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The previous version of the Dell Inspiron 15R did well in our round-up of budget laptops last year. This year's model of the budget Dell laptop isn't drastically different, but it adds a touchscreen for Windows 8 and brings things up to date with a new Ha...
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There are several models in the 15R range, all equipped with the same 15.6-inch screen. Prices start at a very reasonable £450 for a model with an Intel i3 processor, but we tested a model with a more powerful dual-core i5 processor that comes in at £579...
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When it comes to larger low-cost laptops, you usually have to put up with a slab of cheap glossy plastic. Not so with the Dell Inspiron 15R, which lays a strong claim to being one of the most handsome going. From its gunmetal-grey lid to its silver-trimme...
A sophisticated budget laptop with excellent ergonomics and a touchscreen; it's undermined by a poor display, however...
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The Dell Inspiron 15R is a mainstream notebook that aims to offer a good balance of features, performance and battery life at a competitive price. The most basic configuration starts from $799 ($1149 in New Zealand) and includes a third-generation Intel C...
Long battery life, Full keyboard with touchpad, 1TB hard drive and 8GB RAM...
Screen can be tiring to look at, Touchpad skips a little, Only 10/100 Ethernet and singleband WiFi...
Dell's Inspiron 15R-5521 runs an ultra-low voltage CPU that can supply excellent battery life, though it's a big model that's not easy to travel with. It has a touchscreen and a solid configuration, but it could use much better networking facilities...
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It’s hard to find fault with this recently updated version of Dell’s Inspiron 15R laptop. It’s competitively priced, smart and well built, and provides good all-round performance and battery life. See also: Group test: what's the best budget laptop? A...
Dell hardly puts a foot wrong with the Inspiron 15R, providing a well-built laptop with good performance and an attractive screen for just under £500. Battery life is a particular strength too, and ensures that the Inspiron 15R will earn its keep for b...
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There's no such thing as the perfect budget laptop. When it comes to building a great all-round machine for a reasonable amount of money, compromise is an inevitable part of the process. However, Dell is no stranger to the challenge of making tight budget...
Dell's Inspiron 15R partners good looks with a capable all-round specification and, best of all, the price is eminently reasonable...
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For a low-cost laptop, the Dell Inspiron 15R N0015R33 is remarkably well made. Its curved corners make it stand out from the usual range of laptops that hover around this price and you can boost its looks on Dell's website by adding a coloured lid. Our...
The Dell Inspiron 15R N0015R33 is a well-made laptop with a solid and attractive design. It doesn't have the fastest processor, but the four USB 3.0 ports and a 1TB hard drive should please most people...
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Dell's 2012 model Inspiron 15R notebook, the 5520, is an all-purpose model for serious work and multimedia pursuits, and it can even be used for gaming. It features a third generation Intel Core i7 CPU at the helm, and it has impressive features such a...
Dell's Inspiron 15R 5520 (2012 model) is an inexpensive Core i7 powerhouse that features a Full HD screen and discrete graphics. It can be used for gaming in addition to office tasks and it's comfortable to use. It has some shortcomings though, such as...
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Dell's newly revamped range of Inspiron 15R laptops looks remarkably snazzy, having a design that favours soft lines and curves over the usual hard edges that you see on most laptops. This is highlighted by a two-tone colour scheme of brushed metallic...
This hefty laptop has a decent specification, but you can get better laptops for the same money...
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The Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 is one of Dell's first laptops to feature an Intel Ivy Bridge processor. This notebook uses the popular 15.6in form factor combined with a modern design. More budget laptop reviews. This Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 isn't the slimm...
Dell's Inspiron 15R 5520 doesn't major in its wow factor. However, it is a well-rounded and stylish laptop with an attractive price tag. For less than £600 you get a powerful processor, and plenty of storage and connectivity, albeit not in an especiall...
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This is the second time we’ve seen the 'facelifted' Dell Inspiron 15R, but this model lacks the dedicated graphics card of its more expensive sibling - the N00Q1535. Instead, it relies on Intel’s integrated graphics to keep the price below £500. Witho...
If you don’t need 3D power, the 15R is great value thanks to its excellent screen and good performance...
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We shall be reviewing the Dell Inspiron 15R (N5050) laptop today - this is not to be confused with another model which also bears the same classification of 'Dell Inspiron 15R', but comes under the subcategory of N5100, and which features a switchable...
The Dell Inspiron 15R is not exactly a laptop that will awe you with its design - the same can be said of its tech specs as well. It has a simple design and its specs are oriented towards those users looking to get a home laptop on an economical budget...
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Most of us like to be able to express a bit of individuality, and some would see their portable electronics as no less of a fashion statement than the clothes they wear. Dell has always catered to a variety of tastes with many of its mid-range laptop and...
Interchangeable lids, Excellent connectivity, Discrete graphics, Decent Battery Life, Flexible configurations...
Average keyboard, Glossy screen, Cheaper alternatives...
With the 15R, Dell has put together a versatile 15.6in budget to midrange laptop that doesn't compromise on connectivity. Relatively minor weaknesses with its keyboard aside, it holds up well overall, with the interchangeable lids being a great way to cha...
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The most pervasive issue with most notebooks is that once you buy one, you are stuck with how it looks, whether you grow tired of it or not. On the Dell Inspiron N5110, the company has sought to address this issue by enabling users to change the appear...
Even so, for a mid-range notebook which is priced just below the R10 000 mark, the N5110 generally impressed. As an all purpose notebook, with a sharp screen, some added software features and a full keyboard, it offered an above average experience. Bet...
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Dell’s Inspiron laptops used to be fairly generic and underpowered, but this certainly isn’t true of the refreshed 2011 models. We’re no strangers to the range, having looked at various configurations in the past, but this latest 15R is one of the firs...
With performance, dedicated graphics and a great design, it’s difficult to find better for less...
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The Dell Inspiron 15R is certainly an affordable notebook considering its specs. It has a Sandy Bridge Intel Core i3-2310M (2.3GHz) processor and integrated Intel Graphics HD 3000 that are heavy hitters for productivity applications and some intensive...
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Dell has impressed us lately with a great range of laptops to suit all users, and the Inspiron 15r N5110 is no exception. It's quite expensive for a mid-range laptop, but still offers great value for money, thanks to its excellent performance. That ext...
Great performance, Dedicated graphics, Connectivity...
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Dell has impressed us lately with a great range of laptops to suit all demands, and the Inspiron 15r N5110 continues that trend, providing stunning power considering the mid-range price point. For relatively little cash you get the latest Intel C...
Plenty of power and features that provide strong value for money...
The spongy keyboard...
Keyboard issues aside, this is an attractive and portable laptop that packs in surprising amounts of power considering the low asking price.
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Dell's Inspiron 15R N5110 is, like all Inspirons, a mid-range laptop. With a large 15.6-inch screen and a second generation Core i5 processor - and wireless display - it promises much, at a budget price. Does it deliver? Design This is the new Dell st...
Well designed, high quality construction, with more than enough processing power, takes advantage of Intel SandyBridge...
Well designed, high quality construction, with more than enough processing power, takes advantage of Intel SandyBridge...
A good looking (and customisable), powerful laptop with plenty of features. Ideal as a home PC, ready for games, video and Office...
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The 15R is a glossy unfortunately. When using it outside, sun rays will pose a definite problem. Its 15.6-inch screen has a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution which means you won't suffer from too much visual fatigue. We would have preferred to see a 1080p pa...
Audio: good quality out, Good CPU performance, Full connectivity, Nice finish...
Panel with very low contrast (168:1) and inaccurate colours, Low gaming capacity...
While the Inspiron 15R (N5110) doesn't do all that well in gaming, its CPU is effective in terms of everyday usage. It can also perform well with applications that have higher processing demands (3D modelling, 1080p video encoding and so on). Its conne...
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Last September we had a close look at Dell's new Inspiron 15R 15.6in laptop, which had a respectable Intel Core i5-450M CPU clocked at 2.4GHz allied to a punchy AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics card. While general performance was good without bein...
Performanceenhancing Sandy Bridge CPU; USB 3.0...
Still some port design niggles.
Dell have given the Inspiron R a total makeover with a few new features and cheaper price tag, with the Sandy Bridge CPU providing a much appreciated boost to overall performance and some extra battery life...
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When we first saw the Dell Inspiron 15R back in August last year we were impressed by its build quality, style and performance, although it was a slightly more expensive model with a dedicated graphics card and an Intel Core i5 processor. This month's...
Decent performance and a good selection of expansion ports are the 15R's highlights, but its overall build quality and decent screen make it an award winner...
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There's nothing better than an inexpensive laptop that looks stylish and performs well, and with the Dell Inspiron 15R N5110, that's exactly what you get. It's a sub-$600 notebook that's based on Intel's 2nd Generation Core i3 CPU, it's comfortable to...
2nd generation Core i3 CPU, USB 3.0, cheap...
Creaky build quality, glossy screen, custom lids come off too easily...
The Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 is a cheap laptop with good speed and it includes nice features such as HDMI and USB 3.0. It also has a customisable lid so that you can install a design of your choice. However, its build quality is a little creaky, and its...
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Dell has been on a good run of form recently, releasing a wealth of great laptops. The Inspiron 15R is such a machine and, although portability is poor, its strong performance, design and usability still make this a great choice. The Intel Core i3 430M...
Good performance, Good features, Nice screen...
Battery life, Only 250GB of hard drive space...
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Dell has selected a decent Core i5 specification allied to Radeon HD 5470 graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 15.6-inch screen with HD resolution. That's all perfectly acceptable and we were smitten by the good looks of the Inspiron 15R, but the layout le...
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Design and features Also known as the N5010, the Inspiron 15R makes us think of the days when iMacs were candy coloured. Our review sample came in shiny, glossy blue with a hint of brushed aluminium underneath that immediately inspired thoughts of...
The Dell Inspiron 15R is a fantastic value proposition. While we're a little bit concerned about the plastic-feeling build quality, the amount of power crammed into the machine for the price is impressive.
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Dell's Inspiron range is made up of the company's entry-level consumer laptops.In the past the series has played second-fiddle to its more illustrious brothers, the Dell Studio and Studio XPS ranges, which have tended to feature snazzier designs and me...
Sensible price, Fantastic power and usability, Excellent screen, Much improved design, Great storage...
Dodgy sound from speakers, Noisy fan, Semi-irritating touchpad, USB ports at the back of chassis, Battery a little disappointing...
Dell's Inspiron range is made up of the company's entry-level consumer laptops.In the past the series has played second-fiddle to its more illustrious brothers, the Dell Studio and Studio XPS ranges, which have tended to feature snazzier designs and me...
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Today it is the turn of the 15" Inspiron to receive a refresh, moving to the Intel Core i3 / Core i5 platform and adding DirectX 11 support. Here at HardwareHeaven we have one of the first samples on our test bench and will run it through a selection o...
The Inspiron 15R is a product which is entering a hugely competitive market segment with a massive amount of systems available that offer various levels of performance, features and quality. This means that Dell really need to impress from the moment...
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Dell's Inspiron range is made up of the company's entry-level consumer laptops. In the past the series has played second-fiddle to its more illustrious brothers, the Dell Studio and Studio XPS ranges, which have tended to feature snazzier designs and...
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Not every user who is looking for a simple notebook for the occasional game has to turn to the costly gaming notebooks - there are also many inexpensive devices able to run current titles smoothly and in good quality for far less than 1000 Euros. Lately m...
sturdy case, precise touchpad with crisp buttons, matte FullHD display, generous memory capacity, good gaming performance, long battery runtimes...
slow FastEthernet port, graphics driver issues, unpleasant fan noise, relatively massive case...
Much notebook for little money - this could swiftly summarize the Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 . Only a few competitors in the 750 Euros range offer similarly abundant equipment particularly as the quality of the case and the input devices is convincing as wel...
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This year's update of the Dell Inspiron 15R adds a touchscreen for Windows 8 and a new Haswell processor to a well established, solid machine.The basic design of the Inspiron 15R remains unchanged, with its 15.6-inch display housed in a sturdy plastic cas...
It's a shame that the Inspiron 15R is so heavy, as it may limit the laptop to only occasional adventures in the outside world. However, it's well built and provides good performance and connectivity at a very competitive price. Battery life is also excell...
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The Inspiron 15R belongs to the absolute evergreens in Dell's product line. The laptop has been refreshed and updated to the current state-of-the-art several times since we reviewed the multimedia laptop for the first time in 2010.
The latest update incl...
Rigid casing, Highquality touchpad, Generous storage capacity, Decent application performance, Impressive battery runtimes, Low emissions...
Slow FastEthernet port, Disappointing WXGA screen, No dedicated GPU, Relatively high price...
Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 Runtime miracle, Office artist, multimedia entertainer: The Inspiron 15R-5537 proved to be an all-round talent, which fused many good traits in our review. The decent quality impression of the casing and input devices were particul...
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The Dell Inspiron business laptop is just about as entry-level as you can get. With less-than-stellar standard features and plenty of room for upgrades, this device can be as powerful or as lowbrow as you want. Its memory and storage options are slight...
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On its German homepage, Dell currently offers five different versions of the Inspiron 15R-5521. The two less expensive versions are equipped with the fast 1.8 GHz Core i3-3217U , whereas the more expensive ones use the more powerful Core i5-3317U which wo...
Good allround performance, Several colours available, Power Saving Components, Moderate emissions, Good input devices, Compact power adapter, High battery service life...
Reflective display with moderate figures, No recovery & driver DVDs, Suboptimal pin arrangement, No keyboard lighting, Only Fast Ethernet Lan...
Dell Inspiron 15R-5521 If you do not have high requirements on the image quality, the Inspiron 15R-5521 is a good choice. Dell has designed a trendy multimedia notebook which performs “only” fair to good in most categories, but which does not allow strik...
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In a world full of expensive Ultrabooks, it's nice to know you can still pick up a solid, all-purpose laptop for less than £600. The Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 isn't gorgeous, sleek, or lightweight - and it's certainly not the best performer - but at such...
It's hard to say great things about a laptop that is mediocre. It's not the thinnest, prettiest, or most powerful 15.6-inch notebook around, but it still has a place in the market. The Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 performs well for its price, features an im...
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In a world full of $1000-plus Ultrabooks, it's nice to know you can still pick up a solid, all-purpose laptop for less than $600. The Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 isn't gorgeous, sleek, or lightweight—and it's certainly not the best performer—but at such a low...
Excellent speakers, Comfortable keyboard, touchpad...
Kind of ugly; doesn't look very highend, No discrete graphics card...
Truthfully, unless you're looking for something very specific--such as an attractive exterior or serious processing power--the 15R is a great choice for budget-conscious shoppers...
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The most recent iteration of the Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 ($599 list) offers the latest third-generation Intel processor, a newly designed chassis, and generally good performance for just under $600. This 15-inch desktop replacement laptop isn't loaded with...
Affordable. Third-gen Intel Core i5 technology. Good performance.
Reflective display has narrow viewing angles. A tad bulky. Medicocre battery life...
The revamped Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 desktop replacement laptop brings third-generation Intel processing power to a 15-inch laptop for under $600. A solid performer, it weighs a little more than its competitors, and while its display is bright and colorfu...
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Dell's Inspiron notebooks have long offered a solid computing experience at a good price, and the $599 Inspiron 15R is no exception to the rule. Pulling together an appealing and customizable design, a third-gen Core i5 processor and a robust collecti...
Attractive design; Solid performance; Accurate touchpad; High-quality webcam...
Bulky; Narrow viewing angles; Below-average battery life...
Dell's Inspiron 15R combines a premium design and strong performance at a great price.
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Available at Best Buy for $649.99 (list), the Dell Inspiron 15R (I15RN-5882DBK) is a perfectly reasonable choice for a budget laptop. It’s not packed to the gills with performance-enhancing components, but what it has is enough to keep it consistently...
Loaded with good hardware, Fine performance, Includes two USB 3,0 ports, WiMAX support...
Other similarly priced laptops are more powerful, Some bloatware preinstalled...
The Dell Inspiron I15RN-5882DBK doesn't win many first-place medals for features and performance, but it's above average in both areas...
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The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-7126DBK ($729.99 list at Staples) may sit on the shelf with affordable mainstream laptops, but don't be put off by the price tag or the glossy plastic lid. Even though it's priced just a bit higher than many budget systems...
Intel Core i3-2310M processor, Blu-ray drive, Features like USB 3,0, WiDi 2,0, and Bluetooth...
Average screen doesn't take advantage of Blu-ray drive, Bloatware, Mouse buttons are stiff, Glossy finish smudges easily, Awkward port placement...
Don't let the price fool you. The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-7126DBK gives you features you might expect to see on a much pricier system, like a Blu-ray drive, USB 3.0 and Wireless Display technology...
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The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK ($799.99 list at Best Buy) is a well-built, competent desktop replacement laptop, and its Intel Core i5-2410M processor is more than capable of handling of your productivity tasks and web-browsing needs. Unfortunatel...
Intel Core i5 CPU, Two USB 3,0 ports, Full feature set...
Awkward port placement, Stiff mouse buttons, Limited gaming capability...
The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK is a well-built, competent desktop replacement laptop, but its competitors manage to outshine it by offering better features for the same price or less...
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Overture:“Beggars can’t be choosers”, this is what you have to keep in mind when you have a budget of $500 and you are thinking of buying a decent laptop. Now, the Dell Inspiron 15R that we are talking about here is the 2011 update to Dell’s budget and...
The Dell Inspiron 15R is a nicely priced budget consumer laptop offering a wide range of design options and up-to-date features, but these customizations can also raise the price for the system and hence keep that in mind. No comments yet.Write a comm...
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Dell Inspiron 15R is a starter desktop replacement, which comes with Blu-ray drive, eSATA, Core i3 processor, soft mouse buttons and excellent keyboard. It is quite powerful and has the capability to tackle all the advanced productivity applications gi...
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Simon Kohlstock (translated by Liala Stieglitz), 05/21/2011 Dell is upgrading its Inspiron range. Besides the latest processor from the Sandy Bridge family, the notebook's look can be modified to suit personal preferences with help from a switch conc...
Exchangeable display lid, Many different designs, Good workmanship, Good speakers, Adequate office and multimedia performance, Good battery runtimes...
Spongy keyboard...
Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) The Dell Inspiron 15R notebook was able to make a positive impression in our test. Dell supplies you with a well manufactured notebook with good office performance for not quite 500 euros. Even individualists can take delight on...
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The Inspiron 15R handles the heat output from the CPU and graphics just fine, but you'll still find a few warm spots on the exterior of the notebook after serious multimedia or gaming use. Under the stress of constant b...
Attractive design, Nice keyboard and touchpad, Reasonably good performance...
No 1080p display option, No backlit keyboard option, Durability is only adequate...
The new and improved Inspiron 15R N5110 is an appealing 15.6-inch laptop for general use and multimedia tasks but also remains very budget friendly. The a base configuration priced at $499 might not be as impressive as the system we reviewed which is almost $400 more expensive, but even the less expensive model packs enough punch to more than satisfy the technology demands of a typical family. If...
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Priced at $749.99 and available at Best Buy, the Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB delivers Core i5 power in a solid 15-inch desktop replacement laptop. Granted, this Core i5 is based on Intel's first-generation technology, but it is powerful nonetheless and i...
Blu-ray drive. Good productivity performance. Feature rich.
Integrated graphics. Middling battery life. Smudge magnet.
The Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB is a solid desktop replacement laptop offering Core i5 power, a Blu-ray drive, and a strong feature set. However, graphics performance is not its strong suit, nor is battery life. Buy it now...
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The Dell Inspiron 15R-1847MRB ($729.99 list at Staples) is desktop replacement laptop that's targeted at those who need a big screen but would rather not give up an entire desk to accommodate their laptop. It's powerful enough to tackle all the latest...
Blu-ray drive included. Fastest Core i3 processor on the block. Excellent keyboard. Soft mouse buttons. Large 640GB hard drive. HDMI and eSATA.
Lackluster battery scores. Not for gamers.
The Dell Inspiron 15R-1847MRB is a starter desktop replacement that has plenty of horsepower as long as you steer clear of 3D intensive games and road travel. Buy it nowMore from DellShop for other Dell Business Laptops. Click here. Shop for other D...
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The recently reviewed Dell XPS 15 ($1,115 direct, 4.5 stars) snagged an Editors' Choice for its collection of impressive components, multiple HD and wireless offerings, and polished feature set. While the Dell Inspiron i15R-2106MRB ($849.99 list, at Co...
Good design. Sturdy construction. Competent computing performance. Blu-ray drive. Spacious 640GB hard drive.
The rear placement of USB ports will be irritating to anyone with a thumb drive. Battery life won't survive on a cross-country flight.
For day-to-day computing tasks, the Dell Inspiron i15R-2106MRB desktop replacement laptop provides more than enough power, and does so at a reasonable price...
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The Inspiron 15R handled its heat output pretty well, but it did get warmer in some areas compared to the larger 17R. Under the stress of constant benchmarks, the only hot spot that formed was an area on the bottom of t...
Great looks, Durable chassis, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad...
Some options not available on all configurations...
The Inspiron 15R is a budget-friendly 15.6-inch notebook based around the latest Intel platform. With a base configuration including the Intel Core i3 370M processor, 4GB of RAM, and Intel GMA HD graphics, the 15R easily outperforms budget and midrange notebooks of yesteryear. For the average user, this machine is more than capable for pretty much all activities except gaming. Even when it came t...
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Shao-Hung Liu, 09/09/2010 After we reviewed 17-inch representative of the Inspiron series from the well-known manufacturer, Dell, it's now the Dell Inspiron 15R's turn to take on our tests and our critical glances. The Dell Inspiron 15R that has been...
Workmanship, Keyboard and touchpad, Four colours to choose from, Price/performance ratio...
Colours only available with surcharge, System noise under load...
An Intel Core i5 430M processor at 2.27 GHz (Turbo Boost to 2.5 GHz), an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 with 1024 GDDR3 VRAM, four GB DDR3 RAM from Hyundai Electronics (upgradeable up to a total of eight GB), a reflective 15.6-inch TrueLife display with a...
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Have you picked up your laptop lately? If it's getting long in the tooth, it's probably as heavy as it is slow. Fortunately there's no better time to look for a more portable and modern machine than during the holidays. Even if you can't find a year-end d...
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