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    Dell Vostro 1510 vs Studio 15

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by si3792, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. si3792

    si3792 Newbie

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    I am going to buy a laptop soon. I am thinking about the Vostro 1510, but the new Studio line is good, too. For me, the build quality it's very important. I heard that Vostro has some magnesium parts, but i also heard this:

    "Namely, the plastics used in the chassis feel thin and in some areas, such as above the keyboard and on the palmrests, there is a significant degree of flex. The edges of the chassis are also sharper than what we've seen on earlier Dell notebooks and these sharp edges and thin plastics make the design of the Dell Vostro 1510 feel slightly unfinished or unrefined."
    + 1510 hasn't got a lock hinge :|

    About the Studio... i don't have much info really.


    So which one is sturdier? Help please...
     
    si3792, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    if you need good build quality,look at lenovo t61p
     
    Xirurg, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    I think that was the older Vostros (1500 etc.)

    The 1510 looks very similar in design to the Studio 15... I'm not sure whether it's actually any different or not other than in styling (and marketing, sales channel, support, etc.)

    Oh yeah, the Studio seems to use some newer components (graphics card, etc.).
     
    swarmer, Jul 14, 2008
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  4. j89

    j89 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, i think the older vostros have the "strong" magnesium components. The newer versions had to be redesigned to be lighter and less bulkier. They still do have the magnesium alloy though, probably not much better than the studio 15 though. I think they're equal in sturdiness.
     
    j89, Jul 15, 2008
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  5. techtalk

    techtalk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can somebody comment on this a little more. I would love to get some user experience between vostro 1510 and studio 1535. I am going to pick amongst these two. My priority is looks and glossy screen.
     
    techtalk, Jul 24, 2008
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    PvD Notebook Consultant

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    If you are worried about the look the inspiron model is more stetic, it is really nice, and it beats the Vostros design, i would say that the Inspiron has a better look than the XPS 1530 I've been working with Inspirons and i love the design, i currently own an XPS 1530, and the model of the Vostro is not that good, Id go for the Inspiron studio.
     
    PvD, Jul 24, 2008
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    Inspiron is still a dual core .. right ?
     
    techtalk, Jul 24, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Obviously, just not the top of the line options. Though it still uses the newer Penryns.

    Um, why exactly are advertising the lenovo t61p in a Dell forums? Why does your signature at the time of writing have a member of the "Apple Core"? Thats messed up. XD
     
    Forte, Jul 25, 2008
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