vostro

Vostro is a brand of personal computers from Dell that has been positioned as a budget-oriented line for small businesses and educational users. Introduced in the mid-2000s, Vostro laptops and desktops were designed to offer essential business features and reliability at lower price points than Dell’s premium Latitude line. The name Vostro comes from the Italian word for “your,” reflecting a focus on providing practical, business-ready machines for small offices and workgroups.

Hardware and design across generations typically emphasized affordability and serviceability. Laptops in the Vostro family have ranged in screen size from around 13 to 15.6 inches and commonly used mainstream Intel processors, with configurations that included integrated graphics and, in some models, optioned discrete GPUs. Desktops under the Vostro banner have included compact towers and small form factor designs aimed at space efficiency and easy upgrades. Many Vostro models offered straightforward maintenance features, multiple drive bays, and standard business security options such as TPM and optional fingerprint readers, along with Dell’s standard business warranty options.

Market positioning and status have seen Vostro serve as Dell’s entry point for business-minded buyers seeking lower total cost of ownership. Over time, the emphasis within Dell’s business lineup has shifted toward Latitude for enterprise-grade devices, and Vostro has been maintained in select regions with updates aligned to budget-conscious workflows. The line remains associated with practical, cost-effective computing for small businesses, with ongoing updates varying by market and generation.