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The Dell Vostro A860 is a relatively inexpensive laptop, one of the cheaper in the Vostro line, that is designed on the go small business needs. It comes with a modest 15.6" anti-glare widescreen HD LCD display that is great for viewing, and keeps the weight of the laptop less than other laptops with larger screens. One attractive feature of the Dell Vostro A860 is that it does not come preinstalled with spamware - trial software that takes up space and processing power without offering the consumer anything more than more places to spend money. Since it doesn't come pre-loaded with junk, it is much faster to set up and get ready for immediate use. The Dell Vostro A860 is covered by a one year standard limited hardware warranty for parts and labor. To help the consumer not need to make use of that warranty, the laptop comes with an exterior coating and a sealed keyboard to help protect against dust and accidental liquid spills.
MSRP $429.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Intel Celeron 560
- Geuine Windows Vista Home Basic
- Intel GM965 Express chipset with ICH8M
- 15.6" Wide Display HD with anti-glare
- Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
- 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive: 120GB, or 160GB
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100+
- Kensington cable lock slot
- One auto speaker
- 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi standard
- Optional Bluetooth Module
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Dell Vostro A860
• Dell Vostro A860
UPC: 884483097265
EAN: 884483097265
Competitors
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- HDMI output
- good build quality
- affordable price
Cons
- heavy at almost 6 pounds
- off center trackpad with single button rocker
- poorer battery life and performance compared to Intel models
Dell Vostro A860
vs.
Acer Aspire 5536
MSRP $500.00
Released March, 2009
The MSi VR601 is a lower-end notebook computer with a 15.4" screen. It is available in black and silver for under $500, placing it among the cheapest laptops in its class. It utilizes an older, 2.0GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor and integrated graphics. Another area of compromise, according to reviews, is build quality. The...
Dell Vostro A860
vs.
MSi VR601
MSRP $500.00
Released June, 2009
The Acer Aspire 5738 is a mid-range consumer notebook for portable, everyday computing. It features a 15.6-inch display, and weighs 6.2 pounds. Although available in several configurations, the 5738 is most commonly found with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, clocking in at 2.0 GHz, and featuring 3 GB of RAM, with a 320...
Dell Vostro A860
vs.
Acer Aspire 5738
MSRP $400.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Crisp display
- Budget friendly
- easy ram upgrade access
Cons
- Low CPU performance
- Vey low end ATi 1200xpress graphics
- 2 usb ports
Dell Vostro A860
vs.
Acer Aspire 5515
MSRP $400.00
Released May, 2009
The Acer Aspire 5516 is an entry-level notebook computer, affordable but lacking advanced performance. Powered by a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon single-core processor, it features 2 GB of RAM and a 160 or 250 GB hard drive. To the 5515, the 5516 adds the 250GB storage option and features a larger, brighter, 15.6-inch 16:9 display....
Dell Vostro A860
vs.
Acer Aspire 5516
Reviews
August 17, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- no pre-installed crapware
- quality display panel - matte surface (less glare), high definition (720p capable) resolution
- no-nonsense aesthetic
- sealed keyboard to help avoid shorts caused by spills
Cons
- Dell build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to other system manufacturers
- not as configurable as other Dell options
- sagging keyboard
- cheap plastic enclosure
- noisy
- gets fairly hot, even considering its low-end hardware
- slow hardware - Intel GMA graphics, Celeron processor - only ideal for those interested in the most basic productivity software
- mono speaker
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September 11, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- no pre-installed crapware
- quality display panel - matte surface (less glare), high definition (720p capable) resolution
- elegant deseign
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