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The Dell Vostro series of laptops has set its sights squarely on the small business market. MyBroadband laid hands on the Dell Vostro 3500 and took it for a spin.
Weighing in at 2.5kg, the device appears handsome and slick, yet not ostentatious. The lid and edge trimming is wrapped in brushed aluminium and sturdy black plastic. We reviewed the standard silver aluminium device, but there are apparently bronze and red colours available for a premium.
The screen hinges seem strong and are rigid enough to hold the screen in place even while Dell Inspiron 1210 Battery shifting around – as one does when working from your lap. There is no locking mechanism for the lid, which is an oversight as things may work their way between body and screen while travelling.
A Kensington lock slot is present for those who might leave their machine unattended during the lunch break at a business conference. There is also a fingerprint reader for those too good to use an old fashioned alpha-numeric password.
Overall, the Dell Vostro feels like it is of sturdy construction which should stand up well to the rigours of Dell Inspiron 11z Battery business travel. The aluminium and matt plastic combination give it a rugged complexion which is reflected in the rigidity of the device when holding it up by one corner.
Connectivity
The Dell Vostro 3500 comes with an array of input/output option which should serve most business needs. VGA and HDMI out for external displays, four USB 2.0 ports, 1 eSATA port, 8-in-1 card reader, and audio in/out 3.5mm connections. There are of course the other expected Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery connectivity features: Gigabit LAN, Wireless-N, and Bluetooth.
There is also a slot for Dell’s 3G/HSPA modem card, which can be equipped with a SIM card for added mobile connectivity.
Unfortunately the Dell Vostro 3500 doesn’t come equipped for a docking station, which some might find a serious downside.
Input/Output
The keyboard is a standard layout (minus a numpad) and is comfortable to type on, with only a light flex when used vigourously. The tactile response is good for touch typing and the noise made by the keys is minimal. The keyboard is splash water protected. Touch sensitive multimedia keys run above the keyboard and next to this are the laptop status LED indicators. It is however difficult to see whether these lights are on when using the Dell Inspiron 1100 Battery machine in a bright area.
Positioned above the keyboard, the built-in speakers aren’t anything brag about, with distinctly average laptop speaker sound quality.
The mouse touchpad supports gestures through the Dell software and there is a welcome scroll bar section on the right hand side of the touchpad. The touchpad is responsive and no complaints can be levelled toward it. The accompanying and separate left/right click buttons feel sturdy with a satisfying ‘click’ response. The touchpad can also be disabled through a function-key modifier, a basic yet welcome feature, as it can get in the way depending on one’s typing Dell Y9943 Battery style.
The decision on screen dimension falls out of line with the business approach and is likely a result of economies of scale. The screen has a 15.6 inch 1366×768 resolution panel; a widescreen format which doesn’t cater too well to business documents which typically run vertically. This can lead to a lot of scrolling up and down through documents. The panel is WLED backlit with an anti-glare coating which stands up well in direct sunlight. The horizontal viewing angle is quite good, but the vertical viewing angle isn’t (as with most laptops).
Hardware
The Dell Vostro 3500 range comes in a variety of configurations. Ours was standard configuration, listed at the bottom of the article. Worth noting is that the 3500 series comes in a selection of Intel Core i3 to i5 CPUs, all which should perform adequately for most Dell Y6142 Battery business applications. The system supports up to 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 RAM (the usage of which will depend on choosing a 64bit Windows 7 OS option).
Our 3500 came sporting an Nvidia GeForce 310M GPU. The Core iX processors based on Arrandale architecture also come with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, which kicks in when not performing serious rendering to preserve Dell Y5180 Battery power. The 310M isn’t going to blow your mind, but with 512 MB VRAM clocked at 790 MHz running on a 64bit Bus, and a 625 MHz core, it should provide some moderate gaming relief – just don’t expect to be playing the latest and greatest titles.
The device shows weakness in the cooling area when under prolonged stress, typically thanks to some gaming. It actually gets distressingly hot and you definitely won’t want to have it on your lap while gaming.
The 6-cell lith-ion battery can provide around 3 hours of power, depending on the tasks being performed.
Conclusion
The Dell Vostro 3500 sells for a recommended retail price of R10,999 at the time of writing Dell Y4367 Battery. Alone this may seem like a slightly expensive ask considering the hardware configuration, but Dell includes their 3 year Onsite Next Business Day Warranty, and this value proposition will be worth it to many businesses.
The device is well-constructed with no gimmicky frills that will detract from its primary purpose – to perform as a solid and dependable business companion.
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