Dell is updating its line of Vostro laptops with Intel 3000 series platform under Calpella which includes Vostro 3300 in the ultraportable 13.3-inch format. The integrated desktop comes with Works 9.0 and it has an Intel chipset HM57. In addition, the hard disk is protected by a free fall sensor park the playhead.
The right side of Dell Vostro 3300 houses a USB, USB / e-SATA, VGA, an air vent and a Kensington home while on the left side we find the power connector, the third USB, Ethernet , the optical drive and ExpressCard, the audio ports and the card reader is positioned at the front.
Dell Vostro 3300
He has a rather elegant design color Grey Scotland. The keypad that resists dust and fluids has slightly curved keys and takes the entire width of the chassis. The touchpad is offset multi-touch to the left and has a vertical scroll zone and two buttons.
The Dell Vostro 3300 is also available in preconfigured version for 524 euros HT (about 626 euros including VAT) with a Core i3-350M (2.26 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 1333MHz, HDD SATA 320GB 7200 rpm a fingerprint reader and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.
Dell Vostro 3300
The Dell Vostro 3300 to 584 euros HT (approximately 698.47 euros TTC) distinguishes him from the basic model with a Core i5-430M (2.26 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 1333MHz, HDD SATA 320GB 7200 rpm A fingerprint reader and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module.
The Dell Vostro 3300 preconfigured to 814 euros HT (approximately 973.54 euros TTC) differs from the standard model by a Core i5-520M (2.4 GHz), 4GB DDR3 1333MHz, HDD SATA 500GB 7200 rpm min, a dedicated graphics card Geforce G 310M 512MB dedicated, a fingerprint reader, a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Windows 7 Professional 32-bit and a backlit keyboard.
It is now possible to customize this ultraportable with 6GB DDR3 1333MHz, operating system Windows 7 Professional 32-bit with downgrade to Windows XP Professional SP3 or Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and various warranty options.
Thereafter, it will be possible to choose a color red or bronze Swiss Australian, a 8-cell battery, a 3G module or a Linux Ubuntu. The Dell Vostro 3300 is for those who want an ultraportable to use common office type, internet and multimedia classic. Its processor Arrandale (Core or Core i3 i5) provides operating ease with multitasking, helped by the fast hard drive at 7200 rpm.
appears from 439 euros HT (about 525 euros including VAT) with the following configuration:
| Screen | 13.3″ (inch) WXGA HD anti-glare (1366 × 768) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-330M (2.13 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz (8 GB), 2 slots |
| Storage Space | 250GB 7200 RPM |
| Graphics | Intel GMA HD |
| Optical Drive | DVD Recorder |
| Audio System | a speaker 2W |
| Webcam | 2 megapixels with dual microphone |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Non |
| Card Reader | 5 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | Headset, Microphone |
| ExpressCard | Yes, ExpressCard 34 |
| Firewire | Non |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 including a combo e-SATA |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit |
| Battery | Li-ion 4-cell 40Whr |
| Autonomy announced | Non |
| Dimensions (mm) | 325 x 229 x 20.1-28.6 |
| Weight | 1.94 Kg (with 4 cell battery) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
The optional dedicated graphics card is an entry-level model that can occasionally take over games bit resource intensive 3D. The 16:9 format of the slab is well suited to his playing videos, a bit less at the office and surfing the Internet, but its anti-reflective coating is substantial, especially for outdoor use. For its part, the fingerprint reader allows easy access and protected PC. The connection is correct with the presence of a significant e-SATA port, but regrets the lack of HDMI output as well as an optional SSD. Finally, the weight of Dell Vostro 3300 is below 2 Kg
