Vostro 3400 vs Vostro 3450

Hi.

I'm considering buying Vostro 3450 this or next week and I've been googling for Vostro 3450 reviews without luck. What bothers me is whether the flaws Vostro 3400 had are fixed in Vostro 3450. What I have in mind is:
1) Flexibility of the screen lid (does it bend when a modest amount of pressure is applied)
2) Quality of the screen (contrast, brightness)
3) Quality of the speakers (is the quality of the sound any better than Vostro 3400's)

Any other feedback covering Vosro 3450's functionality is greatly appreciated.

 

I have the 3450 so I can help you answer some question:
1. No, the screen on 3450 is built TOUGH and it doesn't flex/bend at all
2. brightness is on the average side...although this is not a multimedia laptop
3. I can't say anything regarding the comparison of 3450's speakers to 3400 but I think the speaker is on average....maybe a bit on the low side

 

Thanks for the feedback. It's hard to see anyone having this model. It must be pretty unpopular. Anyway, I'm glad to know the flex of the screen lid is gone. A few more question:
1) does the laptop run cool during light-average use?
2) is battery life anywhere near Dell's indication (up to 6hrs with 6cell and up to 12 with 9cell)
3) overal feeling about the laptop. Do you regret buying it and would rather have spent the money on another product? Or are you satisfied with it?

It's gonna be my first notebook, so I want it to last for at least 3 years.

Unfortunately, Vostro 3450 is apparently not going to be available at my country (Lithuania), so I think I will have to go for a 3550. Anyway, I guess 3450 and 3550 differs only by their size, so the same problems and performance should apply to both of them.

 

1. yes, definitely
2. haha no, I have the i5 - 2410m (2.3Ghz and turbo to 2.9Ghz) with intel HD 3000 graphic and on average use it should last around 3hours and on lowest screen brightness, it lasts nearly 4hours
3. I don't regret at all especially when I got core i5 2410m with 2years next-day warranty...for $570! The quality is definitely above average, making my recent XPS 17 (L701X) feels cheap! LOLzz. For $570, I highly doubt I would be able to buy any laptop (of any brand) with the same specifications and quality.

 

I asume you have a 6-cell battery in your Vostro?

 

Can you believe here in Chile this Vostro and 3550 costs almost US$1300?? Both with this configuration:

Intel Core i-2410m
6GB Dual Channel 1333Mhz DDR3 Ram
Amd Radeon HD 6630m 1GB
LED Screen 1366x768
500GB HDD 7200RPM
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Tren Micro Worry-Free Security 15 Months
6-cell Battery.


What do you think about it?
I think it's too much...

Anyway look at this 3550 Review (I think differences between 3550 and 3450 are little):

Dell Vostro 3550 - reviews - Notebooks - Performance - Good Gear Guide


Greets.

 

Thanks for the link, but I have already seen that review. As far as the price goes, maybe it's a little too steep, for the same specifications, except with 4GB ram instead of 6GB, here in Lithuania costs 1176USD.

 

How do you like the keyboard?

I received a 3550, and the keys towards the lower corners seem to bounce alot, like the keyboard is not screwed in place.

I also have a 3500, and its keyboard is rock solid. Tempted to return the 3550

 

I don't know anything about the new models but I just purchased a 3400 from the outlet for my wife and its great.

What I like about it is the ease of access to the hdd, ram, and wireless card, two screws and remove the bottom panel.

I believe the new models are somewhat more difficult.

 

I purchased my 3550 yesterday and the keyboard is completely rock solid.