Dell Vostro 1510General description

Only recently, Dell began selling its computers through traditional retailers. Today tested laptop is one of the following models available. Vostro series is designed for use in small businesses, but also deliver home users.

Design of an open laptop is quite austere, dominated mainly to sharp edges and a matte black plastic. In contrast, the appearance of the computer is closed, the lid is in the middle of the Dell logo, its glossy surface is unusually sloping sides to the base. Another factor that mitigates austerity of design, the glossy stripe above the keyboard, there is indication LED and touch buttons.

The computer has a magnesium frame, but the eye by hiding under the mantle. With the reinforcement of the chassis is fairly solid, but there are also more durable laptops.

An example of craftsmanship can be hinged display their toughness is a renowned manufacturer and not released even after years of use. Pleased with the classic design fit the display lid is therefore possible vyklonit and 180 º. On the other hand, it is very uncomfortable opening. On the front edge of the lid is not a sliding lock or any projections, rather than just deny what fingers.

The computer offers a standard range of ports. On the left side of the switch is a wireless network, wide ExpressCard slot (with a unique slider mechanism, the device will push nevysouvají but as with the PCMCIA slot), then there are 2 x USB and cooling breath.
On the right side you can find FireWire, 2 more USB connectors, optical drive type slot-in slot for a Kensington lock.
On the front left hand placed two indicator LEDs, a pair of audio connectors and memory card reader (SD / MMC / MS).
Power connector, Ethernet and analog VGA output can be found on the back.
The deployment of the connector is nearly ideal, especially for connecting an external monitor, network and power is the best laptop back, then never gets cables or left-handed.

LED power indicator and battery charging are left on the front, others are located above the keyboard. On the work of the disc, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (for each technology separately), then the rest become active Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock.

Although it is a 15.4 “laptop, his mobility is good. Dimensions 357 x 258 x 25.4 / 38 mm are typical for this class, but the weight of the laptop battery is only 2.57 kg. This computer will not be easy do not trouble to have more carry. The source is average in size, weighs 474 g and has reviewed the practical switching cable.
Keyboard and Controls

The keyboard, as with all Dell computers, based on the U.S. layout – Left Shift and Backspace keys are long, enter a single line. Made from black plastic labels are standard white (light blue Fn key). Unfortunately, its implementation is not ideal, the key “viklají” and are unnecessarily rigid grip. Also the keyboard layout for text is impractical, Page Up and Page Down keys are located at the cursor keys, Home and End keys are available via the Fn shortcut keys.

Other Fn keys are available to control the volume and screen brightness, sound mute switch video outputs, eject the optical drive and sleep.

Below the keyboard is a standard two-button touchpad Synaptics company supports emulation wheels moving your finger. The buttons have a nice grip.

Belt touch multimedia buttons are located above the keyboard are buttons for player control, volume and eject optical disks. Touching the button lights up. Switch for control of wireless networks is unusually located on the right side.
Main HW parameters

The test laptop was based on the Intel platform. GM965 chipset features integrated graphics and with the Core 2 Duo processor T5670 operating at a frequency of 1.8 GHz (800 MhHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache) will provide enough power for most users.

Single-Thread mode (loaded with only one core)

    * Test calculations with fixed-point: 24,480
    * Test calculations with floating point: 15,053

Multi-thread mode (load both cores)

    * Test calculations with fixed-point: 44,181
    * Test calculations with floating point: 27,126

CINEBENCH 9.5

    * Rendering (Single CPU): 315
    * Rendering (Multiple CPU): 561
    * Multiprocessor speedup achieved by quantum: 1.78

Windows Vista – CPU and RAM

    * Index to the number of CPU operations per second: 4.8
    * Index according to the number of operations per second RAM: 4.8

The computer is equipped with two DDR2 memory modules together and has 2 GB of RAM. Memories are involved in dualchannelu and work at 667 MHz. In the test, we measured permeability value of 2818 megabytes per second, this is an excellent result.

As the data store is a classic 2.5-inch hard disk manufacturer has chosen model of the Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160GB, standard 5400 RPM, equipped with a SATA interface and 8 MB of L2 cache.

    * HWiNFO32 (measure data transfer speeds when reading from the cache): 64.46 megabytes / sec
    * HD Tach (which measures the actual average data transfer speeds when reading): 35.6 megabytes / sec
    * Average access time: 15.63 ms
    * Windows Vista – Index data rates: 4.7

Disk their speed enough lags, so please just lower the access time.

To preserve the design chosen by the manufacturer unusually slot (slot-in) DVD drive. Differs from the normal absence of a drawer, the disc is plugged directly into the computer and drive takes up less space. This system is very impressive, can not cope with only a small CD . In comparison with classical mechanics are also missing on the side of the eject button. It is replaced with touch buttons above the keyboard, as well as eject the disc using the FN key. You can write all common CD and DVD media.

PC connectivity provides Wi-Fi card Dell 1395, supporting standard b / g and Gigabit Ethernet. The wireless technology is also available Bluetooth devices.

Other parameters see the table at the end of the article.
Measured performances and charts are available in performance tests.
Display and Graphics

Anti-glare 15.4-inch is most commonly used resolution 1280 x 800 pixels. Image quality is average, dull surface is convenient for outdoor use.

The video adapter is integrated in the chipset, it is the most commonly used solutions from Intel. GMA X3100 is designed primarily for low use of its main advantage is low power consumption (and price).

3D Mark Tests

    * 3DMark 2001: 3584
    * 3DMark 1903: 1795
    * 3DMark 1905: 921
    * 3DMark 06: 593

CINEBENCH 9.5

    * Shading (CINEMA 4D): 356
    * Shading (OpenGL Software Lighting): 751
    * Shading (OpenGL Hardware Lighting): 1074
    * OpenGL speedup achieved by quantum: 3.01

Windows Vista – Graphics

    * Performance Index for the Aero Graphics: 3.5
    * Index of graphics performance for 3D gaming graphics: 3.5

Performance graphics card is adequate for office use as well as for older games. To play the new title card is not appropriate and did not expect it from her. More advanced users can select configurator manufacturer dedicated NVIDIA graphics card.

More about graphics cards in Graphics Cards for laptops
Measured performances and charts are available in performance tests.
Multimedia

Multimedia is not a priority of this notebook, the Vostro line is designed for more demanding work. The multimedia and computer equipment has buttons to control the player, memory card reader (SD / MMC / MS) and a webcam. Pleasant is a dual volume control, it can touch control buttons and the Fn shortcuts.

Speakers hold its main function – to produce sound, but that is flat and poor. To listen to music or watching movies to fit the speakers, are suitable only for basic sounds.

Webcam has a resolution of the basic 0.3 megapixel resolution. Although the software for video recording supplied by Dell is not functional, Cameras seamlessly works with third-party programs.

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BIOS Security

In addition to the default boot and BIOS passwords offer other options, the user can disable the use of the USB ports, card reader, FireWire, ExpressCard slot, you can also disable both network adapters and Bluetooth.

The test configuration was equipped with a fingerprint reader or TPM chip, but Dell’s configurator, you can also select these options. Before the robbery goes Kensington lock to secure your computer.
Cooling and operating noise

Cooling system is concentrated in the left rear corner, the air is sucked from the bottom side, exhale cooling is on the left side. Fan runs only occasionally, but it’s lowest speed is nice, gives quite a loud hum. Due to the low-end notebook configuration could be quieter cooling.

hour traffic – moderate load

    * Touchpad = 33.3 ° C
    * Left side of the keyboard = 32.8 ° C
    * Right side of the keyboard = 29.6 ° C
    * Keypad Left = 32.8 ° C
    * The right of the keyboard = 29.5 ° C
    * Jack maximum = 34.9 ° C (left side)
    * Exhale cooling = 38.6 ° C
    Power Supply = 40.1 ° C

hours of operation – high load

    * Touchpad = 35,6 ° C
    * Left side of the keyboard = 36.4 ° C
    * Right side of the keyboard = 30.5 ° C
    * Keypad Left = 36.1 ° C
    * The right of the keyboard = 31.1 in
    * Jack maximum = 37.8 ° C (left side)
    * Exhale cooling = 50.9 ° C
    Power Supply = 55.6 ° C

ambient temperature measurement: 24 ° C

The cooling system is noisy, one of the most effective, the laptop remains cool. With a good distribution of suction holes is also acceptable to work with a computer in her lap.
Battery

Delivered-cell battery has a capacity of 58 Wh editorial in our standard test keep your computer running 5 hours and 49 minutes. This is an excellent result, with a dwell time of the notebook can be safely used even in places without power supply range.

The menu also devíti?lánková spare battery with a capacity of 78 Wh, which allows for extended battery life yet.

Laptop Power

    * The total power at low power load = 23 W
    * The total power at low power load (charge) = 62 W
    * Total power rating at full load = 53 W
    * Total power rating at full load (charge) = 67 W

Accessories

The computer is not supplied any special equipment, pleasant drives are supplied with the system, the user can not create them himself.

The preinstalled Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition. Software equipment is also not very wide – was limited to the manufacturer’s own utilities for power management and network profiles. For some users, access is an advantage, do not bother them unnecessarily trialverze software you want to use.
Prices and warranty

In the past, Dell computers distributed exclusively through mail order distributor, recently appeared on a network of retailers. In addition to the test configuration (T5670, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows Vista Home Premium) with the price of 16,100 CZK, without VAT (CZK 19,159 including VAT) are available in stores next three options.

Candidates may also use the configurator to the manufacturer’s website, that provides a wide choice. Anyone can create a configuration according to your preferences.

Computers purchased for value-added resellers with a three-year warranty-type NBD (Next Business Day) to repair the next working day at the customer. For custom configurations, customers can choose a guarantee of the same type of 1-3 years, you can also choose from a menu of insurance against theft or accidental damage. I consider a big plus test Vostro, especially with regard to its price.
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Dell Vostro 1510 laptop designed for demanding users in the corporate sphere. Offers decent mobility, comparable with some 14 “models, long battery life and sound processing.

A total povedeného laptop is a pity only a few details (opening the lid, lower keyboard). Demanding customers may lack support for docking stations, or other accessories, but they are different types of portable computers.
Pros and Cons

+ Long lasting battery life
+ Reduced weight
+ Warranty NBD on-site at a given price

- Worse Keyboard
- Noisy cooling   more on www.dellvostro1015.com