Whenever It's on, You're on — and Vice Versa.
Designed for small businesses, the Vostro™ 3550 laptop is packed with the features you need to stay connected and in control. Its 15.6" screen offers the convenience of an expanded workspace, without sacrificing the portability your business demands.
- Meet your new IT department: Launch the Dell Support Center with the touch of a button, or select optional Dell ProSupport for 24x7 assistance, including on-site.
- Collaborate virtually anywhere and everywhere: Connect to your colleagues and clients from virtually anywhere with a full high-definition (HD) Webcam, array mics, and preinstalled Web conferencing and voice-enhancing software.
Power up your business
Your business needs power. It needs speed and performance. Vostro laptops are your full-featured, business solution — an uncompromising mix of power and portability.- Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional.
- Outperform the competition: Experience smooth multitasking and lightning-fast performance with DDR3 memory. Take your business to the next level by pairing Vostro's 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors.
- Smarter graphics: Boost your graphics performance and optimize your battery life with Switchable Graphics Technology. When requiring less power, your laptop automatically switches to the smart Intel® integrated HD graphics — helping deliver more performance on a single battery charge.
- Faster data transfer: Sometimes your business can't wait, so why should you? Two USB 3.0 ports enable data transfers at up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0. Vostro laptops also include Bluetooth® 3.0, which transfers at up to 24 Mbps, allowing you to move large files in seconds.
Designed to last
Work virtually anywhere, anytime
Connecting and collaborating on-the-go has never been easier. Vostro laptops deliver a suite of hardware and software, tailored to meet your small business needs.
Collaborate from the road
Bring the boardroom to you with an HD webcam, digital array microphones to reduce background noise, preinstalled Skype and SRS Premium Voice Pro software for state-of-the-art collaboration.
Always connected
Connect from virtually anywhere* with optional WWAN, WIMAX supporting 4G or mobile broadband (U.S. Only).
Productivity, anytime.
Work anytime you please-day or night-with an optional backlit keyboard, all while enjoying up to 13 hours of battery life* with an optional 9-cell battery.
You take care of your business. We'll worry about your laptop.
Let our world-class support stand behind your business. With Vostro's launch manager, the touch of a button brings our support center to you. Here are a few other ways we keep your business running:
Processor Help Me Choose
- 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2640M processor (2.80 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.50 GHz)
- 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2350M processor (2.30 GHz, 1333, 3M cache)
- 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32bit (English)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit (English)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32bit XP Mode/Virtual PC (English)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit XP Mode/Virtual PC (English)
Chipset
- Mobile Intel® HM67 Express Chipset
Color Options
Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red, Brisbane Bronze (Color offerings vary by regions)
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- AMDTM Radeon HD6630M ,1GB
- Intel® HD Graphics 3000 (illegal with silver color for India)
DisplayHelp Me Choose
- 15.6" HD WLED Anti-Glare (1366x768) With Integrated web camera and microphone
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
- Up to 750GB* SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
Optical Drive
- Tray load: 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability
Power
- 6-cell Lithium Ion battery (48WHr)
9 cell Lithium Ion battery (90WHr) (Optional)
65 Watt Slim AC Adapter
90 Watt Slim AC Adapter
Security
- Fingerprint Reader with DigitalPersona® Software
Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Service
McAfee Security Center
Physical security – Cable lock chassis security slot and padlock
Backup Options
DataSafe Online
Dell Backup and Recovery Manager
Multimedia
- 2 integrated stereo speakers (4 ohm 2W x 2)
Integrated full Hi-def camera with digital array microphones
Connectivity
- Integrated Wired: Gigabit Ethernet network
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth Combo(BT V3.0+HS)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Network connector (RJ45)
USB 3.0 (2)
USB 2.0 (1)
USB 2.0/eSATA combo (1)
Microphone jack
Headphone/speaker out
8-in-1 card reader
34 mm ExpressCard
15-pin VGA video connector
HDMI™ connector
Full size, spill-resistant keyboard
Optional backlit keyboard
Standard Gesture Multi-Touchpad
Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 14.78"/375.4mm
Height: (front/back) 1.20-1.37inches/30.4-34.8mm
Depth: 10.24”/260.2mm
Starting weight: 2.47kg/5.45lb with 6-cell battery
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: P09F
Regulatory Type: P09F001
ENERGY STAR® 5.0 and EPEAT SILVER settings (available on select system configurations)
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Customer Spotlight
Vostro 3550
By: JBecker "...As a returning customer who has purchased several Vostro laptops over the past several years we continue to be pleased with the excellent customer service, quality of product and performance of the equipment. Each performs according to advertised data and our expectation. I recommend Dell to other businesses and family friends as well...." Read full review
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