![]() ![]() If you buy the Vostro 2520 directly from Dell, you can configure it with either Windows 7 or Windows 8. Our test device is delivered with Ubuntu Linux 11.10 preinstalled. A webcam is installed in the display bezel.ĭell does not include any accessories apart from a few manuals and quick start posters. An old acquaintance known from many laptops provides cabled network connections: a gigabit Ethernet chip from Realtek's RTL8168/8111 family. It supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi standards and also supplies the laptop with Bluetooth 4.0. The Vostro 2520 harbors Dell's own Wi-Fi module, Dell 1704. It's not possible to open the lid with only one hand because the hinges are pulled too tight. The hinges keep the lid firmly in position. The lid is quite easily warped and its back can be dented without much effort. The lid's back is coated with a ribbed, rubber layer that protects the back from bumps and scratches. Nevertheless, the latter exhibits an overall more stable build. ![]() The Vostro 2520 does not have to fear a comparison with the Vostro 3560's casing. It can only be warped slightly when held at its two front corners and produces a noise in that case. The casing's stiffness is also acceptable in view of the price. It yields more intensely when the casing is pressed in the keyboard's lower left area. The keyboard's bezel and the gaps between the keys are glossy and downright attract fingerprints. ![]() Regrettably, Dell has decided to not completely rely on matte surfaces. The silver-gray plastic bezel that surrounds the base unit supplies a color contrast. The Vostro 2520's casing features a dark, matte gray color, which Dell has dubbed "London Slate". HP's 650 and Asus' Pro P53E-SO102X do not sport any metal parts. The Vostro 2520's casing is mainly made of plastic. Only the base unit's top is metal and gives the laptop a much higher quality look. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |