The Dell Vostro V131 is a new business notebook from Dell, aimed at Small Businesses who need a powerful machine with long battery life at an affordable pricepoint.

The new business notebook joins the Vostro line of business notebooks from Dell. This line is known for affordable prices and quality notebooks with business sensibility, but not a lot of frills.

The new V131 changes this with a thin and light form factor that is further spiced up with a sharp look at optional bright red finish. If you ask me, this is a better looking notebook than the new consumer focused Inspiron 14z.

Dell Vostro V131 Comes in Red and Silver.

Vostro V131 Specs

The Vostro V131 is a 13.3″ notebook, powered by the latest Intel 2nd Gen processors (Up to Core i5), brings optional 3G and 4G connectivity, and can be configured with up to 4GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Surprisingly, this notebook also includes Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 3.0.

The notebook lacks an optical drive, which is no surprise given the size and 3.6 pound weight. You do get an integrated 1.0MP webcam and SRS Premium Voice Pro software bundled with the package to take advantage of the built in speakers and digital array mics.

If you choose to upgrade to the optional 6-cell battery, Dell claims you’ll get 9.5 hours of battery life which should translate into a little under a full day of work in the real world.

Dell Vostro V131 keyboard

The Vostro V131 has a chiclet style keyboard and includes the option to add a backlight for working in low light environments. The notebook also comes with a fingerprint reader standard and Absolute Lojack security software.

Small Business Extras

To boost the savings for small businesses V131 notebooks purchased in September will include the following extras as part of My Business Toolkit.

• Free website hosting form Web.com
• Ruby Receptionists – 30 days ro 100 minutes of free virtual receptionist service.
• 15 months of Trend Micro Antivirus Service
• Dell DataSafe – automatic data backups

More information on these specials will be available from Dell on September 1st.

Vostro V131 Price and Warranty

The Dell Vostro V131 notebooks start at $449, but most users will want to bump up to faster processors. The ULV processor and 2GB of RAM will have a tough time keeping up with the multitasking needs of many business users. Most small businesses will be best served by bumping up to the Intel Core i3 model which starts at $599, even though it only has 2GB RAM.

The V131 comes with a standard 1 year warranty with next business day on site service so that you aren’t stuck waiting for your notebook to get fixed while business passes you by.

Dell Vostro V131 Gallery

Dell Vostro V131 Launches With 9 Hour Battery and Small Extras is a post by Josh Smith from Notebooks.com.

The Dell Vostro 3000 line of small business focused notebooks has been refreshed to bring premium audio, 2nd Gen Intel Core i processors and a collection of new features to the popular small business lineup. One additional key feature is the option of a 12 hour battery on select Vostro 3000 models.

New Dell Vostro 3350, 3450, 3550, and 3750 Notebooks

“Whether you are pitching, analyzing, partnering or managing, the new Vostro 3000 series is designed to keep you collaborating with colleagues, partners and clients,” said Sam Burd, vice president Dell’s Consumer & SMB Product Group. “With the latest Vostro collaboration enhancements, entrepreneurs have a sleek, capable technology tool that helps them impress no matter the size of their business or technology budget.”

Dell Vostro 3000 Pricing and Availability:

The new Dell Vostro small business notebooks are available starting March 22nd from Dell.com. The Dell Vostro 3000 series is popular with small businesses in part because of the variety of sizes that range from 13.3″ up to 17.3″ and the low starting price.

• 13-inch 3350 – $599
• 14-inch 3450  - $499
• 15-inch 3550  - $499
• 17-inch 3750 – $549

Dell Vostro 3550 Notebook in Lucerne Red

Dell Vostro 3000 Specs and Features:

The Dell Vostro 300 series notebooks have the new 2nd Generation Intel Core i family of processors in them, which means you’ll have faster performance and thanks to the new integrated graphics noticeably improved graphical performance that translates into greater productivity. These Vostro notebooks have a built in HD webcam as well as a digital array mic and come with Skype preinstalled so you are ready to start connecting out of the box.

Other specs include the option for switchable graphic if you need more power and USB 3.0 ports to transfer data faster. On the connectivity side, there are a standard complement of WiFi b/g/n as well as Bluetooth 3.0.

On the audio side, the new Vostro 3000 series small business notebooks have SRS audio which delivers better sound for movies and games as well as pitches and presentations.

The Vostro 3350, Vostro 3450, Vostro 3550 and Vostro 3750 come in Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red and Brisbane Bronze.

Dell Vostro 3000 Security:

Dell Vostro 3000 small business notebooks come with a fingerpritn reader standard, to lock down your important files. The notebooks also come with Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, a cost effective security solution designed specifically for small businesses.

Dell Vostro 3000 Battery Life:

The battery life on the Dell Vostro 3000 notebooks will vary, but several models will be rated for up to 12 hours of battery life. Given the standard overstating, we expect that these notebooks would at the least last all day.

Dell Vostro 3000 Support:

Like the rest of the Dell Small Business notebooks, the new Vostro notebooks can be purchased with extra support through the Dell ProSupport services. There are numerous levels of service including 24/7 support if you need it.

“In this age of 24×7 communications, it is critical for small and mid-sized businesses to connect with their clients and employees regardless of location or time zone,” said Sanjeev Aggarwal, Principal and Founder, SMB Group in the Dell announcement. “Small businesses are ready for the kinds of collaboration capabilities Dell is introducing in the Vostro 3000 series to get them to the next level of productivity.”

Vostro 3550 Notebook in Aberdeen Silver

Dell Vostro 3000 SMB Notebooks Get 2nd Gen Intel & 12 Hr Battery Option is a post by Josh Smith from Notebooks.com.

Dell has just unveiled the Dell Vostro V130 ultraportable business laptop at th Dell Means Business Event in San Francisco today, alongside the refresh of the Latitude E Family of business laptops. The Vostro V130 is a 13.3″ laptop that weighs in at 3.5 pounds and is designed to provide business users with portability without the need to sacrifice on build quality.

Dell Vostro V130 Processor and RAM:

The Dell Vostro V130 will be powered by up to an Intel Core i5 ULV processor with up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. The Vostro V130 will use integrated Intel graphics.

Dell Vostro V130 Connectivity:

The Vostro V130 can connect to Wireless N networks or to cellular networks with the user accessible SIM card slot or via WiMax. The laptop also has a built in 2.0 MP webcam for video chatting and support for USB 2.0, eSATA and BlueTooth 3.0.

Dell Vostro V130 Design:

The V130 has an aluminum case with zinc hinges and a magnesium alloy palmrest to provide a more durable laptop without the need for extra weight. The 13.3″ laptop has a full size keyboard and weighs 3.5 pounds.

Dell Vostro V130 Pricing and Availability:

The Vostro V130 is available starting today with options beginning at just $429 for the Ubuntu version.

Dell Vostro V130 Detailed Specs:

Dell Vostro V130 Businesss Ultraportable Announced is a post by Josh Smith from Notebooks.com.

Dell Small Business is cutting prices on its Vostro Line of laptops in the spirit of Black Friday sales for discounts ranging from $60 off the FastTrack Vostro V3400 to $189 off the FastTrack Vostro V3500 — including free shipping for models over $599.

As part of this pre-Black Friday Promotion, you can get the following laptop deals:

• Vostro v13 – $539 ($180 off)
• FastTrack Vostro 1014 – $539 ($80 off)
• FastTrack Vostro 3400 – $579 ($60 off)
• FastTrack Vostro 3500 – $619 ($90 off)
• FastTrack Vostro 3700 – $734 ($100 off)
• FastTrack Vostro 3500 – $799 ($189 off)

These business notebooks are on sale for a limited time and come in an array of sizes and processor combinations to meet numerous needs.

Deal: Up to $189 Off Dell Vostro Laptops is a post by Josh Smith from Notebooks.com.

Our friend Jason Dunn from Digital Home Thoughts got his hands on a Dell Vostro V13.  The Vostro line is Dell’s affordable business line of notebook PCs and were originally based off of Dell’s Inspiron consumer lineup. Times have changed though and the Vostro V13 looks like it’s all grown up.

As Jason points out in his video, Vostro notebooks have a reputation of being a bit on the chunky side. Dell’s slimmed things down considerably and the V13 looks pretty nifty. The Dell Vostro V13 notebook has a 13.3″ display and weighs in at 3.5 pounds, which means its small enough to tote around all day long. It runs on a low-voltage Intel processor for extended battery life.

The Dell Vostro V13 starts at just $549 with Windows 7 ($449 with Linux) at Dell’s SMB store.  Check out the videos over at Digital Home Thoughts, including a look inside the notebook.

Dell Vostro V13 Unboxed and on Video is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Dell’s Vostro line, oriented at small business users, just got a little more affordable! Dell released two new coupons which stack with the already discounted prices, letting you grab a business quality notebook for under $400. If you’re looking at the Vostro A860, you can save up to $150 off a well-configured model equipped with a Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 Processor, 2GB RAM, a 250GB HD, and a 15.6″ screen. If you’re in the market for another type of Vostro computer, you can save $50 off your purchase! See below for the coupon codes and other details:

To save $150 off this Vostro A860, use coupon code: ?MQS3ZPFT8NR4T

Terms: One coupon per customer. One time use only. Non-transferable. Offers combinable with other offers, discounts and coupons. Offer valid only on Vostro A860 Laptop e-value code: bqcwadz .  Excludes all other laptops not listed above. Limit of 5 promotional items per customer. Expires 10/30.

To save $50 off another type of Vostro notebook or netbook, use coupon code: W$31FS$KTNBCLV

Terms: One coupon per customer. One time use only. Non-transferable. Offers combinable with other offers, discounts and coupons. Offer valid on Vostro laptops. Excludes all Fast Track systems: BQCW3Q1, BQPMCM7, BQCWCQ1, BQCWCQ1b, BQCWCQ1A, BQCWCQ3, BQCW5Q3, BQCWCW7 . It also excludes Vostro A90 and Vostro A860 laptops. Limit of 5 promotional items per customer. Expires 10/28.

Discounts on Dell’s Vostro Notebooks is a post by Bogdan Semida from Notebooks.com.

A few months ago I started going to a young doctor in San Francisco who uses mobile technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. I blogged about my first visit, recorded a quick video and the good folks at BNet took notice. They published a video that shows Dr. John Selle’s Tablet PC and notebooks in action.

With my previous doctor I always wondered what happened to those scraps of paper he’d scribble notes on during my visits. I realized that my car had better digital maintenance records than I did. But with Dr. Selle’s system I can see my vitals being fed into my digital health records as they’re being taken.

The nurses use Dell Vostro notebooks, Dr. Selle uses a Motion Computing Tablet PC and his partner uses a Lenovo ThinkPad x61t Tablet PC.

The vast majority of American’s health records are in paper form and inaccessible in case of an emergency. If you’re searching for a new doctor I highly recommend finding one that’s up to date with technology.His system cost about $6,000 to setup and he pays about $300 per month for the EMR service.

Dr. TabletPC: Video of my Doctor’s Mobile Technology (new video) is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.