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Review summary: The Dell Studio 15 is currently the smallest of Dell's Studio laptop range you can buy and, like the larger Studio 17, draws its styling directly from XPS models. As such, you'll find the same wedge-shaped profile, range of coloured lids and stylish ...

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 though

Review summary: Just because you want to save a few bucks and get a Dell doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice anything in terms of performance. ..

Verdict: Just because you want to save a few bucks and get a Dell doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice anything in terms of performance. The Studio line of notebooks from Dell is largely designed to be functional and fashionable at the same time, while ...

Review summary: Designed to sit between the low-end Inspiron and high-end XPS families, it comes in 15in and 17in flavours and its target audience could be pretty much anyone: few laptops are as customisable as this.

Verdict: Seven colour options are available for the lid alone, from the surprisingly tasteful orange on our review model, to the visually painful lime green. There are even four options for the trim surrounding the screen, although these are sensibly limited ...

Review summary: Does the funky new line deliver?

Verdict: The Dell Studio 15 is a reasonable compromise between portability and price. The screen is great and the keyboard highly usable. However, battery life is poor and performance, at this price, is satisfactory rather than outstanding.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Yet another addition to Dell's laptop line-up, but how does it fit in with the rest?