Spec Dell s1440-022B:
| Price | $749 |
| Processor | 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 |
| Memory | 3GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz |
| Hard drive | 320GB at 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Nvidia MCP79 |
| Graphics | 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium(64-bit) |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 13.3x9.0x1.2 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 14.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 4.7 / 5.4 pounds |
| Category | mainstream |
| Dell Studio S1440-022B | Average for category [mainstream] | |
| Video | HDMI, DisplayPort | VGA-out, HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, two headphone jacks, microphone jack | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, Mini-FireWire, eSATA, mulitformat memory card reader | 4 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | ExpressCard/34 | ExpressCard/54 |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN |
| Optical drive | None | DVD burner |
The bad:No optical drive.
The bottom line:If you can forgo a DVD burner on your laptop, the Dell Studio S1440-022B offers a ton of features and a slick design that should make it a frontrunner for any student doing their back-to-school shopping.
