Dell Vostro 3360 (Starting at $649 & Dell Vostro 3460Starting at $599)

If portability's your bag, the Dell Vostro 3360 will definitely fit inside of it. With a profile thickness of just .76-inches. this 13.3-inch laptop can go anywhere. The WLED anti-glare display packs a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. We have to see how well that display sips power from the included 4-cell battery. And speaking of power, the Dell Vostro 3360 packs 2 standard-issue USB 3.0 slots as well as one more port that marries USB 3.0 with Power Share technology for charging devices while the notebook's lid is closed. For storage, the 3360 can ship with a 320GB 7200rpm hard drive or a 500GB 5400rpm option--and don't forget, you can toss in a 32GB SSD armed with Intel Rapid Start technology to save time on booting the system.




Dell Vostro 3460Starting at $599

The 14-inch Dell Vostro 3460 packs the same WLED glare-proof screen as the smaller 3350, but is available with a 1920 x 1080p, full HD resolution as well (or you can opt for the lower res 1366x768 option). To match the demands of a full HD panel, shoppers can also add optional Nvidia GT630M graphics. And in the spirit of upgrading, a back-lit keyboard will be a consideration for some as well. If you really want to max out on the hardware, the 3460 can run beefier hard drive options than the starter-level 320GB 7200rpm spinner. There are 500GB and 700GB 7200rpm drives as well. One feature that doesn't require a upgrade is the 6-cell battery, which comes included.