Desktops and Notebooks: Dell Laptops, All-In-One PC Sport Intel ?Sandy Bridge,` Refined Looks

Dell Vostro 3000 Series

Dell's refreshed Vostro 3000 Series features a 13-inch model, starting at $599; a 14-inch starting at $499; a 15-inch starting at $499; and a 17-inch starting at $549.

Dell Vostro 3550

The 3000 series notebooks offer up to 12 hours of battery life, thanks in part to their Intel processors.

Dell Vostro 3550

The Vostro 3000 notebooks feature chiclet keyboards, durable aluminum finishes and color choices of "Brisbane Bronze," "Aberdeen Silver" and "Lucerne Red."

Dell Inspiron R Series

Dell's Inspiron series notebooks, designed for consumers, can offer 13-plus hours of battery life with a 9-cell battery option, ship with 3D Blu-ray drives, and project video to a display wirelessly, using Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) technology.

Switch by Design Studio

The Inspiron R notebooks feature a black cover that can pop off and be replaced by other options. "Users like personalization," said a Dell spokesperson, and the covers keep the notebooks feeling fresh.

Switch Covers

The Switch covers come in three solid colors and 22 more graphic options, and start at $40.

Dell Vostro 330

The Dell Vostro 330 features a 23-inch display with the option for a touch-screen and smudge-free coating. Dell designed it to look good even from the back, should a client be sitting across the desk from you. For longer-distance relationships, there's also a Webcam with facial-recognition software as an optional security feature. It starts at $699, or at $899 with the touch-screen option.