated video card
No xp offered, and no dedicated video card
The media player doesn't load a whole video off the internet
More Ram would help and if available a little bit better video card
The video card would temporarily freeze up for a few seconds and then "recover"
Dell video chat software is not compatible with AIM

Fast computer, the 256 mb video card is definetly recommend for games
video recorder and micraphone
video card or hard disk space
I can not find any fault with the processor, RAM, video card or hard disk space
I got mine with the ATI video card and 4 gb ram at 800mhz and I am truly amazed
Great value and I highly recommend getting the ati video card
fast for video editing/burning
good style, fast for video editing/burning
Video Editing
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Finances, Presentation, internet
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Presentation
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, Finances, Presentation
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Music & Movies, School
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, Presentation, high end design softwares, longrun computing
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Presentation
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Presentation
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Finances, Presentation, graphics
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, Finances, Presentation, work training- access
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, Finances, Presentation
Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, Finances, work
Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, Presentation
Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Presentation
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, School
just needs a better video card that is compatable with Vista 64 bit windows
Fast, portable, just needs a better video card that is compatable with Vista 64 bit windows
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Music & Movies
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Finances, Presentation

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memory

5

The computer keeps crashing
The rest of the computer
the computer repaired/restored itself
When I bought it, the computer repaired/restored itself
the computer itself

big ram and hard drive
Fast process, big ram and hard drive
4GB RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD
4GB of memory

Drivers not up to date so computer crashed and would not start windows
Windows Vista is rubbish, i dont like Vista but it would be an excellent operating system for someone who has never used a computer before
I hope this was just particular to my computer and not something that other users are experiencing
For one i got Adobe elements installed on it it came with the package but as soon as i got the computer i tried to check out elements but the driver witht the sound card that comes with the computer wasn't compatable i finally had to download an ASIO audio driver to get the program to work at all
For me all were quick easy fixes, but I am familiar with a computer, for a novice this could be a bit of a headache
The speakers went out on me and I had to restart the computer in order for them to work again
it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen on a computer
the only complaint I have is that the media buttons don't stay lit in the dark so its very easy to hit the wrong one...for example the first day I got the computer I watched a dvd...i was tryin to turn up the volume but ended up ejecting the dvd :P
it took 3 extra weeks for my computer to arrive
#1 drawback that hits me especially hard (because I love listening to all my downloaded music whenever I am on the computer)
#1 drawback that hits me especially hard (because I love listening to all my downloaded music whenever I am on the computer), is the horribly soft speakers
especially if you're playing one of the games that comes with the computer that might time you or whatever
Everything about this computer is an oxymoron
this computer runs super hot
this computer runs super hot, hot enough to burn your wrist (left side palm rest
even with max ram allowance runs like a slug
so warning for those of you that hate to be burned twice, even with max ram allowance runs like a slug, dual core processor
not a tech but shouldn't that in itself make this computer run like a gazelle
this crazy computer crashed 4 times and had to be hard booted twice just to get thru the initial startup
but the best computer i've ever had
there is no description sticker on the laptop like its core2 duo.intel 4gb ram windows vista bla bla bla
AFTER TESTING THE TECH STATED THERE WAS AN INTERNAL MEMORY PROBLEM
I WENT THRU EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM THAT I NEEDED THE FIRST COMPUTER REPLACED BY DEC 11TH FOR GRANDCHILDS BIRTHDAY AND THE SECOND ONE BY CHRISTMAS FOR THE OTHER GRANDCHILD
Don't waste your money there is a hardware problem in the Studio laptops and Dell knows about it because of all the complaints check out the forums on this computer
Don't waste your money there is a hardware problem in the Studio laptops and Dell knows about it because of all the complaints check out the forums on this computer, almost everyone is having the same problems and only gets the run around from Dell there should be a recall on this line
Don't go by the star reviews because they only post the good reviews, I bet there have been twice as many complaints on this computer
I haven't found any yet and I've had this computer 3 months
Crashed the first week i got the computer
the media keys do not work when you first start the computer
As another reviewer mentioned, the media keys do not work when you first start the computer
It takes a long time for the computer to boot up
Especially when more than one computer is being used
not happy with my daughter's $1500.00 computer
I consider myself reasonably computer savvy
I consider myself reasonably computer savvy, and didn't realize there were incompatible PCCARD standards
Computer body is made of cheap material
its exetremely slow for 2.0 ghz and 4 gigs of ram
and it had random memory errors
The video card would temporarily freeze up for a few seconds and then "recover", and it had random memory errors

Fast, Plenty of ports, Large HDD, 4GB of memory
4GB memory
fast, 4GB memory, big hard drive, ready to run out of the box
memory
Best Buy packaged a good battery, memory, etc
4 gb ram
Lots of memory
Lots of memory, 9 cell battery, looks great
Price, Memory, 9-cell battery
4.0 GB RAM
The spec's (including 320 GB HD, 4.0 GB RAM, etc
Screen, memory, fast HDD
A lot of computer for the money
A lot of computer for the money, if it worked
4Gb RAM, Intel t6400 CPU, 800Mhz FSB, HDMI, Sata, Firewire ports
hard to beat this computer for the cost
storage space
good amount of ram
good amount of ram, big HDD, and a nice screen
great RAM
great memory
Fast, good options, great memory
really good computer
Good RAM and HDD size
large memory
memory card slot
The screen, a huge 17", large keyboard, great memory, 4 USB, memory card slot, slot drive cd/dvd
+ 4GB RAM
super fast even with my 3Ghz RAM and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16Ghz
I love the fingerprint scanner convenient for computer and web security
Packs good speed and memory for photography and music
I purposely purchased mine with a larger hard drive and larger ram
and slightly bigger (4gb RAM)but it was worth it as this laptop is quick
ram
3 GB of Ram and 256 MB of video Ram makes the laptop run much faster
But overall, this is a really great computer
Like said in other review this thing stays really cool probably the best computer i've seen as far as temperature goes
I just recently received this computer
it makes logging on to the computer and websites extremely easy
it makes logging on to the computer and websites extremely easy, quick, and secure
The computer is very fast
i got the T5750 processor with 4GB of RAM
and I had no hesitations about purchasing a brand new computer by Dell
My family has had WONDERFUL experiences with Dell before, and I had no hesitations about purchasing a brand new computer by Dell
it's a breeze to set up and its got lots of storage
aside from the nice pallete of colors, it's a breeze to set up and its got lots of storage
This computer has been great
I got the 250 GB hard drive which has been plenty storage
This is my first Dell computer, and my first notebook, and so far it's been very wonderful
Very fast computer and runs vista very well unlike my previous laptop
Fast computer
with 3GB of RAM and the hard drive space is more than enough at 250GB
CPU speed is fantastic, with 3GB of RAM and the hard drive space is more than enough at 250GB
There isn't one thing I have found that I don't like about this computer
I like the over all look of the computer
I had heard Vista was a big drain on RAM
I had heard Vista was a big drain on RAM, so i opted for 4GB of RAM and it's brilliant
Beautiful computer and incredibly fast shipping
As of owning this computer
As of owning this computer, I don't see what all of the fuss is about when it pertains to the fingerprint reader
i have not had this computer for very long but i am very pleased with it
and 4gb ram
Boots almost at the same speed as my desktop with a core 2 duo clocked at 2.6ghz, nvidia 8800, and 4gb ram
Great speed with the AMD Turion X2 and 3 GB Ram
This computer is light
i am disabled and play alot of pc games to keep my mind busy and this computer was well worth the money
I can't say enough, i am disabled and play alot of pc games to keep my mind busy and this computer was well worth the money, My husband says its paid for its self
Great sized hard drive and RAM for the cost
Great sized hard drive and RAM for the cost, sufficiently bright screen
Some good specs for the price (CPU, memory, HDD size, eSATA, 1394)
3 Megs Ram
Great computer I got mine with the fingerprint reader and that is sooooo cool
It has plenty of memory
It has plenty of memory, speed, and features
high RAM (2G)
The computer remains cool although it's on for a long time
Good processing speed and enough storage space (3GB RAM &
4 GB of RAM
Mine was configured with a 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM, and a 200 GB 7200 RPM HD
Excellent computer for my workload
Plus it has the upgrades I wanted such as 4gig RAM
Plus it has the upgrades I wanted such as 4gig RAM, 256MB ATI RADEON graphics and a 320gb HD
Easy setup direct from the box for someone that does not have much computer background
loaded with memory and drive space
Good power, loaded with memory and drive space

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image quality

2

Poor quality built in speakers, webcam lacks quality
I really like the fingerprint reader but my son was able to scan his fingerprint on my profile and it accepted it
The speaker quality is bad and the fingerprint feature doesn't really work well
Dell should at least offer an upgrade for a few extra dollars, but I feel the right thing to do is to improve the quality of the speakers standard
crashed when i tried to open the picture folder but the picture was good

Nice picture
the fingerprint scan
It's a quality laptop
Seems to be built with quality components on the inside
Great picture quality

Everything about this computer is an oxymoron, Speakers with no sound, volume controls that have a mind controls of its own, speakers really bad my cell phone speaker is way louder no kidding, the finger print reader wasted money there it reads any and all finger prints or causes the laptop to hang itself so its useless, but it does have a great camera on it, crashed when i tried to open the picture folder but the picture was good
For me its the speakers if you make the loudest kind of bad quality but still great
Very poor quality speakers
Very poor quality speakers, for the times you are not using external speakers
I am a longtime buyer of Dell products and have generally been pleased with the quality
bad speaker codec and quality
My feeling was that Dell is one of the best companies producing quality and assured Notebooks
I am terribly dis satisfied with DELL products and want to make sure not everyone like me is under the belief that DELL has quality products
You can hear/feel the drive going every time you click on a thumbnail when viewing a picture album
You can hear/feel the drive going every time you click on a thumbnail when viewing a picture album, it's very annoying
but I feel the right thing to do is to improve the quality of the speakers standard
Bad Speaker Quality
Feeble product quality
Service, Feeble product quality

the picture quality is great
It looks absolutly amazing, the picture quality is great
nice quality
nice quality, ruff and tuff, fine durability, fine speed, graphic card
picture editting
Connecting with Friends, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Presentation, picture editting
Above average sound and picture quality

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reception

5

Wifi signal detection takes around 10 seconds after turning on the wifi switch even with a low signal strength (which is a really nice addition.)

design

5

poor exterior design
it looks like someone spilled milk on the system
this laptop is heavier than it looks
Unfortunately, this laptop is heavier than it looks
If you're looking for a college laptop

Borrows some of the best design features of the more expensive XPS line
XPS design at Inspiron prices
Variety of design options
Personalised housing design possible
Extensive equipment configuration options

If you're looking for a college laptop, you might want to think twice about buying this
this looks like factory defect
The keybord looks a bit "inflated"in this area
I'll be in the market for a new laptop shortly and I will definitely be looking at the other manufacturers
not very attractive in looks

Stylish design
Stylish design, Bright, sharp display, Great battery life, Good value
Design
good design
Excellent configuration
configuration(core 2 2.1gHz
configuration(core 2 2.1gHz, 320gb,all connectivity
It looked like a good alternative, since they didn't have the Sony model I wanted in the right configuration
looks pretty
looks
looks great
Fast internet page loading, stylish looks, beastly amount of ram
configuration and options available
clean design
Looks good
Looks Great, Nice Features
thin/sleek design
The design
attractive looking
Design and Features
Visual design
it is also stylish
Nice design
Looks nice
Sleek design
Nice sleek design all around
Very sharp looking
Nice design- aesthetically pleasing
Slick looking
Good Looking
elegant design
The built in web cam looks great as well
Nice sleek design and very lightweight
Good features and well thought out design
its got a stylish design like the xps systems and the slotload diskdrive is great
I purchase the plum purple and it looks great
Looks very nice on the outside
Great looking design
I actually like the looks of Vista
I actually like the looks of Vista, but a couple of the settings are annoying
great looks
I love the stylish design
I love the stylish design, the fingerprint scan, webcame, and the touch media panel
stylish and well equipped
the slot loader is much better than the older tray design
Also, the slot loader is much better than the older tray design
Nice looking machine
Overall just a great looking machine
Very sleek design
And for added joy I got a great design on the back
Design and overall features and appearance
I do love the Seaweed design
stylish
7200RPM hard drive option, stylish, good feature content
It looks absolutly amazing
slick design
good design and looks
Everything looks great on it
Great looking model
Very sleek and classy looking
Very sleek and classy looking, many people have commented it when they saw it
Beautiful design
Very nice looking laptop
looks great, midnight blue lid, matt feel
Excellent design
nice looks with better features and hardware then 1537
ruby red looks so good good design
different design
It looks great
Overall design and package of product
high end design softwares
Nice design, great value ON PAPER
Good Shape and design
Good Design, balanced aesthetics, I got the red cover for a bit of splash
feels and looks high quality
the ruby red top looks good
sleek looks

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LCD

5

Crashes With Blue Screen Of Death
Blue screen of death
Blue screen on ejecting dvd
Blue screen on ejecting dvd, can't be repaired, had to return it
The screen will n ot come up sometimes when you open

Screen Size
nice screen
Quick, nice screen
screen
You get to look at a pretty blue screen

shiney screen reflects a lot if light comes from behind
Blue screen error
Blue screen error, had to return it, dell support could not fix it
BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH 5 TIMES IN 4 DAYS
You get to look at a pretty blue screen...of death
blue screen
blue screen, black screen
But with some headphones, audio becomes crystal clear
I upgraded to the LED screen ($150 bucks extra
I have found a small crack in the screen which has gone unnoticed now even though having the laptop for a week
The space bar started making a squeky sounds after the first week, I have found a small crack in the screen which has gone unnoticed now even though having the laptop for a week, the shortcut keys have stopped working, they light up but don't do anything afterwards no
It also won't let me play full screen videos on youtube which isn't that big of a deal but it's something that should have been checked before it left the factory
Although the screen looks nice it would have been sharper with the grpahics upgrade
Screen Acts up at time
I bought a Studio with WLED Screen
the screen tends to dark
top half of laptop screen has no locking on it so it can just plop open if picked up and break the hinges
I'm not sure how they came up with their viewing angles on the LCD but even looking at it dead-on the viewing angle issue causes the top of the screen to be darker than the middle
and heavy to carry around but that's what you sacrifice for a large screen
The screen is far too glossy
flickering on the screen and hangs up
flickering on the screen and hangs up, no option but u have to restart
Height of screen is not proportionate to the length
vista tends to blue screen frequently after laptop has been hibernating/ on sleep mode
LCD colors are not calibrated properly
LCD colors are not calibrated properly, but when you connect external monitor then all colors look good

Pretty nice screen
Pretty nice screen, 4 USB ports,
excellent screen
High processing speed, excellent screen, great value
great screen
very nice screen
HD Screen
and a nice screen
decent screen
Has 2nd hdd bay, decent screen
Large Glossy Screen
Large Glossy Screen, Nice Features
17" Screen
The screen
beautiflu screen
LED Screen
enormous screen
The glossy LCD screen is spectacular
The screen siz
The screen is crystal clear
The screen is crystal clear, it stays cool even after 5 hours, it is very fast, the wifi is quick and easy to use and the design is great
The 15.4' screen is really all you need
Nice size screen with crystal clear color
It has a nice crystal clear screen
It has a nice crystal clear screen, easy to use
Screen is a great size and well lit
Clarity of picture on screen is amazing and very bright
Very sharp looking, Clarity of picture on screen is amazing and very bright, not as bulky and heavy as other reviews made it out to be, in my opinion, and I love the fingerprint reader
The screen is good
brillant screen
elegant design, brillant screen, intuitive interfacce, well, just go read reviews for apple macbook when it came out in 2006
I have to agree with everyone else: the screen is great (crystal clear)
I have to agree with everyone else: the screen is great (crystal clear), fingerprint option is nice and definitely saves time, and I love the slot loading CD feature
The WLED screen is simply beautiful
crystal clear
15.4'' LCD is just exactly the right size for me
The screen is crystal clear and great for watching movies and pictures
The glossy screen has a beautiful picture and the media buttons even though they come on all dell laptops are a great feature
The screen is very glossy and looks good
I like how you can brighten or dim the screen depending on where you are
Even the base model screen is crispy clear
Screen is great
Screen is great, although if there is any sun it makes it hard to see
The screen is just the right size and brightness
I got the Hi Def LED screen so it's crystal clear
Really bright and clear screen
like the screen or something
The screen is clear and bright
the screen is beautiful
Firstly, the screen is beautiful, (brighter though, when plugged in
It has a great screen
Solid, attractive, great connectivity, beautiful screen
Nice display (LCD 15.4"
I am happy with the size of the screen and its easy to see
every thing back lighted led screen is a must and the led lighted keys at great add on also
great screen,,extremely easy to setup,,vista is easier then i thought it would be,this is a sweet laptop,,very happy with it,,
the screen is great "15.4"
VERY NICE SCREEN FINGERPRINT SCANNER.......THATS ABOUT IT
Great Screen, very bright
Nice screen (1280x800), lots of ports, laptop runs warm so you save on your heating bill
The screen size is great
i have got the normal screen and it is reall clear so no problems
touch screen is responsive and screen is so clear
WUXGA screen and integrated webcam
sufficiently bright screen
Good bright screen
Screen excellent
Great graphics/ screen quality
beautiful screen
It has a HD screen that has high clarity
Great Screen..love that dell offers hires option
Crystal clear screen
I opted for the 1440x900 LED screen
the screen quality is great
It's fast and the graphics are beautiful with a brighter screen than my old Dell Inspiron
The screen is very glossy but looks terrific w/ DVD playback
Wide Screen
Screen Brightness

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portability

2.5

heavy for a midsize laptop
bit heavy for me..i wish to have 14.1" instead
Weight
Kind of heavy
to me since im skinny and feeble its kinda heavy

Robust and compact chassis
portability
affordability, portability, functionability
not too heavy
lightweight

The weight is still on the heavy side at 6LB
Bulky/heavy
they light up but don't do anything afterwards no
Also the unit is a little heavy
A it heavy but other than that there are no real cons
It's slightly heavy
It's slightly heavy, but that's not much of a problem
only thing i can think of is it is a bit heavy....but i never had a laptop before so i am not sure if this is heavy in comparison
Bit heavy
Heavy
Heavy, Big
Heavy - "Top" heavy to be exact
little on the heavy side
causing a need to retype characters frequently and in low light I have to lean in to see where the non-character keys are
Interactive controls should light up before hitting them
It is quite heavy...no so much to bother me
too thin at back cracks easily

great features, lightweight
not as bulky and heavy as other reviews made it out to be
especially with the back light
Slim but heavy, Great looks
very fast and very light weight.wife loved the artist cover which was an extra.back light keyboard is very handy.highly recommend for anyone
light weight
light weight, easy to lug around in a backpack for college
Light weight, cool skin choices, affordable
Perfect Size/Weight
I love the interactive controls but wish there were a way to have them light up before you press them as I am hitting the wrong buttons alot
I like that it is small and light the back lit keys are great
light
compact
Fast startup, high RAM (2G), Great screen, cool to the touch, light, compact, easy access toch control, everything already included in price (i did not customize it)
portable

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build quality

5

Poor build quality
Build Quality
Build quality not so good
poor case construction
Questionable Construction

as is the build quality
Solid Build
Dell Service, Very Respectable Performance, Great Screen, Solid Build, Customization
Good build quility
Quick build

Quick build, less than half the time originally promised
after I had finished with the online build
However, after I had finished with the online build, I had to go through it all again, just to ensure that I hadn't missed something crucial out, like the screen or something
The build feels good and solid
Well built and sturdy
The build quality of of the case
Definitely would reccommend this build to anyone
Beautiful screen and overall build
Feels a solid build and a real pleasure to use
fine durability
Excellent Build Quality
build

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color

5

Only in RED color
console Color choice limited
console Color choice limited, LAN 802.11/b/g
but I got to choose the colour so that was great
My budget doesn't allow me to get one in every color

I luv the color purple is my favorite
I luv the color purple is my favorite, fast internet connection, lots of features on vista, good for a college/work
IT'S SUCH A PRETTY COLOR :)
nice color selection (ruby red)
Casing Color Options

I got this as a gift the 25th called dell the 26th and sent it back today the 29th its not a good computer for anything except good looks on the top or color this Studio 15 just cant do what its been designed to do its a big beautiful paper weight
not on all days you can choose your desired color
the cover gets dirty easily but i got to choose the colour so that was cool

Casing Color Options, Lo-jack theft protection, biometric fingerprint reader
Choices in style and color
Choices in style and color, choices in components (if you order from Dell), affordable, Firewire port, lots of USB ports, keeps cool
I am extremely fond of the bright spring green color!Much better than my expectation
Great design and colour
The color options are great
The "Tangerine" color is more of a Terra-Cotta or Copper-Pepper color
The color options are fantastic and the slot optical drive is elegant
The color is superb and the "feel" is silky and smooth
Color and clarity of screen is good, CD/DVD drive is side loading which is kind of cool, really struggling to find other pro's
Love the colour (Bubblegum Pink
Good colour Selection
colour on back of pc is great but i think 30 for a colour which probabl costs very little is a bit of a rip but it is nice
I love the pink color and all the features
cool skin choices
colour options
i like the color i have the orange
i also love that you can choose what you want to put on the front instead of just having a generic color

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size

1.5

and it's a little heavier than I'm used to
Issue with one of the two headphone jacks, and it's a little heavier than I'm used to
Probably its size but then again it deppends on the person
speakers are a big disappointment
I turn it up a little past halfway and it sounds like a tin can

Large HDD
big hard drive
large hard drive
size
4GB Mem, HD, size, style

making the wrist area a little warm and makes my palms sweaty
I wish that it's a little bit lighter
I wish that it's a little bit lighter, but 6.11lbs isn't bad
the built in speakers are a little weedy
It's a little bit bigger than regular laptops
It's a little bit bigger than regular laptops, which makes finding a bag/cover a bit awkward
There is little to no bass in the speakers
The domes are about the size of the ones you'd find in headphones
It is a fingerprint magnet (but no big deal
Big
This is the first new laptop I've purchased and I might be a little biased bc my overall purchasing experience was so problematic that I was expecting to be satisfied with the final product but I'm not
and they made that battery look like a handle or slant thing on the back its a big big computer not good for travel its way to heavy
A little pricier then competition
Rather large for an average sized bag
Rather large for an average sized bag, and heavy to carry around but that's what you sacrifice for a large screen
Mousepad buttons should be raised a little higher
I have it sitting on my lap whilst in the TV room and the heat disbursement from the bottom can get a little warm

big HDD
I have to say this straight away you have to pay that little bit extra and get the fingerprint reader
I have to say this straight away you have to pay that little bit extra and get the fingerprint reader, it's great and saves a lot of time and adds to the "WOW" factor of the laptop
I was surprised because I have heard many people complain about the length of time dell takes to ship their merchandise
HDD size
Also the niceness of not having a big giant desktop on my table

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interface

4

Finally, I wish Dell offered a Dell branded docking station for the Studio line
almost everyone is having the same problems and only gets the run around from Dell there should be a recall on this line
Dell knows there are problems but their front line workers take a lot of flack trying to deflect the problems and lack of fixes
The cellular network option interface is a bit cumbersome - would like to be able to click one button to connect

Gray shine cover w/squigley white line graphics stays nice and clean and shiny
very user friendly
I almost never type in any user name or passwords anymore
I almost never type in any user name or passwords anymore, just swipe my finger once and I'm logged in
Covers all the basic needs of a computer user

User friendly softwares including bluetooth
Higher specs than the XPS notebook line

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flash

0.5

but the version of Windows Vista that comes on this laptop doesn't work with adobe flash player which is really annoying
I think it has all the basic things you expect from a laptop, but the version of Windows Vista that comes on this laptop doesn't work with adobe flash player which is really annoying
For the first month of having the laptop I could not go on any websites that require flash (which so many do nowadays
or download adobe flash player in IE but I could in firefox
I could not use java, or download adobe flash player in IE but I could in firefox

especially during the hot summer nights when the lamp could add extra heat to the room
It is very useful in the dark, especially during the hot summer nights when the lamp could add extra heat to the room

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