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Dell Studio 1555

Specifications

Dell Studio 1555
Dell Studio 1555 (Studio 15 Series)
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 680 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, GDDR3, 7.14.10.0621
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR2 PC2-6400, 2x2048MB, max. 4GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, LED HD Display, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel PM45
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, 320GB, 5400 U/min
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Microphone, 2x Headphones , Card Reader: 4in1 Cardreader
Networking
Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Bluetooth optional
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GA10N ATA Device
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 39 x 372 x 253 ( = 1.54 x 14.65 x 9.96 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Bit
Additional features
12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.66 kg ( = 93.83 oz / 5.86 pounds), Power Supply: 420 g ( = 14.82 oz / 0.93 pounds)
Price
1050 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.91% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 82%, features: 74%, display: 73% mobility: 70%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 84%

Reviews for the Dell Studio 1555

85% Review Dell Studio 1555 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Media Artist. Dell offers the new Studio 1555 models at a competitive price of 499.00 Euros and also promotes these accordingly. For this seeming bargain price you get a rather meager equipped basic version, though. But if you configure it well-considered, you still can achieve an attractive price for value ratio. Where the strengths, or rather the weaknesses of the low-priced multimedia starter are found should be uncovered in this extensive test.
80% Dell Studio 1555 (S1555-4285MBU)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Quite frankly, we were surprised to find a Dell Studio laptop on the shelves at Staples. We would have guessed that as Dell's upscale, entertainment-focused laptop line, the Studio would have ceded shelf space to Dell's mainstream Inspiron line. Both laptop lines are present at the office-supply store, however, and representing the Studio line is the Studio 1555 (4285MBU) ($749.98), a 15.6-inch desktop replacement. With its long-lasting battery, useful feature set, and functional design, the Dell Studio 1555 is still the 15.6-inch laptop to beat.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
My Dell Studio 15 1555 Review
Source: notebookforums.com English Archive.org version
On first look i found that the build quality was better than expected, I had read a fiew reviews by owners that thebase was flimsy and so was the keyboard. I have found this to be quite solid and i can see no flex at all. The keyboard is very responsive and a pleasure to use, although i find that some of the keys give a slight squeeking noise when pressed. I intend to get a backlit keyboard sometime soon so that should fix the squeeking problem. A great all rounder laptop that should full-fill the needs of most, Not to over priced and has some good choices when configuring to buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/13/2009
Rating: performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
67% Dell Studio 1555
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Despite this, it's hard not to come away a little disheartened from our first encounter with the Studio 1555, however. Dell's Studio range of notebooks failed to bowl us over when it strode into view in the tail end of last year and, if anything, the Studio 1555 takes a step backwards from there. The good looks, solid performance and keen pricing may be enough to tempt some prospective buyers away from its budget rivals but, ultimately, the iffy build quality and mediocre keyboard put paid to its class-leading aspirations.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 83%
70% Dell Studio 1555 Midnight Blue Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Regular readers will recognise the Dell Studio 1555. We reviewed a version of it in July and went away very impressed, so impressed in fact that we gave it a 9/10 and a Recommended Award. However, as has been the case for a little while now, it's possible to buy Dell laptops from retailers like PC World, not just Dell itself. Today we're looking at it again in its retail incarnation, which is on sale for £599. If you buy the Dell Studio 1555 from your local hardware emporium you won't be disappointed, it's fundamentally a very good laptop with especially good battery life. However, if you're really keen on it, it's worth checking with Dell first to see if you can't get a little more bang for your buck.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70%
80% Dell Studio 1555 (USE006CS)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Dell Studio 1555 (USE006CS) ($799.list) is an affordable desktop replacement laptop that is neither too cheap to be called a recession special nor expensive enough to be labeled a power house. It falls into that perfect balance where all the parts are better than what you would expect to get at this price—and that's a great feeling. Though it isn't as afforable as the Gateway NV5807u ($600) or the HP Pavilion dv6t (1030us) ($750), its comprehensive array of ports, 500GB hard drive, and 6 hours of battery life more than justifies this price difference and earns it an Editors' Choice in our desktop replacement category. The Dell Studio 1555 edges past its budget rivals by including a bigger hard drive, more battery life, and a two-year warranty.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Dell Studio 1555 - 15.6in Laptop Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Dell's Studio range of laptops first debuted last year in the shape of the Studio 1535, but to keep things fresh the PC giant has updated its 15in mainstream offering with the Studio 1555 (15 for short) we're looking at today. If you're after a flexible and powerful laptop for the home and occasional mobile use, the Studio 1555 is a very good option. It's attractive, easy to use and can be configured more or less as you please. Discrete graphics options mean it's also a reasonable gaming machine, while the backlit keyboard and Full HD display options will tantalise those with cash to burn.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90%
Dell Studio 15 (1555) Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
  The Dell Studio 15 (1555) offers an impressive balance of customizable features and performance at a fair price. The modern looks, custom lid options, and affordable upgrades are sure to make this a popular notebook for many consumers. Unfortunately, the weak speakers, lackluster build quality, and average port selection will probably leave several owners wanting more. If you're in the market for a nice family PC that has a fantastic range of multimedia features at a good price then the Dell Studio 15 is worth consideration. If you can't look beyond the flexible plastics and horrible speakers then luckily there are many alternatives on the market with 15-inch screens.
Preis 80, Leistung 80, Verarbeitung 60
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 60%
80% Dell Studio 1555
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Dell’s Studio 15 has been around for a little while now, impressing on a number of levels. The widespread adoption of 16:9 widescreen displays meant it was only a matter of time before a major update appeared, and the latest Studio 1555 has a lot to live up to. Subtle revisions to Dell’s Studio 15 means it’s not that different to its predecessor, which isn’t a problem: it already offered better styling than most and excellent value for money. A great keyboard and impressive quality means it remains one of the best mainstream laptops you can buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

85% Test Dell Studio 1555 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 88% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 84%
90% Dell Studio 1555
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
80% Dell Studio 15 (1555)
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80%
72% Dell Studio 1555
Source: Laptopy.info.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 79% display: 74% mobility: 60%
Phân tích Dell Studio 1555
Source: Kiến Thức Laptop VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2009
Rating: price: 80% workmanship: 50%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570: Lower middle-class GPU that features a low shader count and a 64 Bit memory bus but a high clock speed. Similar to the desktop Radeon 4550. Supports Avivo HD and DirectX 10.1.

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.


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.


P8600:

Fast but still not overpriced dual core CPU. For most games and multimedia applications sufficient and due to the 25W TDP even for smaller notebooks useable.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.66 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


79.91%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2009-06- 1 (Update: 2012-05-26)