Dell Vostro A860 is the all new new 15.6″ Widescreen (16:9 ratio) line of laptops released by Dell. Aimed at budget business user, this new Dell offers a lot at low price.
This laptop is built to last & has a special metallic exterior coating designed to protect the device from unsightly scratches, although it is also more prone to finger smudges. Dell has departed from the boxy Vostro 1510 look & this machine has very nice contours. Silver trackpad on a black surface provides a nice contrast, but visually looks a little small.
One of the biggest plus point of the machine has to be the screen .. which is beautiful .. especially considering this a budget machine. Matt widescreen HD LCD with anti-glare technology means that you can use the laptop for extended periods of time without causing eye strain. The mylar sealed keyboard helps prevent water and dust from reaching the motherboard.
Dell has always been known for producing performance machine & 2.0 Ghz dual core processor under the hood is more than adequate for most people, except for the very demanding users. On the connectivity end, the system is equipped with 802.11 b/g Wifi, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, & quickly becoming extinct v.92 data/fax modem. Battery life is decent at around 2 hours, comparable to the other 15.4″ notebook machines.
The only downside is the mono loudspeaker, which is fine for normal usage, but is by no means HiFi sound. So for anybody who is looking for more than basic sound quality, plugging in your audio system to the headphone jack is the only option. The other thing is that the machine tends to be a little noisy when the cooling fans kick in.
All in all, Dell Vostro A860 shows Dell’s commitment to producing nice looking, high performance, low budget machines, which are always welcomed by markets such as ours in Pakistan. For more details, please have a look at the link below.
Before finally buying a laptop, yesterday I went out to survey new laptop market in Lahore to have an idea what to buy and most importantly where to buy. I had three destinations in my mind: Hafeez Centre, My Shop and Metro. My main concern was to find a place where they won’t be selling a used/refurbished laptop to me as brand new. At Hafeez Centre, the scene was usual chaos. I went to a small shop and then to Panorama. The general environment was same everywhere: it was hard to know who were the sales persons inside the shops and who were the customers like me; there was no place to sit and talk to anyone; there was no one to listen to you and answer properly; the result: no idea what is being told and what is actually being sold and so on. I left Hafeez Centre more confused about laptops than I was when I entered the place.
Next stop was My Shop and I had a feeling that even there I would encounter the same usual inadequate, incomplete response and thus would go to Metro to get a packed, new laptop.
At My Shop, the attention and information that Mr. Usman Shehzad gave to me completely changed my mind. I was surprised that he extensively went into great details in answering my questions. I felt happy that he was honestly giving me very straightforward guidance. He was not just trying to make a sale. He was actually helping me in reaching a decision. He encouraged me to consider economical options instead of just trying to persuade me to buy the most expensive equipment. He was not discouraging me from going to other laptop stores. The information he gave me about laptops was solid, relevant stuff instead of just half-baked guesswork. I was so satisfied after talking to him that I dropped the idea of going to Metro. Afterwards, I happened to speak to Mr. Muhammad Ahmad. He also answered my software related queries with similar ability and patience.
The way these guys are attending walk–in customers is really commendable and is highly uncommon in computer marketing culture in Lahore. I just want to say, please continue creating this difference.
bigtugboat
February 28th, 2009
Keep your eyes at the sky, but your feet on the ground, and you can’t go wrong. From day one & even to date, our motto has always been that people who come to Myshop should get an honest opinion, & the right product. We want people to neither underbuy nor overbuy .. and guide our esteemed clients so they should know what they should buy, regardless of if they buy it from us or not.
Testimonial like the one from bigtugboat is always a nice pat on the back & a warm encouragement that we’re on the right track of doing things. Thank you.
admin
March 2nd, 2009
And that’s why I went to My Shop the next day and bought a red Inspiron 1525
bigtugboat
March 3rd, 2009
This post is nice, but the problem is i am using a hp laptop, so how can i comment on dell laptop or any sony laptop etc
John Daniel
March 17th, 2009
really like the price tag..but am confused with the name tag that says…its a business laptop..!
daniyal
April 4th, 2009
Almost all laptops can do everything .. meaning all computers are capable of say, running a movie, as well as running microsoft Access. But some machines are better at doing one thing than others.
A multimedia machine might produce much better sound, .. or provide quick buttons for running the media than a business machine that may run the multimedia in mono sound. Likewise, a business machine may provide you with a matt screen that is easier on the eyes (like the A860) for longer periods of activity, as well as more processing power for its price.
Hope these basics clear the confusion.
admin
April 5th, 2009
Well, all our prayers are with you. Keep it up…
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From: eSystems Team
eSystems
May 14th, 2009
How much Dell Vostro A860 Laptop cost in pakistan?
Love SMS
July 17th, 2009
I really impress to read its description may i know how much Dell Vostro A860 Laptop cost.
Pakistani Resources
March 7th, 2010