Dell Studio 1558
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Dell Studio 1558 (Studio 15 Series)Processor: Intel Core i5 520M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x798 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.55kg
Average of 13 scores (from 14 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell Studio 1558
Source: CNet
On the whole, the Studio 1558 is a good all-rounder that offers an impressive screen and a processor with plenty of poke, for a sensible price. Its design, despite the range of colours and patterns on offer, is not quite as flash as some of the latest 15-inch models from Toshiba and Samsung, but it makes up for this lack of flair with remarkably good build quality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Pro
Nice design and good build, but it lags behind the improved competition and uncertainties remain over cooling issues
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 67%
Source: Laptop Mag
The $849 Dell Studio 15 isn’t perfect, but it’s still an excellent, affordable multimedia machine that should be on your short list. It performs better than slightly more expensive systems, although its gaming clout isn’t quite up to snuff. However, the design, particularly the keyboard, is one of the most ergonomically sound we’ve tested in awhile, and the long battery life means you can use it in various rooms of the house without having to worry about plugging it back in right away. We would still direct gamers toward the $899 ASUS N61Jv-A2, but everyone else—shoppers on a budget and anyone who craves long battery life and a comfortable keyboard—should consider the Studio 15.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
With a street price of $900, the Dell Studio 1558 offers a very compelling laptop package. Performance and battery life are good but the design still retains the same Studio 15 chassis that has been used for some time. Many of the best features Dell offers such as the WLED displays are optional which can raise the price up. Still, it is a good basic system for those wanting a solid performing system with some upgraded but not gaming caliber graphics.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: performance: 70% display: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Chip.de - 6/10
Comparison, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 92% features: 93% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 88%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 89% display: 96% mobility: 62% ergonomy: 70%
Source: PC Games Hardware - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70%
Source: SFT - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 81% display: 78% mobility: 79% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 73%
Source: PC World Italia
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→ENComparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 60%
Comment
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
520M:
The Core i5-520M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.4-2.93 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.6": 15 inch display-variants are the standard and are used for more than the half of all notebooks. 15.4 inch display with 16:10 are the standard for notebook displays. However nowadays, more and more 16:9 displays with 15.6 inch appear. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.55 kg: This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
79.54%: This rating is not convincing. It must be considered, that there exist hardly any laptops, which receive a rating below 60%. This notebook is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
