Dell Vostro 1540
Specifications
Dell Vostro 1540
Processor
Intel Core i3-370M 2.4 GHz
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, 8.15.10.2342
Memory
4096 MB
, Hyundai Electronics (Hynix), DDR3, 1333 MHz, 2 banks, 8 GB maximum
Display
15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, LGD02E3, WXGA, HD, LED, diagonal: 40 centimeters (15.6"), glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM57
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD3200BPVT-75ZEST0, 320 GB
, 5400 rpm, HDD, Scorpio Blue
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone out, microphone in, Card Reader: SD, MMC, MS, RJ-45
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Dell Wireless 1701 802.11b/g/n (b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0 +HS
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633J
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26.5 - 36.8 x 376 x 247.9 ( = 1.04 x 14.8 x 9.76 in)
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells, 11.1 volts, model: J1KND
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel
Additional features
Notebook, 6 cell battery, 65 watt adapter with power cord, recovery and software DVDs, documentation , Adobe Reader X, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Live Essentials, CyberLink PowerDVD 9.5, Roxio Creator Starter, Skype, Trend Micro CLient-Server Security Agent (trial version), Dell software, 12 Months Warranty, color: black, warranty includes pick up and return service, two 2 watt stereo speakers
Weight
2.405 kg ( = 84.83 oz / 5.3 pounds), Power Supply: 245 g ( = 8.64 oz / 0.54 pounds)
Price
579 Euro
Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 3 reviews)
Average of 4 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 76%, features: 66%, display: 68% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 88%
Reviews for the Dell Vostro 1540
Review Dell Vostro 1540 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Basic. Dell now has a 15.6 inch laptop made for corporate use called Vostro 1540 available. The device is not up-to-date with an Intel Core i3-370M processor. It's supposed to be a simple typewriter for smart savers. The price starts at 369 euros plus VAT and shipping.
Basic. Dell now has a 15.6 inch laptop made for corporate use called Vostro 1540 available. The device is not up-to-date with an Intel Core i3-370M processor. It's supposed to be a simple typewriter for smart savers. The price starts at 369 euros plus VAT and shipping.
Dell Vostro 1540 review
Source: It Pro
The Vostro 1540 is slightly flimsy and slightly underpowered, but its fine ergonomics and unfussy components mean that it's got enough oomph to get the job done. Couple that with the fantastic price, just £319 ex VAT, and you've got a laptop that could tempt budget-conscious businesses - as long as you can cope with its faults.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 63%
Source: It Pro
The Vostro 1540 is slightly flimsy and slightly underpowered, but its fine ergonomics and unfussy components mean that it's got enough oomph to get the job done. Couple that with the fantastic price, just £319 ex VAT, and you've got a laptop that could tempt budget-conscious businesses - as long as you can cope with its faults.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 63%
Foreign Reviews
Test Dell Vostro 1540 Notebook
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 71% display: 67% mobility: 80% workmanship: 79% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 71% display: 67% mobility: 80% workmanship: 79% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 90%
Dell Vostro 1540
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 85% display: 70% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 82%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 85% display: 70% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 82%
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.370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.6":
15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.2.405 kg:
Usually subnotebooks, ultrabooks and quite lightweight laptops with 12-16 inch display-diagonal weigh as much.
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. In 2014, the global market share of Dell laptops was 12.3% and it is 14% in 2016.
75.75%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
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