Advantages and Disadvantages of Dell Studio One 19 (Review)
Posted on | April 22, 2010 | No Comments
Studio One 19 is Dell’s newest take on the idea of the all-in-one computer, and it’s certainly memorable. Let’s take a deeper look and see how it stacks up. The starting price for the Dell Studio One 19 all-in-one computer is $699.
Like many all-in-one computers, the Studio One 19 is a mix of desktop and laptop parts, though this one is certainly more desktop than most. The processor options for the Studio One 19 line range all the way from low-end Pentium Dual-Core CPUs to much stronger Core 2 Quad processors. No AMD options are available. Still, even the low-end E5200 in our review unit managed to play through a number of 1080p h.264-encoded movie trailers from Apple’s Quicktime site. Only one of the many clips exhibited any kind of stuttering, and it showed the same stuttering on other computers with beefier processors, so I’m inclined to think it’s poor encoding.
Advantages:
Fun multitouch programs
Good speakers
Built-in wireless
Built-in webcam
Good wireless keyboard
Disadvantages:
Some programs buggy
Audible fan noise
Can’t customize Touch Zone
Wireless mouse seems fragile
Dell Studio One 19 Specs:
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 @ 2.5GHz (2MB L2 cache)
Memory: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM
Hard drive: 500GB SATA @ 7200RPM
Optical drive: 8X DVD+/-RW
Sound: Integrated HD audio with built-in stereo speakers
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 integrated graphics
Networking: 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless networking: 802.11b/g/n wi-fi
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Power supply: 180 watt internal
Built-in 7-in-1 memory card reader
Inputs: 6 USB2.0 (2 side, 4 back), 2.1 audio out + headphone/microphone jacks
18.5-inch multitouch display with 1366×768 resolution
1.3MP webcam and microphone
Dimensions: 22 x 15.5 x 3.2 inches (H x W x D)
Warranty: One-year limited parts and labor
Weight: 22.7 pounds
Dell Studio One 19 gets so much right but doesn’t quite make it all the way. It combines a unique and stylish design, high quality components and an interesting interface; it simply lacks a little final polish that could really push it to the next level. Dell is obviously staking out some new ground compared to where they’ve been before, and a lot of it is simply going to be trial and error. There’s little doubt that the Studio all-in-one line will expand and get better as time goes on, and the Studio One 19 is a decent first step to that long-term goal.
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