Vostro 3550 laptop (with 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors)

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Style-minded small business professionals, seeking a full-featured 15” portable laptop that offers maximum mobility, more internal muscle and a larger visual workspace.

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Online Price $974*
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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Windows® 7
Memory 4GB
Hard Drive 500GB
2nd Generation Intel® Core™  i3 processor
Windows® 7
Memory 2GB
Hard Drive 320GB
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Windows® 7
Memory 4GB
Hard Drive 500GB
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Windows® 7
Memory 4GB
Hard Drive 500GB
Powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i3 processor
Starting Price $1,299*
Cash Off $325*
Online Price $974*
Online Price $999*
Online Price $1,099*
Starting Price $1,299*
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Vostro 3550 laptop - power up your business

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

With a wide, durable metal hinge for added support, and a sturdy aluminum casing (available in Lucerne Red, Brisbane Bronze and Aberdeen Silver), Vostro laptops are a smart investment in the future of your business.
Vostro 3550 - Designed to last
Vostro 3550 - Work virtually anywhere, anytime

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:

Vostro 3550 - Your complete IT solution
Your complete IT solution: Let us be your business' IT department. With optional Dell ProSupport1 services, you get the attention you need 24x7, on the phone, online or on-site.
Vostro 3550 - Care when accidents happen
Care when accidents happen: Your Vostro's spill-resistant keyboard can guard against minor liquid spills, while Dell's Accidental Damage Protection Service* can keep you up and running.
Vostro 3550 - Solid security
Solid security: Help secure your data with a fingerprint reader, secure data encryption, Trend Micro virus protection.Your data is safe with Vostro.
Vostro 3550 - Never lose your data
Never lose your data: Storing and recovering data is easy with Dell DataSafe™ online backup service and recovery manager.

Processor Help Me Choose

  • 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz)
  • 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)

Operating SystemHelp Me Choose

  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit (English)
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32bit (English)
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32bit XP Mode/Virtual PC (English)
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit XP Mode/Virtual PC (English)

Memory*

    • Up to 6GB* DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz

Chipset

  • Mobile Intel® HM67 Express Chipset


    Color Options

    Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red, Brisbane Bronze (Color offerings vary by regions)

Video Card

  • Intel® HD Graphics 3000 (illegal with silver color for India)

Display

  • 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

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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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