Dell.ca: Vostro 3555 15" Laptop w/AMD A8-3520M, Radeon 6620G, 6GB RAM, 500GB HD $499

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We've got a good laptop deal here if you're shopping for a 15" laptop at around the $500 mark. We're talking about a Dell Vostro 3555 15" Laptop w/AMD A8-3520M and Radeon 6620G Graphics for $499.00. This notebook can handle games decently and has more than enough power for everyday productivity tasks. Here's a closer look:

AMD Quad-Core A8-3520M Processor 1.6GHz to 2.5Ghz, with Radeon HD 6620G Graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64bit
15.6 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with anti-glare
6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHZ, 2 DIMM
500GB SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability
Fingerprint Reader with DigitalPersona software
Integrated 2.0 MP FHD Webcam and Digital Array Mic
Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 3.0 HS
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Notebookcheck can provide more information about Radeon 6620 capabilities. If you keep settings low or modest, many modern games should be playable. We'd say it's pretty tough to find many gaming capable laptops ability at this price point.

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- dragun
- Don't forget to add the $0 Backlit Keyboard
- achc
- FYI, I have had mine Vostro 3550 for two weeks and I am returning it. The 1030 wireless NIC is horrible (Dell said they should be able to replace it for free) and I get static noise on headphones when the laptop gets signal (i.e. drive loading, moving touch pad, typing, etc). Its a good thing this comes with 1701. This is due to some power grounding issue and Dell said they can replace the motherboard, speakers, sound card, power adapter and maybe the NIC at no charge. Still a two weeks old laptop, script apart by who knows who and get all that changed? I've returned mine (i5-2430M, 4GB DDR3, 128GB SSD $611) Vostro. Going back to Lenovo. This Vostro is my first Dell machine and I am not impress.
  
  One comment issue the 3555 and the 3550 I can think of its due to the large trackpad (which is horrible to use), it also interference with your left palm. Your left palm can easily touch the left edge of the pad and will drive you nuts.
  
  http://www.laptopreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC_0536.jpg
- osejob
- Is there USB 3.0 and HDMI out?
- toalan
- FYI, I have had mine Vostro 3550 for two weeks and I am returning it. The 1030 wireless NIC is horrible (Dell said they should be able to replace it for free) and I get static noise on headphones when the laptop gets signal (i.e. drive loading, moving touch pad, typing, etc). Its a good thing this comes with 1701. This is due to some power grounding issue and Dell said they can replace the motherboard, speakers, sound card, power adapter and maybe the NIC at no charge. Still a two weeks old laptop, script apart by who knows who and get all that changed? I've returned mine (i5-2430M, 4GB DDR3, 128GB SSD $611) Vostro. Going back to Lenovo. This Vostro is my first Dell machine and I am not impress.
  
  One comment issue the 3555 and the 3550 I can think of its due to the large trackpad (which is horrible to use), it also interference with your left palm. Your left palm can easily touch the left edge of the pad and will drive you nuts.
  
  http://www.laptopreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC_0536.jpg
  I do not think dell ever gets anything right the first time, they just throw stuff to a wall and see what sticks then they refine it to get a decent product much like what Microsoft does.
  
  Based on the specs and the price of this laptop, it is a good deal, not great but above average. You can find an acer/HP/toshiba A6 Laptop for a bit over $400 on sale, not sure if the A8 is worth an additional ~$100.
- PurePsychism
- It is very easy to disable the touch pad when a mouse is plugged in..
- mrcmtl
- I have this laptop and I can confirm that the left/right palm interference is non existent. I've been using this laptop for 5 months already and not once have I noticed that my mouse moved due to my palm on the touchpad. The positon of the touchpad is exactly between both hands so the palm rarely goes on the touchpad. Furthermore, there is a feature on the driver that prevents the touchpad to sense your palm. The touchpad is not great, but with time, you get use to it and learn to use it. The only issue is that it gets weird when CPU usage goes high. Concerning the static noise issue, I didn't notice anything severe. Yes, there is a buzzing noise from the headphones but I've had it on my old laptop as well. Comparing the reviews on Dell's website between the 3550 and 3555, it seems that most of the issues of the 3550 doesn't affect the 3555.
  
  Edit: Yes, it does come with the 1701 wireless adapter, so there's no static noise issue.
- Zenphic
- I've had the Vostro 3555 with AMD A8-3500M, 4GB and 750GB for a few weeks now. Got it for about $500.
  
  The processor easily overclocked to 2.4 Ghz for the 4 cores with K10Stat. You can also undervolt it too. I don't remember the settings, but I could post them up later. Edit:
  
  http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6759/k10statamda83500mvostro.gif
  
  The laptop plays SC2 and Skyrim very well on medium settings at 1366x768. Laptop, overall, feels very fast.
  
  The matte screen is superb (I hate glossy). Backlit keyboard is wonderfully convenient during the night.
  
  FYI, I have had mine Vostro 3550 for two weeks and I am returning it. The 1030 wireless NIC is horrible (Dell said they should be able to replace it for free) and I get static noise on headphones when the laptop gets signal (i.e. drive loading, moving touch pad, typing, etc). Its a good thing this comes with 1701. This is due to some power grounding issue and Dell said they can replace the motherboard, speakers, sound card, power adapter and maybe the NIC at no charge. Still a two weeks old laptop, script apart by who knows who and get all that changed? I've returned mine (i5-2430M, 4GB DDR3, 128GB SSD $611) Vostro. Going back to Lenovo. This Vostro is my first Dell machine and I am not impress.
  
  One comment issue the 3555 and the 3550 I can think of its due to the large trackpad (which is horrible to use), it also interference with your left palm. Your left palm can easily touch the left edge of the pad and will drive you nuts.
  
  (snipped the image)
  The image you posted is a Vostro 1540 I believe. I personally don't have any trouble with the Vostro 3555's trackpad. I did find it initially poorly responsive, but once I change the sensitivity settings it's good.
  
  I can't comment on the static noise since I haven't tried it.
  
  Edit: Tried some earphones with the laptop, and I can confirm that I have zero noise issues. No white/squeel noise either. On another, the speakers are quite good for a laptop (more so because it's a 'business' laptop).
- westendbum
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- passive
- I bought the 3550 last summer for $500 taxes-in, and I've been very happy with it.
  
  Build quality is nice, it's relatively light for a 15", and no particular complaints with the keyboard or trackpad.
  
  I would however, like a bit more gaming muscle on occasion, so this seems like a good deal!
- sYc1234
- does anyone know when this deal expires?
- Zenphic
- does anyone know when this deal expires?
  If I add the product to my cart, it says that the deal will expire on February 24, 2012
- sYc1234
- If I add the product to my cart, it says that the deal will expire on February 24, 2012
  ah, thank you sir, i did that but never noticed. Thanks!
- RedFlagRobot
- Trying to help a friend with a new computer. How does this compare? www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/id/10191415.aspx
- DStriderX
- Trying to help a friend with a new computer. How does this compare? www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/id/10191415.aspx
  Dell is better:
  - - Bluetooth
    - dedicated graphics card - faster the Intel HD integrated
    - business laptop - more sturdy and no crapware installed
    - backlit keyboard for additional $0 (manual select)
  Intel:
  - - slightly faster processor
- RedFlagRobot
- Thanks DStriderX
  Dell is better:
  - - Bluetooth
    - dedicated graphics card - faster the Intel HD integrated
    - business laptop - more sturdy and no crapware installed
    - backlit keyboard for additional $0 (manual select)
  Intel:
  - - slightly faster processor
- AndrewRFD
- I would add that the Dell Vostro has a US keyboard while the Future Shop Acer has a bilingual one. Some people find the bilingual keyboard hard to adjust to.
  
  Vostros also have a 1-year warranty with next business day on-site service -- a step up from Future Shop's or Acer's service, if nothing else.
  
  Also, the offer is supposed to expire on Friday, February 24 at 6AM EST.
- moin.g4
- Thanks OP, grabbed one for my uncle.
- atiqk1
- Thanks OP grabbed one.