Dell Vostro A840 and A860 laptops

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Dell™ Vostro™ A840 and A860 laptops

Dell has announced the two new laptops joining its Vostro series, the A860 and A840. Dedicated to helping your business succeed, Dell is leading the way in designing solutions to meet your needs at every stage of growth. Dell's latest Vostro models deliver affordable solutions to address basic computing tasks on any budget. With two new laptops to choose from, you will be ready for business with features optimized for everyday office computing.

The Vostro A860 is mainly meant for business tasks. It is Dell’s first 15.6-inch notebook and uses a 16:9 aspect ratio display. The key features of Vostro A860 includes an HD widescreen LCD with anti-glare coating, integrated network modem and wireless connectivity with optional Bluetooth capability.

The Vostro A840, on the other hand, is smaller in size as compared to Vostro A860. The 14.1 inch A840 has WXGA display. It also incorporates HD widescreen LCD with anti-glare coating and offers reliability with mobile business computing.

Both of these have almost same internal specifications. Both laptops have 1GB of RAM, 160GB or 120GB hard disks, CD/DVD burners, Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth. Processors range from Celeron to Core 2 Duo, and the OS option is Vista or Ubuntu. The best feature is that both of these can be customized to choose preferred processors and operating systems.

Other than those features, the Vostro A860 and A840 are pretty much your standard laptops. The Vostro A840 is supposed to come out anytime this week while the Vostro A860 will be out sometime in September. Pricing for these two laptops vary depending on their pre-configurations.

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Dell™ Vostro™ A840 Specifications


Operating Systems

• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
• Ubuntu® Linux 8.04

Processor Type

• Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 (1.86GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
• Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core T1400 (1.73GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
• Intel Celeron 560 (2.13GHz, 1M L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)

Chipset

• Intel® GM965 Express chipset with ICH8M

Graphics

• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100+

Displays

• 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) with anti-glare

Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB
• Two memory slots offering up to 4GB3
• Memory Bandwidth: 667 MHz

Battery

• 4-cell 32 WHr or 6-cell 48 WHr "smart" lithium ion battery

Power Supply

• 65 Watt AC adapter

Primary Storage

• 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive: 80GB, 120GB

Connectivity Options

• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard
• Integrated 10/100 RJ 45 Ethernet network interface
• 56K v92 Internal Data/Fax Modem
• Optional Bluetooth® Module (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

Optical Drive/Media Bay

• 24X DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability

Audio

• One audio speaker with enclosure

Expansion Slots

• 3-in-1 media memory card reader SD/SDIO/MMC
• Security cable slot
• AC adapter connector

Ports

• IEEE-1394a
• USB 2.0 (x2)
• VGA
• RJ-45 10/100 and RJ-11 56k v.92
• Mic-in
• Headphone jacks

Dimensions (HxWxD) & Weight

• 31.1 mm front – 35.6 mm back x 339.7 mm x 250 mm
• Starting weight with 4-cell battery is 2.03 kg
• Starting weight with 6-cell battery is 2.11 kg

Standard Warranty

• 1 year limited hardware warranty

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Dell™ Vostro™ A860 Specifications


Operating Systems

• Genuine Windows Vista® Business
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
• Ubuntu® Linux 8.041

Processor Type

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2390 (1.86GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
• Intel Celeron Dual-Core T1400 (1.73GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
• Intel Celeron 560 (2.13GHz, 1M L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)

Chipset

• Intel GM965 Express chipset with ICH8M

Graphics

• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100+

Displays

• 15.6" Widescreen HD (1366 x 768) with anti-glare

Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB
• Two memory slots offering up to 4GB3
• Memory Bandwidth: 667 MHz

Battery

• 4-cell 32 WHr or 6-cell 48 WHr “smart” lithium ion battery

Power Supply

• 65 Watt AC adapter

Primary Storage

• 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive: 80GB, 120GB, 160GB

Connectivity Options

• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard
• Integrated 10/100 RJ 45 Ethernet network interface
• 56K v92 Internal Data/Fax Modem
• Optional Bluetooth® Module (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

Optical Drive/Media Bay

• 24X DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability

Audio

• One audio speaker with enclosure

Expansion Slots

• Type I/II PCMCIA PC card slot
• 3-in-1 media memory card reader SD/SDIO/MMC
• Security cable slot
• AC adapter connector

Ports

• IEEE-1394a
• USB 2.0 (x2)
• VGA
• RJ-45 10/100 and RJ-11 56k v.92
• Mic-in
• Headphone jacks

Dimensions (HxWxD) & Weight

• 31.5 mm front – 36.8 mm back x 376 mm x 255 mm
• Starting weight with 4-cell battery is 2.46 kg
• Starting weight with 6-cell battery is 2.54 kg

Standard Warranty

• 1 year limited hardware warranty

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Recommended External Peripherals and Accessories


For Dell Vostro A840 Laptop

• Customer Kits
  2nd battery 6-cell: In separate box
  2nd battery charger: In separate box
  
  
• External displays
  DellTM E1609W, E1909W, E178FP, E198FP, E178WFP, E198WFP
  
  
• Printers
  Dell 1110, Dell 2330d, and Dell 2330n
  Dell V105, Dell V305, Dell V505
  
  
• Projectors
  Dell 1609WX, 1409X, 2309X

For Dell Vostro A860 Laptop

• Customer Kits
  2nd battery 6-cell: In separate box
  2nd battery charger: In separate box
  
  
• External displays
  Dell E1609W, E1909W, E178FP, E198FP, E178WFP, E198WFP
  
  
• Printers
  Dell 1110, Dell 2330d, and Dell 2330n
  Dell V105, Dell V305, Dell V505
  
  
• Projectors
  Dell 1609WX, 1409X, 2309X

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Features of Dell Vostro A840 and A860 Laptops

Everyday Business Mobility

These systems are ideal for customers interested in transitioning from desktop to mobile computing.


Compact Affordability

They offer the same practical technology for mobile business computing, but for small business customers who value mobility and compact size at an affordable price offering.


Affordable

These systems enable growing businesses to increase productivity through basic business and everyday computing applications.


Easy to maintain

The set configurations are easy to set up and maintain, delivering out-of-the-box productivity. The systems are also pre-configured with core office productivity applications and only the software customers want.


Reliable solutions

Hardware failures can compromise your productivity. Dell helps you avoid them with high-quality industry-standard components and proven Intel® technology. Each system is reliability tested under Dell’s stringent quality standards, so it will perform as expected upon arrival. Designed for everyday mobile office computing, the Vostro A840 and A860 laptops are ready to help you take on the rigors of your business day and keep you looking professional.

The new Vostro products reflect Dell’s reputation for high-quality standards and underwent up to 7,000 hours of rigorous reliability testing.


Worry-free Service & Support from DELL

Dell’s services and support are easy to use and designed to keep your growing business on track and in budget. Dell can provide you with the services and support you need to help you remain focused on your business — not on your technology. If problems should arise, our knowledgeable technicians are ready to help with solutions tailored for your specific needs.


Advantages of Dell Vostro A840 and A860 Laptops

1. Compact and easy to take anywhere.
   
   
2. Integrated Wi-Fi, modem and Bluetooth® options keep you connected and in sync for on-the-go collaboration.
   
   
3. Easy to deploy and manage for out-of-the-box productivity.
   
   
4. Pre-configured with core office productivity applications and no annoying trialware.
   
   
5. The prohibitive cost of technology, especially mobility.
   
   
6. Product reliability and quality.
   
   
7. Finding solutions that are easy to set up and maintain.
   
   
8. Accessible support and services.

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Originally Posted by Yogesh

Dell™ Vostro™ A840 Specifications

• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard
• Integrated 10/100 RJ 45 Ethernet network interface
• 56K v92 Internal Data/Fax Modem
• Optional Bluetooth® Module (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

Which is part number for Bluetooth® Module dell vostro A840?