Dell Vostro 3400
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Average of 6 scores (from 7 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell Vostro 3400
Source: Bright Hub Archive.org version
The Dell Vostro 3400 is a great business laptop which offers a stylish design, a wide range of hardware options, a nice display and good battery life. It's definitely worth checking out if you are on the lookout for a new laptop. You should also check out this list of Best Budget Laptops Under $1000. Even the Dell Studio S1535-125B is a nice alternative if you want a standard multimedia laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
Speaking of power, this laptop is just as capable as any other entry-level laptop out there. So the latest office suites and using multiple tabs on browsers won't slow it down, however, you obviously can't expect encoding heavy video or audio within seconds. Also, not that it is intended for multimedia, but watching movies and light gaming should be just fine. The built-in sound is pretty clear and good, but the volume isn't loud enough, and we're not considering that a downside. All-in-all, it's a good 14-inch business laptop in a 35K price bracket.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
A stylish, smart-looking 14-inch business laptop, the Dell Vostro 3400 combines good performance with thoughtful features at a very good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Bright Hub Archive.org version
The Dell Vostro 3400 is a great business laptop which offers a stylish design, a wide range of hardware options, a nice display and good battery life. It's definitely worth checking out if you are on the lookout for a new laptop. You should also check out this list of Best Budget Laptops Under $1000. Even the Dell Studio S1535-125B is a nice alternative if you want a standard multimedia laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Dell Vostro 3400 is an affordable 14-inch laptop designed to meet the needs of small business owners and it succeeds in most ways. The overall build quality is pretty solid with one glaring exception: a weak screen lid. If you're a frequent traveler then the Vostro 3400 may not be your best choice based simply on the fact that the screen doesn't feel as durable as other business notebooks we've reviewed. If you're buying the Vostro 3400 as a desktop replacement or take care not to damage the flexible screen lid then you won't have much to worry about. At the end of the day this Dell offers good performance, great customization options and year-round 24/7 support at a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Hardware Central Archive.org version
We're biased toward blazing performance, so we like the Core i5- and GeForce-equipped Vostro 3400 despite its slightly steep $824 price. Realistically, most IT managers would opt to save money by configuring a Core i3 model with integrated graphics, which would be fine for most office productivity applications. Either way, the 3400 is one tempting trimline -- a winning balance of portability and power.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100% features: 80%
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Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
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NVIDIA GeForce 310M: The GeForce 310M is the successor of the GeFore G210M and based on the same chip with very similar clock rates (shader speed +30MHz to 1530MHz).
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
430M:
The Core i5-430M is a middle class dual core CPU that features only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.26-2.53 GHz (Turbo Mode). Furthermore, VT-d, trusted Execution and AES features are missing in the 430M. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 500-733 MHz) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.
In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.
For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.
81.17%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.