Product Uses: Connecting with Friends, Travel, Music & Movies, Finances, web surfing

Review:I built my wife a Duel Core Pentium on Intel board, 2gig mem running XP 32 bit. Her Office is still in that world. Sweet running desktop in Mini Cabinet, SATA, drive.
The dell Studio case is a well thought out design for those that maintain their own. Monitor Hinges are A+. Strong and sturdy. I have had numerious lap tops. First one I felt like would not break cheap hinges. Broke one just from open and closing. I love the HDMI tv output. We belong to Netflix and watch movies via the instant watch and lap top interface with 50" big screen plasma. Sharp, crystal clear picture. Speed of DSL connection contributes much towards picture quaility. Hulu works well also. 4 USB outlets,RGB outlet, our TV plays it as well. We have Microsoft Wireless Key Board and Mouse also. Sit in recliner and surf web from Key Board in lap. Slot load DVD/CD Player Burner the best. Every lap top with tray breaks in no time. Last but not least from this bargin is the beloved Finger print Password function, Amen, what a treat not to need a list of pass words written down. I keep them on locked thumb drive now, just in case. The only way I would like better is if made in USA. My wife has the same Studio red case with Core Duo, Vista 64 Bit, Same memory 3gig. We bought hers first. She uses for business. Not sure why there was so much fuss about Vista , I love it. If you have older Xp software go with the 32 bit Vista you will not have any trouble. Thats why I stayed to the Vista Premium 32 bit. Vista Premium 64 bit is a work horse, just plan on buying compatable software with it. Both came with Works, Photo edit software and several other odds and ends. We still have 2 Desktops XP Home. This case has a bottom, the whole bottom that unscrews and allows access to every thing. When I saw that I was sold. Thanks Dell for not trying to force me to some service center because I could not take apart without being clarvoyant.

ProsPrice for features, but not really if it doesn't work
Looks
Features offered
ConsHorrible speakers
Erratic keyboard
Non Responsive Touchpad
Slow, very slow
Quality issues

Review:This was to be an "upgrade" from my old B130 laptop, however I kept alternating between this speedy laptop and my old one. Incredible, but my old laptop performed better, much better. How could that be, on paper this should have blown it out of the water. Keyboard is erratic and the cursor would relocate while typing, and I'm used to typing on a laptop. Touchpad was unresponsive 90% of the time, and when it did respond you almost had to pound on it. Speakers, wow, DELL should be embarrassed, they are a joke. Finally how can a computer with these processors be slower than a 4 year old Pentium??? I called DELL after struggling for 4 hours and upon listening to my complaints and my laptop over the phone (did I mention the continuous annoying noise) they told me I had a bad hard drive and arranged a new replacement. I still wasn't convinced this was an isolated problem and was nervous about getting another Studio so I called a co-worker who also had purchased a new Studio ($2000) and is a computer teacher at our high school. She didn't like her Studio at all and was having the same kinds of issues...that was enough for me. I don't know what DELL did with this line but stay away from this product...and I am usually a big DELL fan, so is the computer teacher, her whole lab is full of DELLS. I am seriously rethinking purchasing DELL in the future after this experience.

Pros> Sleek form factor.
> Slot load DVD.
> Great battery life with LED display (+3 hrs).
> Backlit keyboard is fantastic in low light.
> Fingerprint scanner works for login and for web sites with username and password fields.
> Webcam and associated apps are really fun and easy to use.
> One hand removal system for battery. Lock/unlock latch clicks in place so the battery can be removed with the same hand.
> 256MB ATI card is very nice. Not a high end gaming card but a huge improvement over the integrated video for just a little extra money.
> Great touchpad. Blends right in with palm rest.
> Orange/Tangerine back seem to change from Orange to Red when viewing from different angles.
> Rubberized texture of backing is very nice and feels very durable.
> System has a great, high-quality feel overall. For a sub $1000 system you get a lot of high end features along with great quality.
Cons> Battery is slightly loose when holding the laptop. Not noticeable when the laptop is on a table or your lap, just when you are holding it.
> No more quick-boot Media Direct partition for viewing DVD's/MP3's/pictures without booting into the OS. I was looking forward to this feature and was surprised to see it was removed. Pressing the Media Direct button now boots all the way into the OS and then launched the Media Direct app.
> Low audio volume at the highest volume level. Fortunately I wear headphones for most of my multi-media usage, but it would be nice to have audio that plays at an audible level when not using the headphones.

Review:This notebook has more WOW factor than most other notebooks before it is even powered on! When I pull my Studio out of my bag, I get comments immediately from people nearby. The color options and styling of the notebook grab attention immediately. After you power it up, the WOW factor just goes up. It boots into the OS with the quickness and the LED display is very clean a crisp. The fit and finish on this product is the best I have seen from Dell in a long time. Performance is the main WOW factor for me. Typically, when I get a notebook, I have to format and reload to get the performance I want. I was amazed that even with all the background apps running how fast this notebook continued to perform. From word processing to surfing the web, this notebook is lighting fast all the time. Size and weight are perfect for school and travel. The LED display contributes greatly to increased battery life, so get the LED display option over the bigger battery option (plus your get a higher screen resolution!). The fingerprint scanner is probably one of the neatest notebook features I have seen or used to date. Not only does it log you into your computer but it also remembers your user names and passwords for web sites that require a log in! I love this feature!

Product Uses: Connecting with Friends, school work, watching dvds, music listening/burning

Review:I recently purchased a Studio 15 laptop for my daughter who is a senior in high school and headed off to college soon. We looked at other brands and after an exhaustive search committed to by a Dell. We already own 3 other Dells in our home so the decision was an easy one with which to live.
This laptop is awesome plain and simple. My daughter is not the most computer saavy person but this is extremely user friendly and hard to mess up. She loves the widescreen Hi Def screen as it is crystal clear with great colors and adjustable brightness. We also added the backlit keyboard which is worth 5 times the price! If you have ever used your laptop in a low-light environment and had to tilt the screen down to be able to see the keyboard this is for you. It can be turned off in bright light to conserve battery life, another plus. The battery life is outstanding and the overall weight is phenominally light for the size.
My only regret is not spending more on a faster processor. We upgraded one level and even though this is plenty fast for her I am impatient when it comes to processing speed. Don't get me wrong. This unit is incredibly fast for a non-techy high schooler but speed does come at a price. Overall we could not be happier.

ProsBack-lit keyboard, wi-fi locator antenna, bright clear display, plenty of storage, fast.
ConsBlue tooth is optional, all ports on the side instead of on the back which can get in the way when plugging in multiple USB devices.

Review:I bought this laptop so that I don't have to be tethered to my XPS desktop when studying or traveling, but still have access to most of my personal information. I have to say I was a bit skeptical before it arrived as some other reviews I read were less than favorable, but now that it has arrived (Dec. 23rd.) I can say that this is a great laptop for the money. I only paid $680 for mine (black Friday deal) and got next day business shipping to boot. The configuration I have typically goes for approx. $1,100. My only real complaint is that the speakers do in fact sound VERY tinny (Dell you MUST improve these) other than that, the laptop works fine. Vista boots up quickly and seems to be very stable once all of the updates are applied. The only option I wish I had added was the blue-tooth as most new mice are blue-tooth compatible. The laptop has a nice sturdy, well constructed feel to it and the back-lit keyboard is nice when working in low light such as the living room. I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone not looking to break the bank for a good laptop that they will use for a few years to come.

Product Uses: Connecting with Friends, Travel, Music & Movies, development

Review:Pros
Good Sound, Good look, Battery backup, Performance awesome.

Cons
Unfortunately, it was designed differently (only Function keys). Function Keys depends on Fn Key. Brightness, Sound are given directly instead of Function Keys which we can use not often and we can adjust with Fn Key also (as like as most laptops). But we can change our regular habit of using Fuction Keys.

Reviews
I am basically Software professional guy which I generally use the laptop for development as well as for entertainment also.
Thus, I choose Studio 1510 for multiple purposes. I generally use Function Keys (F1..F12). But it changed my habit of Keyboard typing automatically. If I use this laptop more than 2 months, whichever laptop I use, I will try to press Function Key with Fn Key.
Same thing I observed in Inspiron Core 2 Duo model also. This is the only reason, I am planning to buy another laptop probably VOSTRO 1510. My suggestion would be "look at Keyboard and go for Studio/Inspiron" if you are an IT professional. Except this, its awesome.

ProsIt has a great screen.
The color is amazing.
It's just awesome.
Keypad is not loud like others.
Light and doesn't heat up that much.
Can be on it all day and won't get tired.
The webcam is good for simple pictures.
I love the Vista look.
Everything is organized.
It has the dock like from Mac and it shows a preview picture of the window you want to open when its minimized.
It's just AWESOME.
ConsSpeakers, but having headphones is just as great.
It get fingerprint stains but can come off easily too.
Umm, everything else makes up for these minor problems.

Review:This was my first laptop and believe me I wanted the best. I researched and re-researched over and over. I even considered Mac until I just realized it wasn't worth it for now. It's more for business people and Dell has the same features and plus more! (like the fingerprint scanning) for the same or lesser price (depending on what you add on) and it actually took me two years to finally get one. Once I had the money I just couldn't wait to have it in my hands. I love it and it was absolutely worth the wait. It has met all of my expectations. I actually got this laptop at the starting price of $649 and now I see that I did the right choice of picking it for me. It is fast and easy to handle. It's small enough to carry around and be in class and anywhere you might take it. The keypad is awesome to write with and I also included the backlight which is a very convenient and worth the extra $50. Very awesome and satisfied customer.

Pros-Very fast w/the Core 2 Duo processor and 3 GB RAM.
-The finger-print scanner is cool.
-Web-cam takes excellent quality photos.
-Very comfortable keyboard.
-Integrated graphics are surprisingly good.
-Vista runs as fast as any other OS.
Cons-Touch pad lags a bit when the hard drive light is on.
-The media touch buttons have an issue whenever I boot up. The Eject light stays on for 1-3 minutes after boot up, and then everything goes back to normal. Although I can't use the media buttons during this time, it is not a huge deal.

Review:Overall this is an excellent laptop.
I was surprised at how well the graphics card worked, as it is integrated. It can run older games and even some newer games at high frame-
rates!

Everything else is great and this laptop can really get things done fast.

The Fingerprint reader works excellently, plus you can impress your friends and family with it!

The Touch-Pad can lag a bit when the Hard Disk is thinking, but I use a mouse, so this is not too much of an issue for me.

Like I said, the touch buttons have an issue when I boot up. The eject light stays lit for 1-3 minutes, so I can't use the media buttons during this time. Then it begins to work properly. I believe that this might be a BIOS issue, but Dell is constantly releasing BIOS updates, so I am not worried.

Overall this is an excellent laptop for anyone. It has enough power for even the most demanding user!

ProsDesign and overall features and appearance
ConsFingerprint swiper barely works
Vista seems buggy and slow

Review:I started buying Dell in 1987. My office is full of Dell Desktops. I current have a 5 yr old Inspiron 5100 laptop with XP that works justs flawlessly so I am a big Dell fan. I decided to upgrade to the Studio 15 with lots of options because it was so cool and I was due. Plus I have 3 HP laptops with Vista and I don't mind it too much. One of them has a fingerprint swiper which has been great. This Dell 15 however seems to have issues. The fingerprint swiper keeps giving errors so it's easier to type your password, IE keeps freezing and everything is slow, even with a top speed processor a 4 GB of RAM. I'm going to play with it a little more but I think this one is going back. The HP dv5t my daughter has is great and I might even consider a dv7t or even a MacBook. It might just be this build or configuration but somethings is very wrong with this laptop. Too bad.