Dell has launched a new business notebook called the Vostro 1200 which is designed to meet the mobility needs of small and medium businesses.

With a 12-inch screen and weighing 1.9kg, the Vostro 1200 ($1,199) is the lightest model in Dell’s Vostro range.

The Vostro 1200 still packs Intel Core2 Duo processors, internal optical drive, integrated 2MP camera, fingerprint reader and WiFi connectivity.

Vostro products are developed in direct response to customer feedback, says Dell, offering simple-to-use tools that address top-of-mind problems such as data back-up, PC performance and health, plus specialised networking support for customers without dedicated IT staff.

“Vostro changes the game for small business owners by letting them to choose the exact IT solutions they need to be successful,” said Dell marketing director, Robert Vinokurov.

“This new notebook offers mainstream performance in a form factor that will appeal to business travellers for whom size and weight are key decision-making criteria.”