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Dell Vostro unboxing: Twin Dell Vostro mini-towers arrive and are unboxed and installed in this gallery. by Ed Burnette; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Ed Burnette, product photos, dell, vostro, unboxing; Image galleries 2008-01-03
Dell rolls out SMB notebooks dubbed Vostro sans 'Trialware': Dell rolls out SMB notebooks dubbed Vostro sans 'Trialware'Wow..... way to go Dell!!!!!If there is a Q&A session, someone should ask him WHY Dell included T&C-ware on their business PCs to begin with.More garbage from Dell.Almost guaranteed these are utter CRAP. As is everything with the Dell name...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), notebook, small and medium business, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Vostro, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2007-07-10

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Pay $50 extra for XP on a PC? You've gotta be kidding me!: Dell is to charge customers who purchase the low-priced Vostro line of desktops and notebooks up to $50 for a pre-installed XP Pro "downgrade" from Vista Business or Ultimate. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-06-19
Want XP on your new Dell? $50, please: You read correctly. Dell will start charging customers up to $50 for factory-installed Windows XP on some of their PCs, Computerworld reports today. Consumers interested in the bargain-basement Vostro line of desktops and notebooks will pay $20 to $50 more for Windows XP Professional installed as a...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-06-18
Dell Case Study: Bergstrasse District Council: The Bergstrasse district in Germany wanted to provide each pupil with a notebook for use in the classroom and at home. They needed to increase the current number of computers in the schools to achieve equal opportunities for all. The Bergstrasse district deployed Dell for its solution and implemented Dell...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets; Case studies 2008-05-09

Gateway makes the leap to 64-bit Vista: Gateway makes the leap to 64-bit VistaWas time for that moveI've been waiting for that to happen for quite some time now. I switched to Vista 64 on my main development machines (PC & Notebook) nearly 6 months ago. The only "problem" i had was that Dell did not officially...; Tags: Network technology, 64-bit, Gateway Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
HP, Lenovo join Dell in extending Windows XP: Rumors of Windows XP's demise have been greatly exaggerated. I wrote about Dell's downgrade program in a post earlier this week (Windows Vista just can't catch a break). It looks like Dell may have started something. Both HP and Lenovo now plan to offer Windows XP to...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Lenovo Group Ltd., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-26
Dell Vostro 1310: Catering to companies with one to 25 employees, Dell's Vostro line of laptops occupies the space between the company's consumer Inspiron and corporate Latitude lines. Like the Inspirons, the Vostro laptops offer a decent selection of components at a sub-$1,000 starting price. Like Latitudes, they incorporate business-level features, such as...; Tags: Notebooks, Dell Vostro, Dell Latitude, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.; Product reviews 2008-04-17
Dell slims down its laptops for small business: As part of a bigger plan to increase the number of laptop models it sells by 50% his year, Dell announced today new designs for its Vostro laptops targeted at small businesses. The new models include the 13.3-inch Vostro 1310, which replaces the existing 14-inch model, and...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Small Business, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Dell: We're committed to AMD but...: Update below: Dell is trying to quell worries about its relationship with AMD. A blog ruckus has emerged after Engadget and DailyTech and others reported that Dell pulled AMD-powered desktops and laptops from Dell.com, which represents the bulk of the PC maker's sales. Instead, Dell pushed folks...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Business Structures, Notebooks, Semiconductors, Finance, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-02-08
Dell delivers Vostro value: Dell delivers Vostro valueVostro ValueI, too, have had great luck with both towers and laptops (have now helped order and buy over a dozen -- including a laptop for me). The only issue I had was installing an AIO on one laptop with the data/buffer overflow chip enabled. Disabled that,...; Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Vostro Value, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Optiplex; Discussion threads 2008-01-04
(Dell Vostro unboxing): Dell Vostro unboxingGot 'two words' for you:"Cable ties" for under the desk.Same good experience..But can anyone tell me why I can only buy a Vostro through the Business not Consumer sections of their Website? I had to enter a spurious Company name to get the on-line system to allow...; Tags: Modems, Social Security, Web site development, Operational accounting, modem card, Dell Vostro, DVI, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Vostro unboxing, unboxing; Discussion threads 2008-01-04
News to know: Intel-OLPC divorce; iPod diagnostics; Vostro; Patch preview: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Intel's OLPC pullout sets up XO vs Classmate PC duel Christopher Dawson: OLPC and Intel part ways. What would my ideal education ultraportable look like? Techmeme. David Morgenstern: Testing the iPod's secret diagnostic tools Robin Harris: Microsoft...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Virtualization, Wireless LANs, Digital Music, Digital Media, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Wireless, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Blog posts 2008-01-04
Dell delivers Vostro value: After reporting all the problems ordering two new Dell Vostro mini-towers for Christmas, I wanted to follow-up with a report on what happened next: actually installing and using the machines. I took several photos of the unboxing and installation process for your enjoyment. Be sure to check out the pictures...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Machine, Games, Video Cards, Notebooks, Semiconductors, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-01-03
Speaking of design, Dell updates its 15.4-inch Inspiron notebooks: Speaking of design, Dell updates its 15.4-inch Inspiron notebooksAh, PC design strikes again.We'll paint the lid! Yeah, that'll make our computers cool. Same stock chassis, but with a painted lid!RE: Speaking of design, Dell updates its 15.4-inch Inspiron notebooksI didn't have to look up 'fuschia' I grew up with the...; Tags: Notebooks, lid, Dell Inspiron, Dell Updates, notebook, Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-01-03
Who's choosing XP over Vista?: One of the most accepted bits of conventional wisdom among pundits as 2007 draws to a close is that the marketplace has rejected Windows Vista in favor of Windows XP. The biggest piece of evidence is Dell's decision in April 2007, based on a vocal response via its Dell IdeaStorm...; Tags: Desktop, Implication, Notebook, Dell Computer Corp., Selection, Microsoft Windows Vista, Small Business, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2007-12-30
How Amazon screwed up my order: Sigh. Remember the wall-plugged Ethernet extender kit that I was waiting on to go with the twin Dell Vostro mini-towers (the computer I got double-charged for)? I ordered it from Amazon.com on December 13th, where it showed as "in stock". That day, I got a confirmation email that said: ...; Tags: Order, Amazon.com Inc., NetGear, Home Networking, E-mail, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2007-12-18
Twin Dell Vostros arrive: On December 12th I ordered two Dell Vostro mini-towers, and had a spot of trouble with the order. Dell double-charged my credit card, which triggered a fraud alert. Debbie from Dell is still looking into what happened, but meanwhile DHL delivered the machines on Monday afternoon....; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Ethernet, Home Networking, Litigation, Construction, Sales Channel, Financial Services, Networking, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Sales, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2007-12-18
How Dell screwed up my order: Yesterday I put in an order for twin Dell Vostro 200 mini-towers for the kids anyone who has two boys will understand why I had to get two identical machines. The transaction was simple, just using a credit card over a secure web site. I expected an uneventful sale and...; Tags: Card, Customer Service, Dell Computer Corp., Phone, Credit Card, Computer, Stephen, Sales Channel, Productivity, Financial Services, Sales, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2007-12-13
Dell's answer to HP and Apple: 2G Core 2 Duo, 20-inch monitor, $499: Dell's answer to HP and Apple: 2G Core 2 Duo, 20-inch monitor, $499Surprised at the display"Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP Analog Flat Panel Display"I figured that video outputs on just about all computers had gone digital and that moniot makers only kept the analog inputs for compatibility with older machines.Not...; Tags: Monitors & displays, Cellular phones, Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., monitor, 2G, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Discussion threads 2007-12-12