- 2.3GHz processor
- 4GB DDR3 memory
- 32GB memory
- Intel HD graphics 3000
- Six-cell battery
The Dell Vostro V131 exudes a distinctively masculine style, which makes it stand out from the rest of the notebook pack.
For a start, this Dell Vostro V131 13.3-inch workhorse has an angular hinge that lets you rotate the screen.
Like its predecessor, the Vostro 3450, the Dell Vostro V131 retains the brushed aluminium lid and chrome edges that surround its recessed keyboard and touchpad. Media controls are also baked into the function keys.
While the chiclet-style keyboard provides good tactile response, it is not illuminated with backlights like the Vostro 3450.
At the top right corner of the laptop’s base are two buttons for launching Windows mobility settings and utility tools. A third button can be programmed to fire up any program on the computer.
Dell Vostro V131
The laptop’s matte display is bright and sharp enough for viewing documents and watching high-definition videos. Colors are more vibrant and saturated compared to the Vostro 3450.
Dell users who loath the Vostro 3450′s bulk will welcome the Vostro V131, which is half a kilogram lighter. As it does not have an optical drive, the V131 is also half an inch thinner.
With a skinnier frame, the Dell Vostro V131 is in a much better position than the Vostro 3450 to compete with Lenovo’s ThinkPad Edge E420, a rival machine that has been riding on its ThinkPad traditions and stylish design.
In terms of performance, the Vostro V131 holds its own against the Vostro 3450 and ThinkPad Edge E420.
In the PCMark Vantage test of computing mettle, the Vostro V131 notched a score of 6,751 points, while the Vostro 3450 and ThinkPad Edge E420 scored 6,226 and 6,222 points respectively.
Like almost all business laptops, the Vostro V131, which uses Intel HD integrated graphics, is not apt at running 3-D graphics.
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