First up, you will notice that the Dell Vostro 1310 is essentially a Dell Inspiron without the 'bloatware'. This means that you have a travel friendly and stylish laptop with the functionality required for a frequent traveller.
 

The Dell Vostro 1310 laptop
 

In addition, the Dell Vostro 1310 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2 GHz processor - fast enough to run even the most demanding games and applications. The laptop also comes with nice multiple configuration options and Microsoft Windows Vista Business pre-installed.

What do you notice about the design of the Dell Vostro 1310? Well, weighing in at 4.8 pounds, the Dell Vostro 1310 is encased in a pitch-black lid with a glossy finish. I find the overall look of the laptop to be sleek and contemporary looking

If you like to watch movies on your laptop, then a matte screen is preferred. The Dell Vostro 1310 has a large 13.3 inch matte screen that allows you to view movies, play games very comfortably.

The Dell Vostro 1310's keyboard is less comfortable to type with compared to its up-market cousin, the Dell XPS M1330. However, it is still good enough for general typing. You will also like the touch-sensitive mdeia buttons that come with nice LED backlighting.

The Dell Vostro 1310 comes packed with four USB ports and one Firewire port, making it easy to connect external devices. Also, the machine incorporates 802.11 a/g wireless connectivity (a tad behind the current 802.11 n technology, but still very usable).

If you worry about battery life, then don't fret. The Dell Vostro 1310 has amazing battery life, based on various tests performed on it by laptop sites out there.

What are the shortcomings of the Dell Vostro 1310? Well, for one thing, you will find the speakers to sound a little 'tiny'. In other words, they are not powerful enough. The other thing is that the machine is not based on the latest Penryn Intel processor which seems to be catching on fast with the latest laptops.