Dell Studio s1557-7914CBK 1557 15.6-Inch Laptop Review
With Intel Core i7 Quad-Core series performance has increased up to 137 percent. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphics card featuring 512 MB of dedicated VRAM.The new Dell Studio 1557 laptop, which offers a good balance of style, mobile computing power and battery life with its included 9-cell battery. It’s powered by the 1.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7-720QM processor, which provides a speed boost to 2.8 GHz in Turbo Mode.With the HDMI A/V output, you can connect the Studio 1557 to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience.Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music.
Key Features
- 15.6-inch LED-backlit TrueLife widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution. The TrueLife high-gloss/anti-reflective technology features a sharp contrast finish that’s well suited to immersive 3D games and watching videos. And its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight.
-
1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM processor (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80 GHz) delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. Intel’s Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most.
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512 MB discrete graphics for up to 2280 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system.
- 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
- 2.0-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
- Built-in stereo speakers with standard headphone and microphone jacks
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- 8-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), xD Picture Card (xD), Hi-Density Secure Digital (SDHD), Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), and Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO)
- Three USB ports plus one FireWire port
- ExpressCard (34) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and surround sound-quality audio to your digital TV or compatible external monitor.
- VGA video output
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Dell Dock: Enjoy a cleaner desktop with this application organizer. Installed software applications on your PC are automatically sorted into user-friendly categories placing your most frequently used programs front and center.
- Dell Remote Access enables you to easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer. No more waiting until you get home to get the files you need.
- Dell DataSafe Online optional online backup service (additional charges applicable) offers data protection by enabling you to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is designed to be easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- 9-cell battery
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 10 x 1 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6.1 pounds
The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC’s desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You’ll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
Buy It or See Complete Features and Specs Dell Studio s1557-7914CBK 1557 15.6-Inch Laptop
Did you enjoy this post? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.
Comments
No comments yet.
Leave a comment