Dell has presented new notebooks in a new brand called Vostro, there are 4 different models with considerable differences. The lowest model is the Vostro 1000 that comes wih dual core AMD processors, 2GB of RAM memory and a hard-drive with 120GB. It includes a media card reader and a 15.4-inch display. The good part is the choice between Windows Vista or XP.

The other Vostro notebooks ? 1400, 1500 and 1700 ? feature different display screen sizes, that go from the lowest 14.1-inch, to the highest 17-inch anti-glare display. Besides different graphics card for each laptop, the following specifications are equal for all the models: Wi-Fi, optional bluetooth, 8 hours of dell vostro 1400 battery life, up to 4GB of RAM memory, 8-in-1 media card reader, and an optional web camera. On top of all this, the laptops come with Media Direct + Instant Office which is a one-button quick function to view Office documents, the calendar, and contacts.

Dell Vostro 1400 with 14.1" display, Vostro 1500 with 15.4" display, and Vostro1700 with 17" display are based on Intel Santa Rosa platform with all the features of this platform include:

- The choice of Intel PM965 chipset and discrete graphics card of dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or GeForce 8400M GS to support Direct X10
- The choice of Intel GM965 chipset with integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics for budget level
- Internal Wi-Fi 802.11g, a/g, or the option of Wireless-N (802.11 a/g/n)
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processors with 800MHz FSB

All Dell Vostro 1400 systems are very customizable in different parts include processor, hard drive, optical drive the resolution and technology (the different kinds of wide screen) of display, graphic cards and wireless network.

Specifications:

• CORE 2 DUO T8100 2.10GHz
• DVD+/-RW
• 160GB HD (5400RPM)
• Intel 3945 WLAN Mini-Card EUR
• UK/Irish - (QWERTY) - Internal Keyboard
• 90W AC Adapter
• Shipping power cord
• V1400 Matte Jet Black No Camera
• Vista OnLine Getting Started Guide (WW
• Battery 6 Cell
• MS Vista Premium Logo Label NB (small
• Roxio Vista - Creator / MYDVD 9.0
• Image Restore - Vista
• V1400 Matte Jet Black with 2.0 MP camera
• 3.0GB, 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory (1 x 1024
• Internal 56K Modem Notebook - UK
• V1400 14.1 WXGA+ (1440 x 900) TrueLife
• English Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (32Bit OS)

In WorldBench 6 the Vostro 1400 scored 82, a very decent result, especially for a business unit. The battery test was also very impressive. In our DVD rundown test the Vostro 1400 battery lasted 195 minutes, well beyond the average. As this is a worst-case scenario test we expect the Dell Vostro 1400 will last longer under normal usage conditions. Encoding tests also showed good results, a testament to the CPU. Encoding 53 minutes worth of WAV files to 192Kbps MP3 files took just 79 seconds in iTunes and 118 seconds in Cdex.

The Dell Vostro 1400 battery is one of three Dell Vostro notebooks. Also in the range are the 15in Dell Vostro 1500 and Dell Vostro 1000 notebooks.

This Dell Vostro 1400 with Windows XP, 14.1 in screen, bought new in January of 2008. It has 1GB Memory and 160GB Hard Drive. I have not had any problems with it, it has some added software but it still has plenty of memory. just give me an email if interested. I have the 1505 Wireless card, Instaled Security Software. I also have the 9-cell Battery which runs for about 6 Hours on the dell Vostro 1400 laptop battery. It is nice all around and has many nice additions. The bottom left Control button and Function key have started to stick lately, they are still usuable. great computer for a student or a home computer.