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Dell Vostro A860
$429.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Affordable price. No pre-installed crapware. Quality display panel - matte surface (less glare), high definition (720p capable) resolution.
The Cons:Dell build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to other system manufacturers. Not as configurable as other Dell options. Sagging keyboard.
The Dell Vostro A860 is a relatively inexpensive laptop, one of the cheaper in the Vostro line, that is designed on the go small business needs. It comes with a modest 15.6" anti-glare widescreen HD LCD display that is great for viewing, and keeps the weight of the laptop less than other laptops with larger screens.
One attractive feature of the Dell Vostro A860 is that it does not come preinstalled with spamware - trial software that takes up space and processing power without offering the consumer anything more than more places to spend money. Since it doesn't come pre-loaded with junk, it is much faster to set up and get ready for immediate use. The Dell Vostro A860 is covered by a one year standard limited hardware warranty for parts and labor. To help the consumer not need to make use of that warranty, the laptop comes with an exterior coating and a sealed keyboard to help protect against dust and accidental liquid spills.
Features
- Intel Celeron 560
- Geuine Windows Vista Home Basic
- Intel GM965 Express chipset with ICH8M
- 15.6" Wide Display HD with anti-glare
- Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
- 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive: 120GB, or 160GB
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100+
- Kensington cable lock slot
- One auto speaker
- 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi standard
- Optional Bluetooth Module
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no pre-installed crapware
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quality display panel - matte surface (less glare), high definition (720p capable) resolution
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sealed keyboard to help avoid shorts caused by spills
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Dell build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to other system manufacturers
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not as configurable as other Dell options
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gets fairly hot, even considering its low-end hardware
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slow hardware - Intel GMA graphics, Celeron processor - only ideal for those interested in the most basic productivity software
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