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Lisa Gade reviews the mid-2015 Dell Inspiron 15 7000 15” laptop with a UHD 4K touch screen. Dell also offers a 2-in-1 that's essentially the bigger version of the Inspiron 13 we recently reviewed, while this one is a conventional laptop with touch but no...
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Buying a Dell Inspiron laptop has always been a bit like moving to the suburbs. You do it if you don't need to live in the bustling downtown of the high-end gaming PC world, but you're also not an empty nester who needs an ultra-light notebook to travel t...
Enjoyable keyboard, Clean aesthetic...
4K display isn't up to snuff, Lackluster power and graphics, Weak touchpad with no support...
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The Inspiron range is a long-standing pillar of Dell's laptop line, so we're pleased to see a new model updated with the latest Intel hardware. It's a good-looking bit of kit, too, with a brushed metal finish across the lid.The metallic lid and smart Dell...
Core i7 processor, Dedicated AMD graphics, Smart exterior design, Decent build quality...
Low screen resolution and quality, Middling battery life, Mediocre keyboard...
The Core i7 processor and AMD graphics make this a powerful all-rounder, and it's got good looks and reasonable build quality. The keyboard isn't great, though, and the Inspiron's screen lacks resolution and quality...
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The Inspiron range is a long-standing pillar of Dell's laptop line, so we're pleased to see a new model updated with the latest Intel hardware. It's a good-looking bit of kit, too, with a brushed metal finish across the lid.The metallic lid and smart De...
Core i7 processor, Dedicated AMD graphics, Smart exterior design, Decent build quality...
Low screen resolution and quality, Middling battery life, Mediocre keyboard...
The Core i7 processor and AMD graphics make this a powerful all-rounder, and it's got good looks and reasonable build quality. The keyboard isn't great, though, and the Inspiron's screen lacks resolution and quality...
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Dell's 15.6-inch Inspiron 15 7000 Series (Inspiron 15-7548) is a notebook for a home that doesn't require a traditional desktop PC. It's also rather slim considering its size, and at 2.13kg is not overly heavy to lug around when portability is needed. The...
Slim and relatively light for a 15.6inch notebook, Soft and backlit keys...
Touchpad was jumpy, Screen too glossy...
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However, the standout device was the Dell Inspiron 15 7000, a 2-in-1 with a 360-degree hinge akin to the Lenovo Yoga line-up of notebooks, meaning that it can rotate between four modes - tablet, laptop, tent and stand - depending on intended use...
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I f someone in a pub offered you a Core i7 laptop at a knock down price, you'd probably wonder where they got it, wouldn't you? When the new Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series arrived at my door I had a similar feeling, because not many PC manufacturers are pac...
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At $598 for the minimum spec model, which is built around a i3-4005 CPU @ 1.7GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 is what you'd call a no-frills and solid workhorse. The 15.6inch non-touch screen eschews the shift towards high...
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The interior is understated with matt black plastic used for the palm rest and around the keyboard. The screen’s bezel uses a slightly textured material and it was nice to see there are no lights or LEDs to cause any distractions or break up the clean des...
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In terms of quality, Dell's Inspiron series spans the gamut. Inspiron notebooks range from cheap-looking, plastic laptops that cost less than $300 to svelte, aluminum machines that cost nearly as much as its premium XPS line of laptops. The 7000 series, o...
Attractive aluminum design, Vivid 1080p touchscreen, Excellent inputs, Solid performance...
Heavy, Tinny speakers...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 is a fine choice for anyone looking to buy an attractive, powerful laptop that's not quite as pricey as a premium Ultrabook. With its quad-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and Nvidia GeForce GT 750M graphics, it can easily handle intensive...
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It may not be as flashy as other laptops we've seen recently (such as the MSI GS60 Ghost ), but Dell's Inspiron 15 5547 (also known as the 5000 Series) represents a slightly new direction for the manufacturer's mainstream 15.6in products. It has a cleaner...
Full HD, IPS screen, Core i7 CPU, Discrete graphics...
Could use some refinement, 10/100 Ethernet, 1x1 802.11ac...
The Dell Inspiron 15 5547 is a mainstream, 15.6in laptop with a strong central configuration. It's good enough for students, families, and anyone who wants a reasonably fast, yet affordable, laptop with a Full HD screen...
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We’re big fans of Dell’s Inspiron laptops as previous models have struck just the right balance between value, price and performance. The Inspiron 15 7000 is the latest iteration of Dell’s entry-level laptop, but its aluminium chassis and beautiful edge-t...
A beautifully designed laptop with a great battery life, but it’s not as powerful as other similarly priced desktop replacements...
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The appeal of replacing your desktop is not exactly hard to appreciate. For me, a big screen, decent sized keyboard and a measure of portability, all add up to deliver one thing: convenience. So here I am with Dell's latest Inspiron 15 7000 series laptop...
So it seems that corners are obviously being cut in some of the most surprising places, but Dell does have the good grace to provide a year's subscription to MacAfee LiveSafe, probably to make savings on virus-related tech support calls. However, the ver...
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Dell's latest 15 inch notebook is a solid office machine that looks strikingly like just about every other current laptop.The Dell Inspiron 7000′s design reminds me of something. Unfortunately, that something is “every other laptop that wants to look like...
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Budget laptops are all about sacrifice, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a big, clunky system with a bland design and limited features. With the Dell Inspiron 15 (I15RV-6190 BLK) you get relatively good performance in a thin, textured 15-inch...
The Dell Inspiron 15 (I15RV-6190 BLK) is a relatively thin 15-inch laptop offering Intel Pentium processing power and good battery life for under $400...
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15.6 inches. For years it's been the most popular screen size for laptops, so there is lots of choice in this segment. Dell has the Inspiron 15 at the bottom end of the spectrum, and at the opposite end the Inspiron 15z Ultrabook, also for consumers. To...
After testing these two Dell Inspiron notebooks we're left a little confounded. On paper, the Inspiron 15z looks like an excellent Ultrabook. The specifications are solid and include an Nvidia graphics card that's faster than the integrated graphics on...
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We love the looks of the latest incarnation of the Dell Inspiron 15, a surprisingly powerful low-cost laptop with a 15.6in screen. Both the inside and the outside of the chassis are decorated in a scaled pattern of textured black triangles. The result...
This outstanding general purpose laptop provides plenty of processor power and battery life for a surprisingly low price...
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Looking for a versatile as well as reasonable companion to stay entertained and connected on the move? Dell New Inspiron 15 starting at $699 packing everything in 1 inch with just 2.25 kg gravity, featuring a range of connectivity and data sharing feature...
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While there's nothing specifically wrong with Dell's Inspiron M5030, when compared to the excellent laptops from Lenovo and MSI at this price point it is hard to recommend. Nevertheless, the impressive battery life may be enough to convince those for w...
Battery life, Decent hard drive, Connectivity...
Washed-out screen, Performance, Keyboard...
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For $999, the Dell Inspiron M501R is a 15in laptop that's packed with useful features and lots of processing power for multitasking. It runs a 2.2GHz AMD Phenom II N850 triple-core CPU, has 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive as well as AMD Mobility Radeon...
Triple-core AMD CPU is great for multitasking, good graphics performance, can be used for gaming, comfortable keyboard and touchpad...
Screen is very reflective, finish is too glossy and smooth, underwhelming battery life, only 100Mbps Ethernet...
The Dell Inspiron M5010 is based on AMD's triple-core Phenom II N850 CPU and it's one of the great all-round 15.6in laptops on the Australian market. You can use it for office work, multimedia tasks and even gaming (although not for graphics-intensive...
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AMD's Vision platform is a codename for a loosely grouped set of specifications, which at heart comprises a processor and graphics card. It initially launched last September, but has now been refreshed with a few new elements.The idea behind Vision is...
AMD's updated processor plus graphics chip ‘Vision’ platform comes in Basic, Premium, ultimate and black – but how does the performance stack up?...
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The Dell Inspiron M501R is a 15.6in AMD Phenom II quad-core laptop that's suitable as an everyday work machine, or even as a budget gaming rig. It has loads of CPU power, an above-average amount of RAM and a reasonably fast graphics cards. The design...
Overall, the Dell Inspiron M501R is a very good unit. We like its specifications and it provides a good amount of CPU power for everyday tasks as well as more advanced ones. However, it would be nice if it came with a digital TV tuner so that it could...
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The Dell Inspiron M501R is a 15.6in AMD Phenom II quad-core laptop that's suitable as an everyday work machine, or even as a budget gaming rig. It has loads of CPU power, an above-average amount of RAM and a reasonably fast graphics card. The design o...
Quad-core CPU, 6GB RAM, 500GB hard drive...
No digital TV tuner, very glossy, no Gigabit Ethernet...
Dell's Inspiron M501R is a nice looking 15.6in notebook with a quad-core AMD Phenom II CPU and 6GB of RAM. It's a good performer that's suitable as a desktop replacement and even as an entry-level gaming machine. We just wish it wasn't so glossy and th...
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Design Dell's Inspiron M501R has a grab bag of design ideas, but most of them look like the cheap cousin of a more inspired design. The wrist rest is finished in what's meant to look metallic but instead looks just like cheap plastic, because that'...
The M501R is a capable desktop replacement as long as power is never far away at all.
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Dell has had an impressive track record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after another. The Inspiron 1564 continues this run of success by implementing cutting-edge technology in this powerful and well-rounded machine. Built...
Powerful Core i3 CPU, Good screen, Decent usability, Decent 3D performance...
Limited network connectivity...
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The new Dell Inspiron 15 is a 15.6in value for money all-purpose budget laptop. The Dell Inspiron 15-1564 we tested is based on Intel's "Arrandale" Core i3 processor, has a full-sized keyboard, good looks and overall performanc...
The new Dell Inspiron 15 sports significant improvements over the older model, both in terms of look and feel and overall performance. It may not have every feature in the bag, but for a price tag of £398, we think it has a pretty good blend of style...
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Dell has had an impressive track-record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after the other. The Inspiron 1564 (£550 inc. VAT) continues this run of success by implementing cutting-edge technology into this powerful and well-ro...
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Dell has had an impressive track-record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after the other. The Inspiron 1564 (£550 inc. VAT) continues this run of success by implementing cutting-edge technology into this powerful and well-ro...
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The new Dell Inspiron 1564 arrived at What Laptop head quarters today. Not only is it the successor to the popular Insprion 1545, it is also the first Intel Core i3 branded laptop we’ve seen. The machine looks great, and its shiny black lid is complem...
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Dell's Inspiron 1545 is one of the most searched-for laptops on the internet. It's easy to see why it's so popular.It boasts a whopping 15.4" 16:9 widescreen display, as well as a DVD writer and a Celeron Processor.Not to mention a multi-million pound...
Massive screen, Good battery life, Semi-decent core specs, DVD-RW, Budget price...
Plasticky design, Few extras, Not for gaming, Poor display...
Dell's Inspiron 1545 is one of the most searched-for laptops on the internet. It's easy to see why it's so popular.It boasts a whopping 15.4" 16:9 widescreen display, as well as a DVD writer and a Celeron Processor.Not to mention a multi-milli...
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The Dell Inspiron 1545 is an affordable all-purpose notebook with a 15.6in widescreen LCD. While its unlikely to turn heads with its pedestrian style, this Dell Inspiron laptop remains a perfectly serviceable notebook that punches well above its weight. (We use the term figuratively, as it is far from a petite notebook.)Weighing in at around 3kg and measuring 374x25.938mm, the Dell Inspiron 1545 is one of the bigger entry-level notebooks on the market. This makes it a bit of a pain to lug a...
High quality keyboard, 15.6in display, excellent specifications for the asking price...
Drab design (unless you pay to spruce it up), heavy and not very portable, integrated graphics...
There’s nothing spectacular about the Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook -- until you take its price into account. With an RRP of just $999, it’s one of the best-value all purpose notebooks we’ve tested...
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The Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook is an affordable all-purpose notebook with a 15.6in widescreen LCD. While its unlikely to turn heads with its pedestrian style, this Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop remains a perfectly serviceable note...
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A professionally manufactured laptop that delivers pretty much what you need for the price being asked. Its no market leader, but its a very solid performer. Dell - Inspiron 1545 price Buy Dell Inspiron 1545 securely online at a bargain price £470 i...
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Design and features Out of all the sub-AU$1000 laptops weve reviewed recently, the Dell Inspiron 15 is the only one to sacrifice the numpad, leaving only the standard keyboard for typing. Its also the only model opting to use a Core 2 Duo processor...
Excellent battery life, Core 2 Duo processor for under $1000...
100Mbit Ethernet only, 802.11g only, no Bluetooth, although you can upgrade both for extra cash, No numpad...
The Dell Inspiron 15 is likely the best bang for buck youll get for AU$1000, from its battery life to its upgrade options. We do miss the numpad, but the rest is perfect for the budget conscious user. Editors’ rating: 8.5/10...
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Weve seen the Inspiron 1545 before, when it had an older processor; otherwise, the specifications are virtually identical. The two laptops have very different power consumption levels, however. The newer model is much more efficient, lasting for th...
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The latest laptop to join Dell's ranks, the Inspiron 1545 - or Inspiron 15, as it's called if you buy direct from Dell - has a lot to live up to. Its most novel feature is the screen. Like Acer, Dell has opted for a panel with a 16:9 movie-friendly asp...
Dell's latest sports a 16:9 display and a good-looking specification, but it struggles against the keen competition...
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In these financially troubled times, the budget sector is more important than ever. Considering it's a notebook from the world's third-largest PC manufacturer, Dell's Inspiron 1545 (also known as the Inspiron 15) has a lot to live up to, especially since...
Cheap, Decent build quality, Customizable...
Glossy all over, No digital video out, Poor battery life, Inferior display...
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Dells Inspiron 1545 is sold exclusively through PC World, so apart from a choice of three lid colours, you wont be able to customise it as you would a laptop bought direct from Dells site. Its one of the plainest designs weve seen from Dell; st...
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The Inspiron 1525, apart from the coloured, rubberised finish on the lid, is a rather plain 15.4in laptop, with a matt silver finish and rounded edges. It looks smaller and lighter than it actually is, and at 2.7kg its bordering on the comfort limi...
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For the price, this is an amazing all-round notebook that will suit any family and is one of our favourite budget machines...
Great build, good specification, fantastic to use...
Integrated graphics...
For the price, this is an amazing all-round notebook that will suit any family and is one of our favourite budget machines...
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Dells Inspiron range is designed to provide power and features for home and family use, without breaking the bank. The Inspiron 1525 (£599 inc. VAT) is a mid-range model that delivers impressive style, performance and usability.The slim chassis weighs...
Strong performance, Customisable design, Good portability, Great screen, Impressive software package...
160GB storage, Basic graphics performance...
Dells Inspiron range is designed to provide power and features for home and family use, without breaking the bank. The Inspiron 1525 (£599 inc. VAT) is a mid-range model that delivers impressive style, performance and usability.The slim chassis weighs...
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Despite lacking the latest and fastest networking options, the Dell Inspiron 1525s chic design and HDMI output make this a good choice for the home user.
Good value for money, stylish, a good variety of connectivity options, HDMI port...
Networking options arent the latest or fastest, the screen is reflective and feels fragile The Final Word Despite lacking the latest and fastest networking options, the Dell Inspiron 1525s chic design and HDMI output make this a good choice for the h...
Despite lacking the latest and fastest networking options, the Dell Inspiron 1525s chic design and HDMI output make this a good choice for the home user.
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siliconrepublic.com Updated:
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These days technology is as much about lifestyle and self-expression as it is about functionality and nowhere is this more apparent than in Dell’s latest TV advertisement for its range of Inspiron Colours laptops. A rancher uses his green Dell lapto...
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Dells Inspiron 1525 is slimmer and weighs 400g less than its predecessor, the 1520, which we reviewed in Shopper 237. Like the 1520, the lid of the 1525 comes in a variety of colours and designs - our sample had an attractive purple floral design a...
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The best budget laptop, by a long stretch. Rivals far more expensive laptops, at a bargain price. Last year, we recommended Dells Inspiron 1520 laptop for its great combination of qualities. Back then, the £750 tag of the model we reviewed looked...
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At the time of writing, a total of 14 of Dell's notebooks came with built-in 3G wireless as an option. The Inspiron you see here is one of the more reasonably priced ways to get into mobile email and internet, with the review model we saw costing $2...
3G option, Bang for buck...
Heavy, Screen issues on low power...
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The customisable Dell Inspiron 1525 will please those for whom good performance is a priority. If you dont like the specifications of the particular Dell Inspiron 1525 we tested, you can easily configure your own online. Thats an important differe...
If choice of features is paramount in your budget laptop, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is your best bet among the models in our test group. IDG staff...
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Dell in PC World? Its like Apple in Asda! Not light or cheap, but a solid all-round laptop. Famous as the most successful mail order PC company, Dell has recently begun to sell computers through selected high street shops. We reviewed the Inspiron...
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What a dull world it would be without colour. And really good affordable laptops. The 1520 has good battery life and copes well with 3D games. As for the colours, you decide. Dell may not have the style cachet of an Apple or Sony, but its not averse...
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The release of Dells new Inspiron 1520 laptop computer based on Intels new Santa Rosa processor platform is an update to the popular E1505 model which was released in 2006. First off the bat you will find some nice enhancements to the look of the 152...
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Dells latest Inspiron range not only uses Intels latest Centrino technology for speed and power, but also adds a dash of colour for style. Internally, the Inspiron 1520 looks similar to the older models, but the new external aesthetic combined with t...
Draft-N Wi-Fi, Battery Performance, Dell Media Direct, Powerful components...
Light leakage from screen, No gigabit Ethernet The Final Word The new Dell Inspiron is a very nice choice if youre after a powerful and stylish notebook. We were impressed by just about every aspect of its performance and the new look gives it a touch...
The new Dell Inspiron is a very nice choice if youre after a powerful and stylish notebook. We were impressed by just about every aspect of its performance and the new look gives it a touch of flare to boot.
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The Dell Inspiron 1520 is built around an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and (in the case of higher-end models) the new Centrino Duo platform. Aside from processor choices, Dell is also offering colour choices: if buyers dont like the traditional white or...
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The 6400, like so much of the Dell range, comes in a variety of user-defined guises so bear this in mind when it comes to the performance numbers and features Ill be making reference to. Indeed, in the time weve had the notebook, a Dell special offe...
With a base price - for the T7200 Core 2 Duo - of £789 inc. VAT and shipping, the Inspiron 6400 is an excellent and affordable route into the Core 2 Duo world. It has all the credentials to be a dependable multimedia companion with its great screen, c...
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Dells 6400 is a great value mid-range notebook with very few weaknesses. The support is the icing on the cake.
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The Inspiron 6400 is a desktop replacement notebook, offering up the familiar silver and white-accented design thats common to the Inspiron line. Its not exactly a stunner, but you certainly wont be ashamed to tote it around whilst in the public eye.
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If you need a dual-core notebook on a budget the Inspiron 6400 is the best choice weve seen yet, although wed be tempted to upgrade the optical drive and hard disk We test a huge selection of Centrino Duo notebooks costing £850 and above in this mon...
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Dells latest laptop is a bit chunky, but its powerful and very cheap. This is an excellent value laptop - as long as you can put up with its chunky, bulky design. The launch of Intels Core Duo processors has given laptops a real shot in the prover...
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Buying a cheaper notebook usually means making sacrifices, but Dells Inspiron 6400 has few compromises and some surprises. First, theres the 15.4" widescreen display. The quality and size of a notebooks display is key to an enjoyable experience...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2015-09-10 14:00:58
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The Inspiron 6400 is not a bad notebook by any means, but it does suffer in a market populated by more attractive, more capable machines that cost the same. The styling really lets it down, because of the thick case and kitsch silver trim.The good news...
High resolution display. Customisable spec. Windows comes with all updates.
Unattractive. Relatively bulky. Not Core 2 Duo.
The Inspiron 6400 is not a bad notebook by any means, but it does suffer in a market populated by more attractive, more capable machines that cost the same. The styling really lets it down, because of the thick case and kitsch silver trim.The good news...
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Dell has gone back to the drawing board with this general-purpose laptop, keeping similarly powerful components but completely redesigning the chassis and installing a new screen. There are several Inspiron 15 5000-series models available; our review unit...
Its build quality and battery life aren't the best we've seen, but the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 is still decent value...
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Dell's Inspiron 15 feels like a computer designed specifically around Windows 10. It functions nicely as a laptop, and does an admirable job in tablet mode. Switching between the two configurations allows Windows 10 to excitedly ask if you'd like to switc...
The aluminum body looks slick and makes it feel sturdy and durable, Vibrant screen...
Heavy, Battery life, Tablet mode not useful...
A competent, capable, attractive and well-priced 2-in-1 notebook that works better as a laptop than a tablet, thanks to the large screen and weight of this 15-inch machine...
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Dell's Inspiron 15 feels like a computer designed specifically around Windows 10. It functions nicely as a laptop, and does an admirable job in tablet mode. Switching between the two configurations allows Windows 10 to excitedly ask if you'd like to switc...
The aluminum body looks slick and makes it feel sturdy and durable, Vibrant screen...
Heavy, Battery life, Tablet mode not useful...
A competent, capable, attractive and well-priced 2-in-1 notebook that works better as a laptop than a tablet, thanks to the large screen and weight of this 15-inch machine...
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The Inspiron 5000 Series is the middle of three ranges of business laptops from Dell, with the 3000 Series representing the value models, and the 7000 Series as top Inspirons. Here's our Dell Inspiron 15-5558 review. See also: Best laptops to buy in 2015...
The Inspiron 15-5558 straddles budget and midrange laptop camps, depending on configuration, asserting excellent build quality and decent performance as you'd expect of a £500+ design. The screen is one of the best you'll find on a laptop around this pric...
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The line that divides business and consumer laptops can be blurred today, and never more so than the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series. It has the no-nonsense square build of a business machine, sober black and conformist, yet Dell positions the new Inspiron f...
Lumpy but suggesting longevity, the Inspiron 15 7000 Series ought to survive as desktop replacement at home or the office. Powerful discrete graphics will please gamers and professionals, although the reflective screen and a trying trackpad knock points o...
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We've been reviewing Dell's Inspiron line of mid-range computers for some time now, and while they fill an important role, they usually aren't exciting. In fact, I can almost guess the specs of the new Skylake version without looking. A Core i3 processor...
Quick CPU, Slick design, Strong gaming performance, Budget friendly...
Unattractive display, Slow hard drive...
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Alienware isn't the only grin-worthy gaming laptop brand at Dell anymore. The Inspiron 15 7000 lets you take your PC gaming on the go without necessarily breaking the bank. With a price tag of $999 (£749, AU$1,599) this notebook offers a lot in the way of...
Impressive battery life, Loud speakers with subwoofer, Great screen...
Slow hard drive, Can get very warm, Relatively heavy...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 offers great entertainment value and decent battery life behind a gorgeous display, even when it feels slow (and hot)...
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Dell's Inspiron line of laptops isn't exactly known for its gaming prowess… But today my preconceived notions were challenged in a big way!Cooler Master link: message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visit to try it free and...
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Of course, you are very unlikely to be gaming at 4K with the included GTX 960M, as it simply does not have the power to push a 4K display. With a laptop, you will want a GTX 980M before you even start to think about 4K gaming. Still, we analyse the Inspir...
4K display, Core i7 and GTX 960M is a good combination for 1080p gaming, Relatively affordable, Good looking, Strong battery life, Silent under light loads, Fairly light at just 2.7KG...
Not an effective 4K gaming machine, SSD is small and writes data comparatively slowly, DDR3 memory not DDR4.
The Dell Inspiron 15 7559 is a mid-range laptop (£999) attempting to bring a 4K display to the mass enthusiast audience.However, the Inspiron has solid foundations aside from its glorious 4K display. The Skylake Core i7-6700HQ is a very powerful CPU, prov...
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I have to hand it to Dell: In the category of "$500 laptops," the veteran manufacturer came pretty close to nailing a well-rounded machine with few major compromises.That's more impressive than it sounds. If there's anything I've learned in reviewing low-...
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I have to hand it to Dell: In the category of "$500 laptops," the veteran manufacturer came pretty close to nailing a well-rounded machine with few major compromises.That's more impressive than it sounds. If there's anything I've learned in reviewing low-...
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I have to hand it to Dell: In the category of "$500 laptops," the veteran manufacturer came pretty close to nailing a well-rounded machine with few major compromises. That's more impressive than it sounds. If there's anything I've learned in reviewing lo...
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Bargain back-to-school laptops exist for a reason: Not everybody can afford a $2,000 laptop. Honestly, most people don't even need a $2,000 laptop.For this set of reviews, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum—basic laptops that let you work and...
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Bargain back-to-school laptops exist for a reason: Not everybody can afford a $2,000 laptop. Honestly, most people don't even need a $2,000 laptop.For this set of reviews, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum—basic laptops that let you work and...
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Dell raises the bar for build quality and design in a budget laptop with the $399 Dell Inspiron 15 5000. This laptop sports an eye-catching, colorful chassis that just feels more solid than the value-priced competition. The Dell has the power to back up i...
Attractive, sturdy design, Fast performance, Loud speakers, Very little bloatware...
Relatively dim display, Shallow keyboard...
The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 offers an alluring design, speedy performance and loud speakers for less than $400...
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Dell Inspiron 5558 (15 5000) is a mid-range multimedia notebook targeted at the consumer market. It can be considered a successor to the Inspiron 5548, as it features similar design and is from the same series. The notebook comes in various configurations...
Good specs for the price, Overall good design, Large and comfortable trackpad, The system handles heavy CPU and GPU loads very well with no throttling or excessive heat...
Poor sRGB coverage for an IPS panel, Not very sturdy plastic build, The glossy lid is a huge fingerprint magnet...
Dell Inspiron 5558 is a good mid-range multimedia notebook that offers good specs at a reasonable price. It has enough performance in store to handle even pretty demanding computational tasks, and work with heavy professional software with the Intel Core...
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It's time to shed some light onto some of the budget models from Dell and we've prepared a relatively new notebook launched just within a month. We are referring to the Inspiron 5551 that aims to be sold mainly to business customers without wanting to spe...
Overall appealing design and it's relatively thin and light, Good keyboard, Harmless (without screen flickering above 25% brigthness) energyefficient TN panel, Great battery life, The system handles high CPU and GPU load with ease without throttling or ex...
Better CPU would have done wonders, Poor touchpad performance, LAN port missing...
Dell has really done it this time. The Inspiron 5551 will be suitable to satisfy all your basic needs and even brings a lot more to the table. For the price tag of around €350 you get a decent working machine with a good overall design, not so sturdy cons...
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Dark screen. Dell sends a 15.6-inch all-rounder into the fight for buyers' favor with its Inspiron 15-5558. The laptop pleases with an IPS screen that, however, has a much too low brightness. Dell could have been a bit less tightfisted with the GPU...
Matte, highcontrast Full HD IPS screen, Plenty of storage, Barely heats up, 802.11 ac dualband WiFi, Maintenance cover...
Dark screen, Fast Ethernet only, Comparatively low gaming performance...
In Review: Dell Inspiron 15-5558. Test model courtesy of Dell Germany.Dell has a 15.6-inch all-round device in its lineup with the Inspiron 15-5558. The installed processor offers enough power for routine. The GeForce graphics core allows gaming at le...
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What's the difference? The Inspiron has a dual-core Intel Core i7-5500U processor instead of a quad-core Core i7-4712HQ, and a 256GB SSD instead of a 512GB one. It features 16GB of RAM and AMD Radeon R7 M270 graphics.But if the Inspiron 15 7000 is less we...
Vivid 4K touch display, Solid quality, Good battery life...
Poor keyboard design, Annoying fans, Subpar performance, Scanty port selection...
A handsome 4K touch screen, and a price $1,100 under the flagship XPS 15, highlight Dell's upper-middle-class laptop. But its keyboard disappoints, and considering most of its 4K competitors it brings a dual-core CPU to a quad fight. Read More…...
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The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 has made the jump to 4K. Dell's 15-inch premium laptop is now available with a stunningly crisp 3840 x 2160-pixel screen, a 5th- Generation Intel Core i7 processor and an optional AMD graphics chip, giving you more power and more...
Sharp 4K touch screen, Luxurious design, Loud audio...
Display not very bright, Jumpy cursor, Belowaverage battery life...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 offers a 4K touch screen and robust speakers in a luxurious design, but it doesn't offer enough endurance or oomph for the money...
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All-rounder. With its stylish design, Dell's 15.6-inch Inspiron 15-5548 all-rounder aims to attract the attention of potential buyers. The hardware equipment is satisfactory. However, Dell should have put more effort in terms of GPU and screen...
Dell Inspiron 15-5548. Test model courtesy of Dell Germany. Dell has a 15.6-inch all-round laptop in its lineup with the Inspiron 15-5548. It is the Broadwell upgrade of the Inspiron 15-5547 . The installed processor has enough computing power for all co...
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Slimmed down. The new version of the Inspiron 15 from the 7000-series is much thinner than the predecessor and now has a 4K display as well. But the diet is not only limited to the chassis: You also have to live with drawbacks in regard to the graphics pe...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7548, courtesy of Dell. Dell offers a thin 15.6-inch all-rounder with the Inspiron 15 7548, which has an appealing aluminum chassis. A powerful Core i7 processor ensures sufficient performance in practice. The integrated Radeon graph...
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Dell is offering a cheap 15.6-inch notebook in the form of the Inspiron 15 3531. Like most other manufacturers, Dell uses the Intel Bay Trail platform. In this in-depth review, we will check to see how the laptop performs in comparison to its competition...
Runs quietly, Barely heats up, Good battery life...
No USB 3.0, No Ethernet, No Bluetooth, No optical drive, Only 12 months warranty, Dark panel with poor contrast...
The Dell Inspiron 15 3531 is an addition to the extensive collection of cheap Bay Trail laptops. The special feature of this model is its fanless design . This means there are barely any noise emissions and despite the missing fan, the laptop does not he...
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If you're looking for a basic desktop-replacement laptop for your everyday computing chores, but have limited funds, the Dell Inspiron 15 Non-Touch ($249.99) is a good bet. Powered by an Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of memory, this 15-inch notebook has...
Very affordable. Good battery life. Thin chassis.
No LAN port. No optical drive...
The latest Dell Inspiron 15 is an incredibly affordable desktop-replacement laptop offering good battery life and a slim profile...
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There is no shortage of inexpensive 15.6-inch allrounder notebooks . Every manufacturer has at least a few models for around 450 to 600 Euro (~$560 to ~$750) in their portfolio. Dell adds their Inspiron 15 3542-2293 to the mix. For about 530 Euro (~$660)...
Not very noisy most of the time, Doesn't get very warm, Low power consumption, Long battery life, Maintenance cover...
Glossy and dark display with low viewing angle stability...
Dell's Inspiron 15 3542-2293 is a well-rounded notebook . The system has more than enough power for everyday tasks and can handle a few games as well. The 15.6-inch notebook does its job quietly most of the time and doesn't get hot in the process. The po...
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Dell's Inspiron 15 5000 series is the bigger-screened cousin to its Inspiron 14 5000 series. The former is outfitted with a spacious 15.6-inch display while the latter has a 14-incher. I'll review the Inspiron 15 model 5547 here, and you can read my colle...
Large, vivid display, 16GB of memory...
Flaky keyboard and trackapd, Short battery life, Feels fragile...
Dell's budget big-screen laptop looks impressive, but it feels flimsy, has keyboard and trackpad issues, and its battery runs down much too quickly...
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Nowadays, what can be had for just 579 euros? In some larger cities, this is barely enough for one month's rent. Alternatively, the Dell Inspiron 15-5547 can be purchased for this amount of money, a multimedia laptop with a sleek (though simple) design an...
Slim, lightweight chassis, Aluminium lid, All ports located at the rear part of the sides, Decent input devices, Dual band WiFi (802.11 ac), Decent application performance, Great maintenance options, Quiet operation, Good battery life, Low energy consumpt...
Build quality not always perfect, Clickpad sometimes not too precise, "Throttled" GPU, Hot under full load, Only 12 months of warranty, No Gigabit Ethernet, Display with strong bluish tint, Glossy, highly reflective screen, Mediocre vertical viewing angle...
The Dell Inspiron 15-5547 is a solid, if a bit uninspired device. Dell's entry-level to mid-range multimedia laptop has become slimmer and lighter while retaining the above-average battery life of its predecessor. Maintenance has never been easier, too:...
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In the middle of Dell's family of notebooks lies the Inspiron 15 5000 Series. Boasting an attractive design, and good -- but not great -- specs, the Inspiron 15 starts at $649, just higher than the average notebook. As configured, our $1,049 review unit h...
Crisp and vivid display; Sleek and solid design; Good multitasking capability...
Hot underside; Belowaverage battery life...
The Inspiron 15 5000 is a solid 15-inch laptop with a vivid touch screen, but it doesn't do enough to distinguish itself at this price...
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By Joel Santo DomingoThe Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) ($1,149 as tested) is a high-end ultrabook with a premium aluminum and glass construction. It's worth considering if you need discrete graphics for multimedia creation or moderate gameplay. While it is a so...
Large touch screen. Numeric keypad. Full set of I/O ports. 16GB of memory. Speedy boot time.
Flimsy screen hinge. Keyboard takes time to master. No 5GHz WiFi...
The touch-screen Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) ultrabook is aimed at power users who absolutely need premium components for heavy multitasking...
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The number 7000 indicates that our test model is at the top of the Inspiron line, between the middle-of-the-mainstream Inspiron 15 5000 and the ritzy XPS 15 . As with most Dell laptops, you can buy the Inspiron 15 7000 in several different configurations...
Wellbuilt and attractive, Greatlooking highres display, Nvidia discrete graphics, Decent sound, Ample RAM and storage, Long battery life...
A bit heavy, Not a benchmark barnburner...
Sleek-looking and solid, with massive memory and storage as well as strong graphics, this Inspiron is a lot of laptop for not too much money. We'd prefer a true SSD rather than its hybrid hard drive, though. Read More…...
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The Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) ($1,149 as tested) is a high-end ultrabook with a premium aluminum and glass construction. It's worth considering if you need discrete graphics for multimedia creation or moderate gameplay. While it is a solid po...
Large touch screen. Numeric keypad. Full set of I/O ports. 16GB of memory. Speedy boot time.
Flimsy screen hinge. Keyboard takes time to master. No 5GHz Wi-Fi...
The touch-screen Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) ultrabook is aimed at power users who absolutely need premium components for heavy multitasking...
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The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series is a jack-of-all-trades type of machine. With its i7 processor, discrete NVIDIA graphics, loads of RAM and a large hard drive space, the Inspiron looks fierce on paper. A good deal cheaper than many of its other 15-inch Ul...
Powerful multitasker, Good HD display, Solid aluminum build...
Poor keyboard, trackpad and layout, Slow boot and launch times, Heavy for an Ultrabook...
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As one of the top-shelf systems in the company's mainstream line-up, the Inspiron 15 7537 is in an interesting position in Dell’s extensive family of laptops and ultrabooks. This laptop is too pricey to be considered affordable by most consumers, and y...
As we mentioned at the beginning of this review, the Dell Inspiron 15 7537 walks a very fine line between mainstream and high-end system. It costs way too much to not provide a great experience, but it’s also not expensive enough to have all the bells...
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Dell's Inspiron 15 7000-series Ultrabooks, as represented by the 15.6-inch model 7537 Dell sent for this review, are a mixed bag. This model—let's just call it the Inspiron 7537—looks great, has a nice display, and renders games well. Its ergonomics, on t...
Allaluminum upper shell, Vivid display, Very good gaming performance, WiFi limited to 802.11n...
Mediocre input ergonomics, Limboriffic chassis exhibits too much flex...
Dell's upscale 15-inch Ultrabook plays a good game, but its input ergonomics are subpar and it flexes in all the wrong places...
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Dell has consolidated its notebook lineup, and the result is an increased focus on quality. Case in point: The Inspiron 15 7537, which boasts a gorgeous aluminum design; a 15-inch, 1080p display; a Core i7 processor; and Nvidia graphics. Starting at $749...
Colorful crisp display; Impressive performance; Good graphics; Aboveaverage battery life; Attractive design...
Belowaverage screen brightness; Keyboard a bit mushy; Speakers sound flat...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7537 packs Nvidia graphics and a crisp 1080p touch screen inside an attractive aluminum chassis...
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There's a new family member in Dell's laptop lineup. With the new Inspiron 15 7000 series , the manufacturer follows the latest industrial design trend: making laptops increasingly thinner even outside of the ultrabook category. This drastic treatment do...
Good build quality, 4 USB 3.0 ports, Backlit keyboard, Highquality Full HD screen, Generous storage capacity, High graphics power, Low temperature development, Very long battery runtime...
Glaretype screen, Low WiFi range, Only 12 month warranty, No mSATA/M.2 slot, Steep price...
Dell Inspiron 15-7537 A purchase price of almost 1200 Euros (~$1619) is steep even for a luxuriously configured multimedia laptop. The customers rightly expect the highest degree of perfection even in detail - a demand that not every device can meet. De...
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The Dell Inspiron line has a fresh look. Targeting shoppers willing to spend a little bit more for a premium design, the new Inspiron 15 7000 sports an uber-chic aluminum chassis, 15.6-inch touch screen and a fourth-generation Intel processor, all for an...
Sleek and elegant chassis; Very long battery life; Solid performance and graphics; Impressive speakers...
Keys could use more travel; Belowaverage screen brightness; Somewhat heavy for 15incher...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series offers impressively long battery life and solid performance in an elegant aluminum chassis...
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Budget laptops are all about sacrifice, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for a big, clunky system with a bland design and limited features. With the Dell Inspiron 15 (I15RV-6190 BLK)$349.99 at Dell you get relatively good performance in a thin, te...
Very affordable. Good battery life. Slim profile.
No touch screen. Low-res screen. USB 3.0 ports are black...
The Dell Inspiron 15 (I15RV-6190 BLK) is a relatively thin 15-inch laptop offering Intel Pentium processing power and good battery life for under $400...
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Inspiron 1501 is an AMD based system and it is made for people on stiff budgets. The build quality is quite good and the chassis feels sturdy. There is no cheap ‘creek’ while lifting up the lid. Also, you won’t see any ripples on the screen if you appl...
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Talk about a bargain. For $349, about the same price as a premium netbook, you can nab the Dell Inspiron 15 M5030. This 15-inch laptop features AMD's Athlon II dual-core processor and has many of the features offered by other mainstream machines. Read...
Though the Inspiron 15 M5030 didn't shine in our benchmarks, we still found it adequate for everyday computing chores such as surfing the web, updating Facebook, and playing casual games. It's not often that a 15-inch notebook is priced as low as $350...
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Available for purchase at Best Buy, the Dell Inspiron IM5030-874B3D ($429.99 direct) bears the attention to design detail and functionality that typify all of Dell's laptops. But, in accordance with its price, you'll have to sacrifice a fair amount of...
Low price. Attractive design. Large screen.
Below-average performance. No HDMI port.
The Dell Inspiron IM5030-874B3D is a fine-looking laptop with a compelling price, but you can get more capabilities from other systems without having to shell out a lot more money. Buy it nowMore from DellShop for other Dell Business Laptops. Click he...
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Budget laptops are almost always about sacrifice, be it in the form of low-end components, skimpy features, or both. The Dell Inspiron M501R-1748MRB ($649.99 at Best Buy) definitely falls into the former category; its AMD processor will save you money...
Blu-ray drive. Big hard drive. Nice display.
Integrated graphics. Sluggish performance. Relatively short battery life.
The Dell Inspiron M501R-1748MRB is an affordable desktop replacement laptop based on AMD's Vision Premium technology. Its performance and battery life are subpar, but the addition of a Blu-ray drive lets you view HD movies on its bright LED backlit di...
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The Bottom LineMar 25 2011 - Dell's Inspiron M5030 laptop isn't going to be standing out against the competition in terms of performance or features, but it certainly is affordable. With street pricing around $500, it is roughly $100 cheaper than many...
Very Affordable, Competitive Level of Performance To Intel Based Laptops...
Heavier Than Most 15inch Budget Laptops, Lots Of Preinstalled Software That Slow Down The System, Plastic Feels Quite Cheap...
Mar 25 2011 - Dell's Inspiron M5030 laptop isn't going to be standing out against the competition in terms of performance or features, but it certainly is affordable. With street pricing around $500, it is roughly $100 cheaper than many Intel based PCs...
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The Dell Inspiron M501R is a 15in laptop that's packed with useful features and lots of processing power for multitasking. It runs a 2.2GHz AMD Phenom II N850 triple-core CPU, has 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive as well as AMD Mobility Radeon 550v grap...
Overall, the triple-core Dell Inspiron M501R is a great laptop worthy of consideration if you want a system that can do just about everything. It even outshone the quad-core version of this laptop in the majority of our tests thanks to its slightly fa...
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Dell Inspiron e1505 is a 15.4 inch widescreen laptop having a new Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It is quite identical to the Inspiron 6400 also from Dell. When seen from the outside, the system just looks like a replacement for older Inspiron 6000 but t...
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Dell Inspiron 6000 is a midrange notebook having some good entertainment features. It’s design is pretty similar to other Dell systems including the XPS M140 and Inspiron 9300. The laptop has a white trim with light silver look and it is 14 inches acro...
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A 2.2GHz processor and 500GB hard drive, for a rock bottom price? Seems like good bait material, coming from a laptop like the Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB ($649.99 list, at Best Buy). By itself, it's a competent, budget laptop that can handle several...
Well thought-out design. Excellent keyboard. Soft mouse buttons. Large 500GB hard drive. HDMI and eSATA...
Overpriced compared to its peers. Paltry battery scores. Bottom of the barrel performance scores.
The Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB is the most sluggish and battery-inefficient laptop in its group, yet it costs more...
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The Dell Inspiron IM5030-3413B3D ($629.98 list), available at Staples, is an unremarkable desktop replacement laptop. It's bulky and heavy, with poor application performance, below average battery life, and a relatively sparse feature set. That said, t...
Inexpensive desktop replacement. Bright, crisp display. Customizable, multitouch-gesture touchpad. No bloatware.
Hulking frame. Poor application performance. Disappointing battery life. Bulky. No HDMI port.
Other than a tough-to-beat price tag, little stands out about the Dell Inspiron IM5030-3413B3D. For not much more, other laptops offer faster performance and come with better features. Buy it now...
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With a sub-$600 price tag, the Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK ($599.99 list) would be a winning entry-level 15.6-inch laptop if it weren't for its lackluster performance. The iM501R-13230BK, available at Staples, has all the essentials that you should...
Inexpensive. Great-sounding audio. eSATA port. No pre-installed bloatware.
Poor performance. Heavy.
The Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK is a budget-minded mainstream laptop that offers more than just the essentials, but its performance is decidedly back of the pack for it class...
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A laptop computer that gives you the everyday features you need can be difficult to find. The Dell Inspiron 15 gives you what you need and a little bit more, winning our TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award. The overall design, processor, and entertainment featu...
This laptop computer has builtin WiFi and optional Bluetooth capabilities...
The screen resolution could be much higher on this laptop computer.
The Dell Inspiron 15 provides the basic features to accomplish your everyday computing tasks...
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The Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD is a solid pick for those in need of a budget laptop. It does not stand out in any way, but it does provide good performance and a comprehensive feature set. Its price is also reasonable.
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The recurring theme for mainstream laptops, especially if they're Intel based, is the guts from last year are being replaced with new ones this year. Looking at the Dell Inspiron 1564 ($879 direct) seems like déjà vu all over again, since nothing ha...
Powered by a Core i5 processor. Midrange ATI graphics card for games. Speedy laptop. Excellent typing and navigating experience. Adjacent numeric keypad.
Lackluster battery life. No ExpressCard slot.
The Dell Inspiron 1564 is a mainstream laptop designed with speed in mind, thus giving battery life the cold shoulder...
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The Dell Inspiron 15 has undergone some significant facelifts, as a result it looks much better than the older Inspiron 15. Gone is the drab, lacklustre design of the past - the new Inspiron 15 sports a more polished, refined look. You have five gloss...
The new Dell Inspiron 15 sports significant improvements over the older model, both in terms of look and feel and overall performance. It may not have every feature in the bag, but for a price tag of £398, we think it has a pretty good blend of style...
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I like a lot of Dell's newer laptops, and I had hoped to like the company's newly Core i5-enhanced Inspiron 15 (1564 variant). This model has a lush widescreen and isn't too big, and the glossy shell looks nearly as good as the Apple aesthetic it apes...
Power to spare for most tasks, Great big widescreen to work on...
Missing video connections, Offset keyboard with a toosmall number pad...
There's no denying that the 1564 has a lot of power--but with so few ports on this laptop, how are you going to make use of it?...
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Watching the evolution of Dell's 15-inch Inspiron line is interesting, especially when you look at how the chassis designs have changed over the past couple of years. Gone are the bulky gray-and-white monstrosities in favor of a measure of customizable...
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The Inspiron 1545 belongs to Dell’s ‘15’ line and is designed to ‘give you the everyday features you need, all at a great value’.In line with its positioning the Dell boasts decent hardware specifications; you get a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 3...
The 1545 packs the right stuff for everyday usability at an attractive price. Not for gamers however...
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Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU is powered by Intel Pentium T4300 / 2.16 GHz, dual core processor, it has data bus speed of 800 MHz, chipset type is Mobile Intel GM45 Express. It has L2 cache of 1 MB and has installed 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800 MHz. RAM is no...
Good configuration, straightforward, simple design...
Glossy exteriors...
If you want a basic laptop for just simple basic home and office applications, we will recommend you to go for the Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU. It offers good value for money...
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There is nothing inherently wrong with the Dell Inspiron i1545-4583JBK. This entry-level 15.6-inch laptop can be found at Staples for $639.98 (list) and features a standard configuration that includes an Intel dual-core CPU, 4GB of memory, and integ...
Cheap price and solid build quality. Comfortable keyboard and touchpad. Surprisingly decent audio output. Respectable battery life.
Previous-generation CPU can't keep up with newer Core i3 chips. No 802.11n WiFi. No HDMI or eSATA ports.
The Dell Inspiron i1545-4583JBK is a solid entry-level, 15.6-inch laptop. Its build quality, audio output, and battery life impress, but its CPU is a generation behind what you'll find in laptops that cost only $100 or so more...
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Dell’s Inspiron 1545 is one of the most searched-for laptops on the internet. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular.It boasts a whopping 15.4″ 16:9 widescreen display, as well as a DVD writer and a Celeron Processor.Not to mention a multi-million pound...
The epic screen on the Inspiron 1545 is what makes it stand out from the crowd, and even the most basic model is actually reasonably specced, Battery life is betterthanaverage, and it’s a good option for people who aren’t tempted by the fiddl...
The innards may be okay, but the chassis makes this feel like one of the cheapest laptops we’ve come across, The screen itself is disappointing, and the lack of extras feels like profiteering frugality on Dell’s part. In a time of svelte, l...
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The Dell Inspiron 1545 is one of the bigger entry level notebooks on the market. The Dell Inspiron 1545 is at the dimension of 373×244×25.9-37.5mm, and the weight of the Dell 1545 is just 2.64kg.What will shock you is that the Dell 1545 comes with the...
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Available at Staples for $649.98 (list), the Dell Inspiron i1545-4742JBK is a comfortable, albeit ordinary looking, 15-inch mainstream notebook with a spacious hard drive and a bright, 15.6-inch HD display. Its Intel Pentium CPU doesn't offer the ki...
Affordable. Nice keyboard and touchpad. Sizable hard drive. Crisp display.
Lacks draft n Wi-Fi. So-so performance. Integrated graphics.
The Dell Inspiron i1545-4742JBK is a good choice for cash-strapped students or anyone seeking an affordable, well-equipped 15-inch notebook. Just don't expect blazing performance from this Pentium-based system...
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The is the back-to-basics mainstream 15" notebook from Dell, offering good performance at a value price. Consumers can configure this notebook with basic lid configurations, or go all out with the customized lids from the Dell Design Studio for an a...
Good looks, Easy to upgrade all components, Good cooling system, Great touchpad buttons...
Screen lid doesnt stay closed with the notebook held vertically, Battery life could be better...
The Dell Inspiron 15 is a decent mid-size budget notebook with good looks and average build quality. The keyboard is very comfortable to type on with excellent support, but has a weird function key layout that may annoy more advanced users. The touchpad o...
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With its basic, no-frills design, Dell’s Inspiron 15 looks the part of a budget notebook ($499 with E-value code DNDPZU1). Fortunately, it performed better than expected, even keeping pace with higher-end, all-purpose laptops on some tests. At this pr...
Bright 16:9 display, Comfortable keyboard, touchpad, and touch buttons, Loud speakers, Convenient Dell Dock and backup software...
Lacks webcam at this price, No HDMI port...
As you might expect with a budget notebook, the $499 Dell Inspiron 15 is a no-frills machine: It lacks multimedia controls or a webcam, and its graphics performance is poky. But for users on a budget with light computing needs and a desire for a screen...
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Performance Performance testing and results are broken down into specific categories for ease of reading and evaluation. Application Testing In subjective application performance testing, the Inspiron 1525 performs very well given the budget configurat...
Beautiful 5.4” WXGA display when viewed directly; impressive wireless performance; easy to setup, good battery performance.
Display suffers when viewed at an angle, weak graphics card, tinny sounding speakers, fingerprints show easily on the exterior.
Performance Performance testing and results are broken down into specific categories for ease of reading and evaluation. Application Testing In subjective application performance testing, the Inspiron 1525 performs very well given the budget configurat...
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Overall, it is a decent notebook, but we feel other devices offer better value for money...
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While our notebook arrived with Windows Vista, some Dell Inspiron 1525 models are loaded with Ubuntu Linux. The Dell Inspiron 1525 with the hardware found in this review can be bought through Dell for around $800 USD in the United States.
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Dell has been on something of a roll recently. Its new range of XPS notebooks, the M1330 and M1530 were both great machines, while its desktop offerings, like the XPS 420 , haven't been half bad either. But let it not be said that Dell has had things all...
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The customization options on this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and its fast, too.
Fast for a budget laptop, Lots customization options...
Dedicated graphics not an option, Productivity apps not bundled...
The customization options on this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and its fast, too.
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Stylish notebook offers power and performance for a bargain price.
Strong performer, Good assortment of multimedia connections, High-res screen, Long battery life...
Inconsistent wireless performance, Mediocre graphics engine...
With its $999 price tag, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is one of the most “expensive” budget notebooks weve reviewed. Even so, its sleek design, strong dual-core performance, long battery life, and top-notch multimedia components set it apart from th...
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The lifespan of a Dell Inspiron laptop is usually quite substantial, sometimes to the point where it becomes long in the tooth. Thus its unusual to be mourning the loss of the Dell Inspiron 1520 after only six months on the market. Stepping into the...
Slimmer design than its predecessor. HDMI port added. Great battery life with a standard battery. WWAN options available. Awesome typing experience. Affordable.
Dedicated graphics cards will not be offered.
A thinner and lighter Inspiron 1525 is guaranteed to boost mobile productivity, but gamers will be disappointed by the lack of graphics options...
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The old days of bulky, overweight Dell notebooks may be coming to a close in 2008.
Much thinner and lighter than the Inspiron 1520, Reasonable battery life, Nice keyboard, touchpad and media buttons, Solid performance and features...
Glossy LCD lid is a magnet for fingerprints, No dedicated graphics option, Limited display options...
Overall, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is an excellent budget notebook with good looks and solid performance. This isnt a gaming machine, but the 1525 can handle everyday computing tasks with ease ... and looks good while doing them. In short, the Inspiron 1...
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The Inspiron 1525 improves on its predecessor, the popular Inspiron 1520, in almost every way. It shaves off a few ounces and inches, adds worthwhile new features, and puts more power under the hood, all while keeping the price below $1,00...
Boots quickly; has HDMI port, touch-sensitive media controls; vertical and horizontal scroll strips; provides access to media and presentations without booting Windows; lots of case design options...
Noisy optical drive; integrated graphics cant be upgraded; keyboard keys a bit shallow; glossy screen produces excessive glare...
Though no friend to gamers, the Dell Inspiron 1525 offers mainstream users a good mix of style and portability...
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If you've hovered on over to Dell's website of late you may well have come across a new marketing slogan that reads: "A Fashionista Updates Her Look: Express yourself with a sleek and sophisticated new Inspiron” . I must admit to being somewhat puzzled by...
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The Dell Inspiron 1520 is a 15.4" screen mainstream consumer notebook recently released.
Excellent performance with the right configuration, Solid, inexpensive multimedia notebook with more basic hardware, Good screen, Wide variety of LCD resolutions, configurable by user, Well built, Nice appearance, with userselectable colors, Very good...
Dual LCD latch does not hold as firmly as it should, Window XP is not an option (though it is with the Vostro 1500)...
Much of what I found while using the Inspiron 1520 is consistent with (to the point of being almost identical to) what has been written elsewhere. There was really only one thing about this notebook that bothered me, my preference for the all black Vos...
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Featuring a fresh new design, solid performance, and free online backup, Dells latest mainstream notebook is a winner.
Modern design with multiple color options, Useful DataSafe backup utility, Mobile broadband option, Good endurance with nine-cell battery...
A bit heavy, Speakers lack high volume, No HDMI port for optional Blu-ray drive...
If you fancy a notebook that will keep you connected, productive, and entertained on the go, the Dell Inspiron 1520 is quite a compelling option. Featuring a more attractive design than the E1505, with rounded edges and your choice of eight colors, thi...
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Dell Inspiron E15054/18/06 – Intel offers two new mobile processors based upon the Core architecture, the Solo and Duo. Most budget notebooks would likely use the Solo single core processor in order to save costs. Dell is one of the few companies of...
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Dell Inspiron E150511/7/06 – Dells Inspiron E1505 recently got an upgrade to its processor offering the newer Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 dual core processor. This lets the system support the upcoming 64-bit version of Windows Vista and also helps with t...
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The Inspiron 1501 marks the first use of the AMD mobile processors in a Dell notebook computer. Rather than the traditional Core Duo processor, the 1501 is available with either the Sempron, Turion 64 or Tu...
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The inexpensive Dell Inspiron 1501 doesnt have all the extra media-centric features or quick-launch keys youll find on similarly priced notebooks from Acer and Hewlett-Packard. This $974 laptop does have other things going for it, however...
Well-rounded, solid performance; good specs overall; 2GB of memory for peak Vista operation; great display quality...
Short on extra features; minimal port, input/output selection; small hard drive seems smaller with pre-installed software...
This Inspiron is pretty bare-bones, but for value and performance, it’s a notebook worth considering...
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Just because you want a portable PC doesnt mean you have to pay a premium. Prices have really fallen and you can now pick up a budget laptop that is more than adequate for less than £400.
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Dells first AMD machine dives into the budget pool with a starting price of $549.
Strong wireless performance, Solid battery life, Nicely designed touchpad...
Lacks multimedia controls, Substandard dual-core multitasking power...
When we last reviewed the Dell Inspiron E1505, the notebooks rich multimedia features, wireless performance, and strong battery life garnered it an Editors Choice award. Now, Dell follows up the E1505 with the 1501 ($844, as tested here), a low-price...
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The Dell Inspiron 1501 is a 15.4" widescreen notebook now available with the AMD Sempron, Turion or Turion X2 processor.
Very respectable battery life, Quiet under normal use, Cool running, Good keyboard, Overall very good build, sturdy in its feel...
Not much of a looker in terms of design, Price compared to higher end e1505 doesnt make sense this should be cheaper, Lots of annoying preinstalled software (AOL, NetZero, MusicMatch etc.), No DVI port, no SVideo, no FireWire a serious lack of media p...
The Inspiron 1501 is a fine basic mainstream notebook: the build is good, the screen is nice, and the price is pretty decent. But its hardly an exciting notebook, looks or feature wise. Its a shame Dell took the e1505 offering, watered it down featur...
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IntroductionThe Inspiron B130 represents Dell?s latest entry into the budget laptop market. This laptop is designed to fit the needs of most users who plan to use this laptop for everyday tasks. With capabilities to run productivity software, connect w...
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The Dell Inspiron e1505 is a 15.4" widescreen notebook now available with the impressive Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
TopNotch computing performance with the Core 2 Duo, great for multitaskers, Very respectable battery life, Quiet under normal use, Mostly cool running, Good keyboard, 802.11n wireless offering...
Not much of a looker in terms of design, No nonglossy option for high resolution or expanded viewing angle, Some annoying preinstalled software (AOL, NetZero, MusicMatch etc.), No DVI port, Pricing and Availability:, The Dell Inspiron e1505 is availabl...
The Dell Inspiron e1505 with Core 2 Duo and X1400 graphics card is a great performer for the price. If you can utilize this notebooks dual core capabilities for applications such as Photoshop and other rendering software, or if you do lots of multitas...
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The Dell Inspiron 6400 (also sold as the Inspiron e1505 via Dell Home) is a laptop that meets you in the middle.
Fast processor for multitasking, Good battery life, Excellent Keyboard (Good for typing over long periods of time), Mostly quiet, Very good speakers...
Preloaded applications slow down computer, Gets a little warmer than normal under prolonged use (at the bottom), Slight lightleakage at the bottom, Not for the Hardcore gamer, I hope this review has been helpful. I hope that you will be able to find th...
The Dell Inspiron 6400 is a very good notebook with decent options at a reasonable price. The Core Duo 1.86 is perfect for multitasking. Gaming on the 6400 with the x1400 should be fine for the occasional gamer, not for hardcore gamers. The lowest opti...
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Dell delivers a well-rounded dual-core notebook for work and play at a very nice price in both the E1405 and E1505.
Good multitasking performance, Plays media without booting up, Decent speakers, Long battery life with nine-cell battery...
No PC Card slot, A little heavy and bulky, Poor graphics performance at maximum resolution...
If youre on the hunt for a notebook that offers multimedia functionality without the usual multimedia premium, the Dell E1505 (or the 14-inch E1405) may be just what youre looking for. This notebooks dual-layer DVD burner, playback controls, and Win...
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If the idea of a desktop replacement machine that truly has five hours of battery life watching DVD?s interests you then this could well be for you. Yes 3 DVD?s in a row.
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Theres a perfectly good reason why the Dell Inspiron 6000, which Ive given numerous accolades to over the past year, has disappeared from Dells Web site: Its replacement is even better. In fact, the Dell Inspiron E1505 is perfect for frugal shoppe...
Low price. Intel Core Duo processor.
You must punch in the E-Value Code (E1505PC) to get this offer. So-so battery life.
The E1505 is a steal for the features and mobile processing power you get...
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Reviewed March 27, 2006 by James Moore Budget notebooks have never been better! Low-end notebooks were always priced at $800 or more, and never really packed the "oomph" of higher-spec expensive notebooks. This may have changed. The Dell Inspiron 1300...
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A fresh take. Dell's Inspiron 15 7558 continues the manufacturer's expansion of the Inspiron line into more premium territory, this time with a 2-in-1 convertible design (similar to Lenovo's smaller Yoga machines). Can it inspire us with its rebalanced pr...
Sleek casing and overall good build quality, IPS 1080p screen for affordable prices in lowerend configurations, Great keyboard with good feedback in spite of a short stroke, Good touchpad with comfortably large roughened surface, Fast solidstate drive (in...
Oversized convertible form factor provides few practical benefits, No dedicated GPU options, Only one RAM slot (no dualchannel configuration possible), Case temperatures can be bothersome under load due to hot spots, Audible electrical noise while idlin...
In review: Dell Inspiron 15 7558. Test model provided by Dell US.The Inspiron 15 7558 retreats from the graphics-heavy, RAM-packing philosophy of its predecessors and moves instead in the direction of all-round versatility and novelty. The partially m...
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With the market for 2-in-1s growing, you can now find devices that convert from laptops to tablets in a variety of shapes and sizes, including 15-inch convertibles. Even if you don't want to turn a system that weighs over 4.5 pounds into a slate, you can...
Premium 2in1 design, Accurate touch screen, Aboveaverage battery life, Low starting price...
Relatively dull screen, Uncomfortable keyboard...
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 is a 2-in-1 that offers solid performance in a premium soft-touch design, but its screen isn't good enough for the price...
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You don't need to pay a lot of money for a large, touch-screen Windows laptop, but if you buy the wrong budget notebook, you've got a dud on your hands. The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 ($400) offers an accurate 15.6-inch touch-screen display, solid audio and a...
Solid speakers...
Poor performance, Short battery life, Laggy touchpad, Shallow keyboard...
The Inspiron 15 3000 has an accurate display and quality audio for its price, but similarly priced laptops offer longer battery life and faster performance...
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Maintenance miracle. Unfortunately, this is pretty rare nowadays: The maintenance hatch, which is very easy to remove, allows access to all major components of the new multimedia notebook from Dell. Another highlight is the high-resolution 4K touchscreen...
stylish chassis, convenient surfaces, no obvious build quality issues, great maintainability, good touchpad, but limited functionality, illuminated keyboard, 4K IPS display with touch support, very good gaming and application performance...
not very torsionresistant, loud creaking when you try to twist it, no optical drive, mediocre keyboard, touch not always useful, very glossy screen, suboptimal Turbo utilization, sometimes annoying fan control, (too) high power consumption under load...
In review: Dell Inspiron 15 7559. Test model courtesy of Dell Germany.We have already mentioned that the pretty good initial impression of the rather expensive Dell Inspiron 15 7559 (RRP: 1299 Euros/~$1376) suffered a bit during our review. The touchp...
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Dedicated graphics chips that are up to the task of proper gaming at 1080p are the property, almost exclusively, of laptops over $1,000. Even just a couple of months ago, it was hard to buy a notebook for less than four figures that had any kind of credib...
Stellar performance, feature set for the money (including an IPS display), Backlit keyboard with number pad, Runs cool and quiet even while gaming, Enduser upgradable, Excellent battery life...
Thicker, heavier than most 15.6inch notebooks, Keyboard could use more feedback, No 1080p touchscreen option...
At $799 in our test unit, the Inspiron 7559 is rare bargain on a basic gaming laptop, a fine desktop replacement, and a stellar value. Read More…...
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What, then, should we actually ‘worry' about? Well, no USB 3.1 / TB3 and maybe screen, keyboard and speakers quality. The 7559 also uses a DDR3L instead of the newer DDR4, but it probably won't have effect on gaming too much unless they are RAM bound – a...
Excellent performance/price ratio for gaming. Best under $1000 with Skylake I56300HQ and GTX 960M 4GB, Powerful but less power hungry Skylake I56300HQ, GTX 960M 4GB version, not 2GB. Useful in some games/applications (Adobe Photoshop/Premiere/After Effect...
Speakers are not that bad, but the overall final experience is definitely mediocre for me, unless there is some software issues I'm not aware of. The 2.1 system lack in clarity, bass, and accuracy, except mids and maybe lowmids. Also, not that powerful, O...
So, what do we make of the Dell Inspiron 15 7559? It is currently has the highest gaming performance/price ratio under $900-$1000, also thanks to Skylake I5. The Skylake I5 is a powerful yet less power hungry and throttling prone than the I7 and unlike pr...
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The latest iteration of the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series is perhaps Dell's best multi-purpose 15-inch notebook designed to meet the needs of the widest possible variety of customers. This is a true desktop replacement or primary computer thanks to a 6th g...
Excellent gaming performance for the money, Good Full HD display, Nice keyboard...
Slow boot and application launch times, Plastic construction, A bit too heavy...
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Dell has some enticing new hardware on tap for its newest Inspiron 7000 series laptops, including the latest and most powerful Intel Skylake processors and NVIDIA GPUs, but the computer maker sent us a decidedly modest version for this evaluation. PC make...
As we noted at the outset of our coverage here, it would be unfair to compare a base model 7000 series Inspiron to tricked-out gaming or performance laptops without taking into consideration the system's lower price point. We are looking specifically at t...
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Dell is way more popular with its mainstream, budget and workstation notebooks than it is in the gaming segment. Actually, Dell as a corporation is pretty much leading the high-end gaming PC market behind the scenes with its Alienware subsidiary, but the...
Stylish design with easy to clean rubber coating, Good CPU and GPU performance, Great battery life, IPS screen with accurate colors (Average DeltaE = 0.89) and good viewing angles, Easy maintenance, Well built cooling system, M.2 slot for additional stora...
Relatively low screen brightness and just 55% sRGB coverage, The M.2 slot works with SATA III storage modules...
Ultimately, we have some mixed feelings about Dell Inspiron 7559, and strangely, depending on your region. If you're in the USA, the laptop (which can be found under the i7559 name) is an absolute steal. The current price on Amazon.com is just $799, and t...
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The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series (7559) is a gaming laptop that offers solid performance at a very reasonable price. This $799.99 system is powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience on all but the highest settings with its full HD display and...
Affordable, Solid gaming performance, 1080p display, 1TB hard drive, Backlit keyboard...
Heavy, Speakers are tinny at the highest volume...
With its strong build, ample storage, and full HD display, the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series (7559) is an excellent entry-level gaming laptop that delivers better performance than you'd expect for the price...
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