On Tuesday, Dell rolled out a new laptop aimed at mobile entrepreneurs, the 13.3-inch Vostro V13. With a starting price of $449, Dell is sending a combined message of value and innovation with the latest addition to its small-business line of Vostro laptops.
The Vostro V13 is less than an inch thick and weighs 3.5 pounds. The laptop is equipped with ultra-low-voltage (ULV) Intel processors, encased in brushed aluminum with reinforced zinc hinges for durability, and has a suite of features to make mobile entrepreneurs more productive.
“Ultrathin laptops with processors in the ULV class compare favorably with netbooks,” said Roger Kay, principal at Endpoint Technologies Associates. “The value proposition for small-business travelers is simple: For slightly more money, you get all the portability you want but a lot better experience.”
Mobility and Affordability
The V13 offers an integrated webcam and microphone so users can make Internet calls, conduct video conferences, and remotely exchange files. Users also have multiple wireless options, including 802.11g/n wireless, Bluetooth and WWAN mobile broadband.
The laptop runs Windows 7 and offers 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM memory and data-encrypted hard drives. Dell is also offering entrepreneurs remote on-call support through DellConnect or Dell ProSupport to troubleshoot IT issues that road warriors may face.
“Not long ago, business travelers like me had to choose mobility and affordability at the expense of performance. That’s no longer the case with the V13,” said Sam Burd, global vice president of Dell Small and Medium Business. “This 13-inch small business laptop is in a category all its own, as entrepreneurs now have quality performance, battery life, and security combined with a thin and lightweight design sturdy enough for today’s business.”
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