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Review summary: UPDATED | Dell's new Studio 15 notebook is sure to be too sexy for your work IT department.

Review summary: The Dell Studio 15 is a nice looking laptop with some decent firepower at a reasonable price.

Pros: Stylish design, Bright, sharp display, Great battery life, Good value

Cons: On the bulky side, Runs warm, Dedicated GPU doesn’t meet expectations ;

Verdict: If only it were lighter it might actually be as smooth as it looks, but at 6.11 lbs (more with the 9-cell battery) you won’t be casually lifting up the studio with one hand to show it off (not that we recommend that anyway). With dimensions of 14â ...

Review summary: You can usually predict solid, reliable performance from a Dell; that's why so many businesses use them. We got our hands on the latest in a long line of of laptops, the Studio 15. Keep reading to see whether it lives up to Dell's reputation.

Verdict: When it comes down to it, you are left with plenty of choices. The Studio is really a specific line that caters to a specific type of user, just as the Inspiron and XPS lines are. With that being said, if you are looking for a computer that is ...

Review summary: Dell's Studio range was created to plug the gap between its entry-level consumer Inspiron range and high-end XPS models. The Studio 15 is currently the smallest Studio laptop you can buy and, like the bigger Studio 17, draws its styling directly from ...

Verdict: As such, you'll find the same wedge-shaped profile, range of coloured lids and stylish features, such as the slot-loading optical drive. Build quality isn't quite as good as the more expensive XPS models, with plastic used in place of brushed ...

Review summary: Dell's laptop range seems to cover every base: there's Inspiron for budget buyers, XPS if you want something a little more plush, and the super-high-end Alienware models for the big spenders

Verdict: Now available without brown paper bag. A great laptop, just not quite the bargain we'd expect from Dell.