Dell Vostro V13

187 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (36)
Performance (34)
Screen (32)
Keyboard (17)
Portability (6)

Negative
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 187 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity and keyboard. The screen and performance also get good reviews. Many are less positive about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell Vostro V13 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Vostro V13 Notebook

Attractive but weak. The V13 is one of Dell's Vostro range of sma ...

Very quiet ; Very cool ; Very slim ; Excellent workmanship ; High-quality case material ; Well equipped ; Good price-to-performance ratio ; Matt display ; Extensive warranty and support options ; Good all-round portability

System performance is only satisfactory ; Limited potential for upgrades ; Built-in battery ; Expensive to replace battery ; Battery life is only average

That a case this slender can be so robust

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by: Simon J. Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Hands-On: Dell Vostro V13 Notebook

Aluminum for Everyone. After the hyped-up netbook a slow trend to ULV-laptops is recognizable. These can be characterized by slim case, low weight, and special CPUs which allow the battery life to keep up with netbooks. Dell now launches the V13 which...

In particular users who want to use the laptop on-the-move and, so, cannot pay much attention to ambient light, will profit from this feature. Reflections and mirror effects are refracted and diffracted by the matte surface and, so, less disruptive....

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Joanna Stern (engadget.com)

Dell Vostro V13 review

What if we told you there was a way to have the svelteness and power of Dell's $1,500 Adamo for less than half the price? You'd be interested, right? That's exactly why we've been trying to get a Dell Vostro V13 in-hand since its launch a few months...

Sturdy aluminum build ; Only .65-inches thick ; Matte screen

Gets pricey when configured with faster CPU ; Only three hours of battery life ; No removable battery

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: Michael A. Prospero (laptopmag.com)

Dell Vostro V13 Review - A Review of the Dell Vostro V13

Stylish brushed aluminum design, Less than an inch thin, Loud speakers

Short battery life, Expensive, Loud keyboard

For a system as thin as it is, the V13 stayed fairly cool during our testing. After playing a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes, the touchpad registered 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the space between the G and H keys was 92 degrees, and the middle of...

Mar, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Dell Vostro V13

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of the Dell Vostro V13 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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95% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Carole Eastman (amazon.com)

AWESOME LITTLE BEAST!

I just received my Vostro V-13, and I LOVE it!! I highly recommend grabbing one. For the price, this little monster is nothing short of AWESOME! Mine has 4g of RAM and 320 gb of memory, and it's lighning fast! I LOVE the keyboard too. I can type at...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: LJMoya (amazon.com)

Good features bad battery

The battery was discharged during normal use and did not work anymore. Perhaps for lack of use. Apparently there is no replacement for this battery. If you use the computer on the grid all time, this computer is for you, it has good features. If not,...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: msmulski (amazon.com)

Best laptop to date

By far a perfect laptop for what I needed. Web, Office and mobile - thin, good looking and power behind it.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: msmulski (amazon.com)

Best laptop to date

By far a perfect laptop for what I needed. Web, Office and mobile - thin, good looking and power behind it. Great buy if you looking for a ultra portable laptop with great performance and stylish look. I will admit the biggest downfall is the battery...

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: Dave_W (amazon.com)

Great alternative for a netbook

I bought one of these used (this model is no longer available from Dell), and I like it a lot. Let me point out right away though it's one bad point: short battery life. 3 - 4 hours for web surfing etc. Less for more demanding tasks like playing video....

Oct, 2011

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