Dell Studio 1558
Specifications
Dell Studio 1558 (Studio 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-520M 2 x 2.4 - 2.9 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, 8.15.10.1968
Memory
4 GB
, DDR3 PC3-10700
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, LED TrueLife TFT, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel ID0044
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9320423AS, 320 GB
, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
IDT 92HD73C1 / 92HDW74C1 / 92HDW74C2 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition Audi Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: 2x headphones, microphone, Card Reader: MMC Card reader
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Dell Wireless 1520 Wireless-N Half Mini Card (a/b/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7640S
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, 12.5V Sanyo
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 MP Webcam
Weight
2.55 kg ( = 89.95 oz / 5.62 pounds), Power Supply: 380 g ( = 13.4 oz / 0.84 pounds)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 14 scores (from 14 reviews)
Average of 14 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 80%, features: 83%, display: 82% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 69%
Reviews for the Dell Studio 1558
Review Dell Studio 1558 Notebook | Notebookcheck
I just love reunions. Already in its nth edition, Dell releases the Dell Studio 15, and promptly equips it with the most current hardware in light of the Intel Core i5 launch. In plain text this means a Core i5 520M at 2.4 Ghz and the Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD graphics chip integrated onto the processor. Find out in this review whether this new combination confirms the suspicion of a price/performance champion.
I just love reunions. Already in its nth edition, Dell releases the Dell Studio 15, and promptly equips it with the most current hardware in light of the Intel Core i5 launch. In plain text this means a Core i5 520M at 2.4 Ghz and the Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD graphics chip integrated onto the processor. Find out in this review whether this new combination confirms the suspicion of a price/performance champion.
Dell Studio 15 (1558) review
Source: CNet
Archive.org version
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: CNet
Archive.org versionOn 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%
Dell Studio 1558
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
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: PC Pro
Archive.org versionNice 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%
Dell Studio 15 (1558)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
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: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe $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%
Dell Studio 1558 15.6-inch Thin And Light Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
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%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionWith 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
Dell Studio 15 mit Core i5
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: performance: 70% display: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: performance: 70% display: 60% workmanship: 90%
Die neue Generation
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: Chip.de - 6/10
Comparison, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 92% features: 93% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 88%
Dell Studio 1558
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single 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: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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%
Dell Studio 1558 (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single 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: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 89% display: 96% mobility: 62% ergonomy: 70%
Notebooks für alle!
Source: PC Games Hardware - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70%
Source: PC Games Hardware - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70%
Die goldene Mitte
Source: SFT - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: SFT - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%
Test Dell Studio 1558 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single 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: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 81% display: 78% mobility: 79% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 73%
Dell Studio 1558
Source: PC World Italia
IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World Italia
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Studio 15 – 1558
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
MEGATEST: notebooki za 1700-3500 zł
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 60%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionComparison, 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.
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.
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.
