Dell's thin small-business 13-incher has a great power-to-size ratio and an affordable starting price.
Scott Stein
I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.
The Dell Vostro V131 is a relatively slim 13-inch business laptop with second-gen Intel Core i-series processor options. Its starting price is low for a business laptop, at $499.
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Dell Vostro V131
It's not MacBook Air thin, but the Vostro V131 has a slim profile compared with other mainstream laptops.
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Dell Vostro V131
USB 3.0 ports are part of the Vostro V131's upgraded feature set.
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Dell Vostro V131
The large, comfortable keyboard makes the most of the available space.
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Dell Vostro V131
It even looks good cradled in laptop editor Dan Ackerman's hands.
