Dell Studio 14z Review

The Studio 14z is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch notebook Dell has ever produced.

It has a 8-cell battery which promise more than 5 hours of battery life, a HD (720p/900p resolution) screen, powerful speakers, up to 500GB worth of hard drive storage, and above average graphics performance. The only drawback of this laptop is that it does not have an optical drive. But for those who are more likely to download software and entertainment than use a disc, this thin and light system is ideal for streaming content and playing digital files. And similar to other laptop models from Dell, the Dell Studio 14z is available in various colors and design that you can choose to reflect your personal style. The available colors include Black Chain Link, Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Plum Purple, Ruby Red, and Promise Pink.


Specification and feature highlight for the Dell Studio 14z:

• Intel Pentium Dual Core or Intel Core 2 Duo standard voltage processors up to T9550 (2.66GHz, 1066Mhz FSB, 6MB Cache)
• Up to 5GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3
• Up to 500GB HDD capacity
• Energy-efficient, mercury-free, 14.0-inch 16:9 WLED display with HD resolution (1366x768 or 1600x900)
• Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
• Optional 8-in-1 Media Card Reader via 34mm Express Card slot
• Standard 1.3MP webcam with dual digital array mics
• Digital Video/Audio via HDMI and DisplayPort
• Six-cell battery standard, optional slim design 8-cell battery for up to 6:46 hours of battery life
• Gesture-based touch pad controls to help improve productivity
• Starting weight of 4.3 pounds
• Thin design for students who want a combination of power and mobility (Dimensions: 0.79"-1.2" x 13.2" x 9.0")
• PowerShare - Charge your USB-connected cell phone and other mobile devices via the USB 2.0/eSATA combo port even when you’re unplugged from a power outlet
• Standard FastAccess Facial Recognition Software to help prevent unauthorized access to your computer
• Optional Phoenix Failsafe Theft Protection to help protect laptop and data in event of theft

The following are the review and unboxing videos of the Dell Studio 14z by digitalhomethoughts.com.

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Conclusion:
If you can live without an optical drive, the Dell Studio 14z is definitely a great choice. It has an attractive design, long battery life, good speakers, and strong graphics performance.