Comments on: Introducing Dell's new Vostro line

Dell adds Vostro line to menu of laptops and desktops

[quinn123]

Looks like the Powerbook

It reminds me of the Powerbook G3s. Black. Never had. But hey Apple stopped making them so dell can do whatever they want. But hey Apple might still drop a lawsuit onto Dell.

[cekcnet]

Operating System Choices

The Vostro line is a good idea. There are some nice laptop versions and prices. I really want to buy these, but......

..........the ""marketing"" decision to not offer WindowsXP Pro as an option on the 1700 and 1400 (as opposed to the 1000 and 1500 which do have this option) is just plain DUMB STUPID.

If I wanted to put my business at risk, I'd have already signed up as a Vista beta site.

Sales lost are.

[cekcnet]

Operating System Choices

The Vostro line is a good idea. There are some nice laptop versions and prices. I really want to buy these, but......

..........the ""marketing"" decision to not offer WindowsXP Pro as an option on the 1700 and 1400 (as opposed to the 1000 and 1500 which do have this option) is just plain DUMB STUPID.

If I wanted to put my business at risk, I'd have already signed up as a Vista beta site. (Speaking of bloatware...)

Sales lost are.

[dishevel]

Dedicated Sales and Support Team

I wonder if this "dedicated sales and support team" will be based in the US? Any info on this, Dan?

[baseballmaven1]

it can...for a price

Accordng to the Dell site, you can pay for 'gold' support, which includes North American based help.

[shabak2]

Small form factor problems to come?

Will these small systems be plagued by the same reliability issues as the Optiplex line? Better not let your service contract lapse until the results are in!

[giuliocesare]

I love the new Dell Vostro line!

I love the new Dell Vostro line! It quickly became one of my favorite PC lines! The Vostro 1700 starts at $729! That is the cheapest starting price that I have ever seen for new 17" notebooks! The Vostro 400 mini tower desktop PC starts at $499! I have never seen a cheaper price for a perofrmance desktop for small bsuiness! Both PCs feature the following.

You can choose a cheaper low end Intel processor to a higher-end performance Intel processor.
You can choose any Windows Vista edition - Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate.
You have 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB memory options so it is easier to choose a memory option that best suits your needs.
You can have a cheaper 80 GB hard drive option on the notebook to a 320 GB option (160 GB and 1 TB are the respective values on the desktop).
You can choose to have cheaper integrated graphics, or a dedicated NVidia video card (128 MB or 256 MB).
You can choose whether or not to have an integrated webcam on the 1700.
You can choose whether you want a glossy or an anti-glare screen.

The only problem is that I want a wired mouse with my Vostro notebook, then I have to get it separately. Otherwise this is definitely an ideal PC line for small businesses and many other home users and businesses! It almost is perfect, wow!

[giuliocesare]

An addition to my previous comment here.

I forgot to include that as far as I know Dell also offers XP on the Vostros (I do not know which though). Also there are several Vostro models, which I shall list here.

The desktops.
The 200 mini tower, a basic mini tower desktop (this is the most basic Vostro desktop).
The 200 slim tower, a slim tower desktop (this is the lightest and thinnest Vostro desktop).
The 400 mini tower, a desktop that offers more power than any of the other Vostro desktops and offers more powerful processors and graphics cards, plus faster memory options (this is the most powerful Vostro desktop).

The notebooks.
The 1000, a notebook that is available with a 14.1" or a 15.4" screen (this is the most basic Vostro notebook).
The 1400, a higher end notebook that features a 14.1" screen (this is the most mobile Vostro notebook).
The 1500, a notebook that has a balance between mobility and power and features a 14.1" screen.
The 1700, a notebook that offers more power than any of the other Vostro notebooks and features a 17" screen (this is the most powerful Vostro notebook).