Dell released the Dell Studio 15, a new 15.4-inch consumer laptop with a variety of personalization options.

The Dell Studio 15 is based on Intel’s Centrino mobile technology including 965GM/PM chipsets and Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The new laptop supports up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory and comes with up to 320GB of hard drive space and a slot-load DVD burner or Blu-Ray Combo. Notebook’s 15.4?glossy widescreen display features three resolution options: 1280×800, 1440×900 with LED backlight, and 1920×1200. The screen is managed by Intel’s integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 or an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 256MB dedicated video card.

Dell Studio 15 also equiped with a 2-megapixel web camera, fingerprint reader, and HDMI port. There are also wireless modules with support for 802.11b/g and optionally 802.11 draft-n standard, Bluetooth and various mobile broadband options, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 4 USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, 8-in-1 media card reader, Firewire, and VGA output.

The newly designed Studio starts at 6.11-pounds. It has an optional backlit keyboard and comes in seven different colors, as well as in four gray designs.

The Dell Studio 15 runs Windows Vista operating system. The PC maker says the notebook also includes the Dell Dock, “a task-based application organizer that places the most frequently accessed programs front and center”, and Dell Video Chat software for video and voice communication.

The Studio 15 is available now. The basic configuration costs only $799.
The specs of this particular Studio 15, the Dell S1535-113P, are as follows:

Screen: Glossy 15.4″ WXGA 1280 x 800 display
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)
Memory: 3.00 GB RAM
Storage: 250GB HD (5400rpm)
Optical Drive: Slot loading DVD+/-RW
Wireless: 802.11b/g
Graphics: Integrated Intel X3100
Built-in 2.0MP web camera
Ruby Red color lid
Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI connector, 15-pin VGA video connector, Ethernet 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (1 line-in, 1-line out, 1 Mic-in), 4-pin IEEE 1394 port, 54 mm ExpressCard slot, Consumer IR
Battery: 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions: Width: 14.0″ (355.6mm), Height: 1.0″ (25.3mm) front / 1.3″ (33mm) back, Depth: 10.3″ (261.5mm)
Weight: Starting weight of 6.11 lbs