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Dell Studio 1535

By Craig Simms, CNET.com.au on 06 August 2008 02:41 PM

Tags: dell, studio, 1535, laptop, esata, hinge, chassis, premium

Manufacturer: Dell

Battery

  • Battery type included
  • Lithium-ion

Connectivity

  • Network interface
  • 10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, Infrared
  • eSATA ports
  • 1
  • USB ports
  • 4
  • Firewire ports
  • 1
  • Firewire type
  • 400
  • VGA
  • Yes
  • HDMI
  • Yes

Display

  • Natural resolution (max)
  • 1440 x 900 pixels
  • Diagonal screen size
  • 15 inch

Drives

  • Primary hard drive
  • 320 GB
  • Optical drive
  • DVD-RW

General

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • 33 x 355.6 x 261.5 mm
  • Weight
  • 2.77 kg
  • Laptop type
  • Midweight

Graphics

  • Amt of video RAM
  • 256 MB
  • Graphics hardware
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450

Memory

  • Amt of RAM
  • 4GB
  • RAM type
  • DDR2-667
  • Memory card reader
  • Yes

Other

  • Integrated webcam
  • Yes

Processor

  • Processor speed
  • 2.5 GHz

Software

  • Operating system
  • Windows Vista Home Premium

Sound

  • Embedded stereo speakers
  • Yes

Talkback 7 comments

    I recently ordered and recieve ...Tara Decker -- 07/11/08

    I recently ordered and recieved this laptop. It is absolutely amazing. It came with the 64 bit windows vista home premium instead of the 32 bit version that was tested. I have the 4GB of RAM and the 320GB hard drive. I have not had one single problem with it.

    The good: Integrated Fingerprint Reader is wonderful and makes logging in easier and more secure. Fast speed. Good laptop for the price.

    The bad: None found so far.

    I had a Sony Vaio laptop for a ...Vicki Geiss -- 16/11/08

    I had a Sony Vaio laptop for about 5 years. Heard great things about Dell, so I finally got the Studio 1535. After a week had to take it back to Best Buy (also if you purchase a Dell from Best Buy, Dell WILL NOT supply support, you MUST go back to Best Buy). Their diagnostics found bad hardware. They exchanged it for a new 1535. Two weeks later, Windows would NOT load, couldn't even go to an earlier restore date. Back to Best Buy, their diagnostics show a seriours problems with the Windows Vista software. They are going to fix it ... and now I'll have to make another 30 drive to pick it up. Very frustrating. I wish I would have bought an Apple .... the commericals are TRUE!

    The good: When it worked .. it was great. Nice size, long battery time, good screen.

    The bad: I thought Dell support was included when you purchased any Dell (with a service plan). Didn't know until I called Dell for support the first time, they cannot help and will tell you to call Best Buy for service.

    I got this notebook with max o ...Arturs Vitolins -- 30/12/08

    I got this notebook with max of equipment.
    I like it's design and it is very easy to use. Working very good with all the office programs, games (the few I tried) and video (DVD and HD). But problems start, when you try to use XP (read at "The Bad")

    The good: Allmost everything.

    The bad: 1st - The sound card has some mystic power management function. I realy didn't find any use of that, but when it is enabled, it makes some strange sound - like electric impulse goes straight to sound elements. 2nd - mic avoids of working. XP 1535's mic won't work at all. 3d - Touch sensitive pad (the Eject button) sometimes goes into deep sleep. It just lights up, but doesn't give back the CD (or DVD or BD) 4th - Somewhere i saw text about Fingerprint reader. It doesn't work too.. ;) Now: I found drivers for everything.. Even for Fingerprint Reader. btw - the HDMI sound didn't work too. Mobility driver is just useless - you need to install a special one and then convert it to work with ATI Mobility card. As I said - found drivers for everything, but mic still doesn't seems to be alive. A lot of hours using google, but still nothing. None of humans know how to make it work.. ;/

    BUT HAVE USED IT FOR ONLY 8 MO ...joseph nii nortey oku -- 25/04/09

    BUT HAVE USED IT FOR ONLY 8 MONTHS AND NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT THAT COMES OUT OF IT.IT'S FAST AND OK TO OK WITH,BUT THE AND DON'T KONW IF I MAY GET SOME HELP,THANKS.

    I loved the computer. Speed an ...krista -- 25/05/09

    I loved the computer. Speed and everything was great. Then two months after I bought it the power button got jammed (it is located on outside). After 2 weeks of no computer it got replaced. Now 4 months later it is broke again.

    The good: Everything else.

    The bad: Poor power button location.

    All Windows XP drivers for Stu ...LeXX -- 04/08/09

    All Windows XP drivers for Studio 1535 / 1537 what you need (inclusive realy good working audio driver) in one package:
    http://depositfiles.com/files/szxbm8oz6
    And last ATI Catalyst 9.6 (WinXP) for notebook
    http://depositfiles.com/files/itizg4340

    battery For Dell Studio 1535 1536 1537 PP33L PP39L bella allen -- 26/11/09

    DELL WU960 WU965 RM804 [Li-ion, 6600mah, 11.1 V ] Replacement For Dell Studio 1535 1536 1537 PP33L PP39L
    view detail,visit
    http://www.battery-laptop.com.au/detail.php?battery=1364

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The good:
  • Good style
  • High level of connectivity
  • HDMI
  • eSATA
The bad:
  • Screen could do with a bit of reinforcement
  • Dell's network tool is highly annoying
  • Unable to use the 4GB RAM due to 32-bit OS
The bottomline:

The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

Editors’ rating:

8.5/10

RRP: AU$1999.00

Related topics:

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