Dell debuts Vostro V13, 0.65-in. thick ULV business laptop; $450

Dell on Tuesday announced the worldwide availability of the Vostro V13 business laptop, a 0.65-inch thick system that starts at $450.

Thanks to the laptop's ultra-low-voltage processor, the 13.3-inch Vostro V13 weighs just 3.5 lbs. It's sheathed in brushed aluminum and has reinforced zinc hinges that are "ready for rough handing."

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Inside, you'll find either a 1.2GHz Intel Celeron, 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo or 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo processor with integrated X4500MHD graphics. Ports include Ethernet, eSATA, USB, an SD card slot and an ExpressCard slot.

Here's a video about the Vostro V13 from Dell:

The Vostro V13 is available now on Dell.com in Singapore. It will be available soon to customers in the United States, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, China, India, France, Brazil and Japan later this week.