business on the go, aluminum build up to 700$ ?

Hello I am looking for a nice business on the go solution with an aluminum solid build and 13-14" screens.
Up to 700$. I am looking at the Vostro v13, how good is it for the price ? is it a very sturdy machine ?

 

I have the Latitude equivalent, and it is a solid machine. I would pick up the Vostro V130 with the ULV Core i series processors if you want a bit more kick, but other than that the ULV Core 2 are enough for general tasks.

Battery life isn't great. Keyboard is the new mushy type found on newer Latitudes, you get used to it quick. You can also see my review in my sig.

 

Thanks !
Which one of these suggested abo e have the most solid build ?
Re the vostro, is the lid and palm rest aluminum ? Is there flex to the keyboard ?

 

I mean the Vostro V130, V13 and Latitude 13 are practically all the same chassis. I have used all and they were all the same.

The palmrest is plastic, and the LCD bezel is plastic as well, though everything is matte. I did not find keyboard flex on mine, there isn't much room underneath for keyboard flex lol.

 

Dell doesn't make a laptop built of a significant amount of aluminum. The main chassis V13 and Latitude 13 should primarily be some sort of magnesium alloy. Still a sturdy build as far as these things go, but if you must have aluminum for whatever odd reason, you're pretty much limited to an HP Envy or MBP/MBA.

 

Go for the E6410. Yes you can get one for well under $700. Unlike these subnotebooks, you get a full power processor and full sized battery.