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Dell Studio 15 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 320GB HDD, 4GB) (discontinued)

Dell Studio 15 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 320GB HDD, 4GB)

Entered CNET Catalog: 06/28/2008

SKU: dndwua3_3

Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Manufacturer description

Get creative and connected with this personalized, high-definition, 15.4" widescreen Laptop with rich multimedia features.

User opinions

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User Rating: 2/10

Poor Quality and Tech Support

Pros: The features are great! I had the integrated bluetooth and Vista ultimate and upgraded to the 2.5 intel dual core processor with the hi res screen.

Cons: Quality sucks. Tech support reps are rude and have no interest in solving your problems.

Review: I purchased my studio 1735 laptop on 8/06/08. The item was shipped on 8/28/08. I recieved the item on 9/02/08. I customized the laptop with the backlite keyboard. When I recieved the laptop from DHL and started it up the keyboard didnot light up. I called tech support and they had a technition come to my house to install a new keyboard. When the tech tried to install the KB he saw the clip that hold the tape wire that controls the back lights on the keyboard was broke. Tech called Dell and was told that dell was going to send out a new system board to be placed in the laptop. I called dell back and insisted that I didnot want the system board replaced. I wanted a new computer (that is what I bought). I did not buy a computer that was to be put together at my house. I was told by the supervisor that there was nothing he was going to do and that if I wanted he would submit this to the higher up and that I would be hearing from them in 24-48 hours. (doubt that). I asked the supervisor to repeat back to me what my problem was and he seriously had no idea what I was talking about. He thought I was only having keyboard touble and had no idea of the system board clip. What a joke. I will just call dell financial and have me charge reversed and then call the refund department to have them send me a box to ship this manufacture defect thing back to them. Please look else where for your computers. I am not a first time buyer from dell but this will be my last. I have bought 2 desktops, this one laptop, Sony handycam, Graphics card, 500 GB external HD, Webcam, Laser mouse, tomtom gps, 4 strips of ddr2 1gb memory, and software. If dell wants to get rid of a customer like this then they just did it.

Updated on Nov 22, 2008

Well I got a replacement studio 1735. Started it up and got the blue screen of death after about 15 minutes of use. Called Tech support. Dell sent me a box to send the computer in to have it fixed. After about a week I get the computer and turned it on. after about another 15 minutes I get the blue screen of death again. Called tech support. They are sending me another box to send it back in to service center to have it check again. I informed the tech rep to note my file that this is the 2nd time for this problem. If it happens a second time I will be using the federal lemon law to have dell take the laptop back and give me my money back.

User Rating: 9/10

Screamer at 2.101 GHz. Beats most desktops! Cheap!

Pros: Speed and bright screen. Excellent keyboard. 17" with a ten-key would be large but a killer.

Cons: Vista. Ya gotta love to hate it. XP Pro rules. Hope they figure how to ADD MEM without a Geek Squad --- or an eeek squad.

Review: Great laptop for 700

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Dell Studio 15 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 320GB HDD, 4GB) specifications

  • General
  • Recommended Use Home use
  • Width 14.0 in
  • Depth 10.3 in
  • Height 1.3 in
  • Weight 6.2 lbs
  • Color Jet black
  • Processor
  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 / 2.16 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 667.0 MHz
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
  • Cache Memory
  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2.0 MB
  • RAM
  • Installed Size 4.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667.0 MHz
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
  • Storage Controller
  • Storage controller type Serial ATA
  • Storage
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 320.0 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400.0 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable
  • Optical Storage
  • Type 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) - Internal
  • CD / DVD read speed 8X
  • Optical Storage (2nd)
  • 2nd optical storage type None
  • Card Reader
  • Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
  • Display
  • Display Type TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features Glossy , TrueLife
  • Video
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
  • Video Memory 256.0 MB
  • Audio
  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Notebook Camera
  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
  • Input Device(s)
  • Input device type Touchpad , Keyboard
  • Telecom
  • Modem Wireless cellular modem
  • Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A
  • Service provider Verizon Wireless
  • Networking
  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1397
  • Data link protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b , Gigabit Ethernet
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b
  • Expansion / Connectivity
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2.0 ( 0.0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x ExpressCard/54
  • Interfaces 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Display / video - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - 19 pin HDMI Type A , 1.0 x Microphone - VGA - 4 pin USB Type A , 4.0 x Network - Input - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - HDMI - 4 pin FireWire , 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x Audio - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Display / video - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
  • Miscellaneous
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Power
  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Battery
  • Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1.0
  • Battery capacity 85.0 Wh
  • Operating System / Software
  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
  • Software McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial) , Drivers & Utilities , Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 , Microsoft Works
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
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