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PC World have published a review of the Dell Vostro 330 laptop. 'At a little over 4 pounds with the bulkier 8-cell battery (5.2 pounds with the power brick), the Vostro 3300 won't strain your shoulder as you lug it along on your daily travels. That weight includes a tray-loading DVD recordable drive, so you're not sacrificing optical storage just for thinness. The 13.3-inch, LED-backlit screen offers a matte finish, something we'd like to see more of, since the glossy screens that seem so common these days can be annoying to use in most normal lighting situations.'

PC Magazine have published a review of the Dell Vostro 3300 laptop. 'The Vostro 3300 is as easy on the eyes as an HP Envy 13 ($1,899 direct, ) or an Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) ($1,199 direct, ). Its brushed aluminum top is as sleek as the one found on the HP ProBook 5310m ($899 direct, ). It's more elegant than the plain Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 ($650 direct, ), and has the most color options for a business laptop, including Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red, and Brisbane Bronze. With the 8-cell battery, the 3300 (4.8 lbs) is at least a pound heavier than the 5310m (3.8 lbs), but it's still manageable on a long business trip. You can swap in the 4-cell battery to reduce its weight to 4.3 pounds.'

Reg Hardware have published a review of the Dell Latitude XT2 XFR ruggedised laptop. 'The 12.1in flip-and-twist screen (1280 x 800) is a capacitive multi-touch display, and Dell supplies a stylus that slots neatly into the side of the chassis. Being bright and lacking a glossy coating, the display is also perfectly suited to outdoor use. It welcomes finger prods, but if you whip the stylus out it'll ignore them, so if your palm touches the screen your scribbling won't be interrupted. Inside, the keyboard is comfortable to type on and Thinkpad fans will appreciate the nipple control sat in the middle. The touchpad seems unnecessarily small, though, and the rubber buttons are awkward to use.'

Notebook Review have published a review of the Dell Inspiron 14 (1464) laptop. 'The design of the Inspiron 14 hasn't changed much in the last year since Dell released the Inspiron 14, Inspiron 14z and Studio 14z laptops. As mentioned in the specifications above, our review unit comes with the newer Intel Core i3 330M dual core processor. We're calling this laptop the "Inspiron 14" in our review, but it's worth mentioning that Dell markets this system as the "Inspiron 14" as well as the "Inspiron 1464." You can also find this system selling on the Dell website under the older configuration name "Inspiron 1440" with older Intel processors. Of course, there's also the Inspiron 14z (also called the Inspiron 1470) that uses the Intel CULV processors for extended battery life.'

Pocket-lint have published their review of the Dell Studio 17 laptop. 'The Dell Studio 17 1747 is a hefty beast. You'll want to use it as a desktop replacement rather than a portable to carry around with you. Still, the glossy black case with subtle patterning and red edging looks pretty neat, so it won't be out of place on your desk, whether that's in the office or bedroom. It's aimed at satisfying all your multimedia needs, thanks to its high-definition screen and dinky JBL speakers promising "Premium Sound". Usually these are quiet or tonally bland, but despite the small size, the results here were reasonably impressive, boosted by the built-in sub-woofer.'

CNET have published a review of the Alienware M11X gaming laptop. 'Opening up smoothly on a plastic hinge that protrudes from an otherwise flush backside, the M11x interior is all black with a very familiar Alienware LED-backlit multicolor keyboard and an edge-to-edge glossy 11.6-inch screen. The sturdy-feeling chassis and slightly compressed but otherwise Alienware-quality keyboard are much better than average, as is the comfortable, large touch pad. Much like other Alienware laptops, the bold colored keyboard, grille, and Alienware logo lights can be customized in any of a rainbow of colors, or even set to strobe if you prefer. These effects are set using a set of Alienware apps.'

Trusted Reviews have published their review of the Dell Inspiron 1764 17.3in laptop. 'As is increasingly the case now, the Inspiron 1764 comes equipped with processors from Intel's new Core ix range. In this instance it's a Core i5-430M, a dual-core processor that defaults to 2.26GHz but can be 'turbo clocked' to 2.53GHz where the need arises. This is effectively the mid-range option on the 1764, since you can also get a Core i3-330M, if you're willing to sacrifice raw performance to save money, or a slightly faster Core i5. In our test system the CPU is backed up by 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel's GMA HD graphics and a 320GB hard drive.'

Reg Hardware have published their review of the Dell Vostro V13 laptop. 'The thrill of the V13's exterior palls somewhat when you open it, as the interior is standard Vostro fodder. The shiny metallic finish of the shell gives way to a sea of matte black - it isn't ugly per se but it hardly quickens the pulse. The keyboard is good rather than spectacular. The base doesn't feel incredibly solid but it's not spongy, and the keys feel a little on the flimsy side. The 13.3in screen is left un-glossed, which means no distracting reflections while you work. It's bright and sharp, and the 1366 x 768 resolution is fine for the kind of jobs the V13 will be doing. Vertical viewing angles appeared a little tighter than normal, but colour reproduction was top-notch and our gradient tests revealed no stepping between shades.'

CNET have published a review of the Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU laptop. 'The entire chassis of the i1545-4374PBU (and all Inspiron 15 models) is made from plastic, giving it a fairly cheap feel; this would be more upsetting if the system weren't in fact cheap, but it is. The lid (an attractive dark blue), the black display bezel, and the keyboard surround are all a glossy fingerprint-collecting plastic, while the bottom is matte black plastic. On the upside, all the plastic keeps the system light enough that should you want to take it on the go, it won't be a back-breaking experience. Above the spacious keyboard sits a silver power button. There are no extra media controls, though Dell clearly marks the function keys so that adjusting things like screen brightness and volume can be done quickly. The keys are the more traditional tapered type, with good spacing and response, which makes typing pleasurable. Below the keyboard are a touch pad and two well-sized accompanying buttons.'