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The niche segments in the computer market are becoming more and more diverse and audience-focused. Take for instance Dell’s Vostro line of computers. A line of desktops and laptops aimed to suit the needs of small businesses, the Vostro succeeded Dell’s Dimension series, which catered to home and small business users as one market. Dell understood the increasing gap in the needs of home users and small businesses and created separate model lines for both markets. And Dell did not stop there as we witness further segmentation even within the Vostro series.

 

At the bottom of the Vostro laptop series is the basic Vostro 1000 and at the top is the feature-rich Vostro 1700 models. The focus of this review is the Dell Vostro 1710. The “17” designation denotes the 17 inch screen which is available in two resolution options – 1440×900 WXGA+ and 1920×1200 WUXGA. Processing power is courtesy of Intel’s Core 2 Duo T9500 CPUs (up to the 2.6GHz) and RAM configuration is up to a maximum of 4GB.

 

Appearance-wise, the 1710 exudes business-class aura. The black, glossy surface will go well with a suit and tie. We doubt, however, if the finish will still hold after a period of regular use. The chassis appears durable, though.

 

SPECS	AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Lenovo’s website)
CPU	Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10GHz)
RAM	1GB DDR-2 SDRAM
Screen Size	17 inch
Operating System	Windows Vista® Business
Battery Life	More than 3 hours
Graphics	256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS

 

PROS

The screen size is what most users of the Vostro 1710 rave about. The full-sized keyboard is also widely praised. What we also liked about this laptop is the number and location of the USB ports. Overall, it can be your mobile alternative to a desktop.

 

CONS

We have our reservations about the longevity of the finish. The weight to us is also an issue as well as the non-availability of E-Sata or HDMI ports.

 

CONCLUSION

SlashGear.Com has a review of the Vostro 1710 and says it “has plenty of choice but little excitement.” Notebookcheck.com calls it a “balanced notebook with only small disadvantages.” We think the Dell Vostro 1710 is a safe, albeit, unexciting choice. Fortunately for Dell there are users who want it just the way it is.

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