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Take your small business further — and farther — with the Vostro™ V130. Built on an award-winning design, this incredibly slim and light laptop packs the full-featured performance you need into a durable, featherweight profile that's ready for the road.

• Slim, sleek and striking — Razor-thin, ultralight aluminum body and intelligent Intel^® Core™ ultra-low-voltage processors help you travel lightly and work efficiently.
• Uncompromised mobile freedom — Enjoy easy on-the-go productivity with a high-definition 13.3-inch WLED display, high-speed Bluetooth^® 3.0 and a full communications suite.
• Support that goes beyond the box — With optional Dell DataSafe™ online backup and recovery, you get easy, set-and-forget protection for your business data.

Travel lightly and make a big impression.

Your laptop is as much a part of your identity as your logo. With Vostro V130, you get premium looks that show you mean business, and a lightweight, full-featured design that lets you get right down to work.

• Big capabilities in a featherweight profile. With Vostro V130, you get all the capabilities of a full-sized laptop in an incredibly thin and light design (starting at just 3.5 pounds or 1.6 kilograms5) that's made to travel in style.
• The durability you need. The design you crave. Why settle for plastic? With its anodized-aluminum case, zinc hinges and magnesium-alloy palmrest, Vostro V130 blends head-turning looks with the durability you need for life on the road.
• Immerse yourself in a full laptop experience. Discover just how big small and light can feel when you start working comfortably on Vostro V130's vivid 13.3-inch WLED display, full-size keyboard and spacious touchpad.

The good: Sturdy, thin design; lightweight; excellent keyboard; crisp, matte screen.

The bad: Poor battery life; high prices at upper-range configurations; no optical drive.

The bottom line: Dell's thin and extremely portable Vostro V130 is an attractive small-business 13-incher, but an unacceptably poor battery life sinks its appeal.