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[New] Vostro V13

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Johnny T, Dec 8, 2009.

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  1. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/dell-vostro-v13-is-450-65-inches-thick/

    http://www1.ap.dell.com/sg/en/business/vostronb/vostro-v13/pd.aspx?refid=vostro-v13&s=bsd&cs=sgbsd1

    Looks very nice. Spotted it on the Hong Kong, Mayalsia, China site as well as the reported Singapore site. (See updates below.)
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    I am looking for other available countries right now. Will keep this post updated.

    Just spotted the starting price on the Dell China website: (see US price @ Update 3 below)


    Celeron
    2GB RAM
    250GB hdd
    4099RMB~$600USD

    Core2Solo SU3500
    2GB RAM
    320GB hdd
    4999RMB~$732USD

    Doesn't let me through to the config page. Here is the google translate link for you guys.
    http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/vostro-v13%3Fc%3Dcn%26l%3Dzh%26s%3Dbsd%26cs%3Dcnbsd1&sl=zh-CN&tl=en

    Actual translation should mean "ships on the 14th" assuming that means December.

    Update1:

    - Ah, available in the UK and Australia also.
    - Don't see the C2D option on the UK page, looks like it's still being updated. (LINK)
    - Top spec option on AUS page @ a pricey $13xxAUD. Laptops are abit more expensive over there. :-/ (LINK)

    Update2: Via Endgaget
    ===>Video<===

    Update3:

    Engadget Hands on, Pic/Vid/impressions
    http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/dell-vostro-v13-hands-on-impressions-yes/
     
    Johnny T, Dec 8, 2009
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    coldmack Notebook Virtuoso

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    Add a nvidia GT210m or hell even the nvidia 105m and I would be sold. Well the dual core model that they offer is based on the Core 2 architecture, but yes a dual core model would nice,
     
    coldmack, Dec 8, 2009
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    It's out in NZ, a pretty good price compared to other brand CULVs here.
     
    PlatinuM195, Dec 8, 2009
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    they do have a core 2 duo option
     
    afhstingray, Dec 8, 2009
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    How does this even compete with HP's ProBook 5310m?
     
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    Engadget lists it starting at $450, which if true, would be quite spectacular compared to the price of higher end netbooks.
     
    Evelgest, Dec 8, 2009
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    It beats ProBook 5310m hands down!
     
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    It looks nice except for the 6 cell 30Whr battery. That's only half the capacity of a good high-capacity 6 cell battery so there will be only half the battery time. And it seems that the battery is internal and not user-swappable.

    John
     
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