Typical price: £540
What is it: Low-cost, colourful 15.4-inch desktop replacement
What we think: It has a good mix of features for the price, but we'd be tempted to save up for a thinner, lighter XPS
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 June 2008
Tags: dell, upgrade, cpu, sample
We like:
Borrows some of the best design features of the more expensive XPS line; built-in media remote control
We don't like:
Bulkier than the 15-inch XPS model; just under the wire for new Centrino 2 chips
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Dell's first release from its new Studio line, the Studio 15, sits between the Inspiron and XPS lines and offers a good mix of features for the price, but we'd be tempted to save up a few extra pounds for a thinner, lighter XPS
Dell Studio 15 History
27 Jun 2008 in Crave
Dell Studio 15 and 17: Digital nomads will be delighted
Dell has officially announced the well-leaked Studio 15 and 17 laptops, which sit between the cheap Inspirons and high-end XPS -- Dell claims they're aimed at 'digital nomads'. Right
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