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As I relayed through Logging Off a few weeks ago, I'm in the market for a laptop, and was therefore rather keen to see what Dell have for a power-user with a tight budget.Like all Dell's latest Inspiron models, the 17R comes in four colours (sliver, blue...
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We've been so swamped with Windows 8 tablets and Ultrabooks in recent months that it actually makes a nice change to see a good old-fashioned desktop replacement laptop machine arrive for once. See: more laptop reviews . Dell's Inspiron 17R is big an...
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Really big laptops don't get as much love as they used to, but there are still plenty of people who appreciate these beasts, primarily because they have roomy keyboards, big screens and (usually) lots of built-in features. Dell's Inspiron 17R-5721 is s...
Decent screen, Comfortable to use, Very good battery life...
Single-band Wi-Fi, Slow storage...
Dell's Inspiron 17R is a big unit that's suitable as a desktop replacement-style notebook. It could use better Wi-Fi and faster storage, but, overall, you get a solid computer that's good for a wide range of tasks and, most importantly, a computer that...
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A laptop meant for business users will usually come with features, design and warranty appropriate to that market. But they also come with an increased price to match. In many cases, a more consumer-oriented model will do just as well, and will almost cer...
Very keen price, Good screen for multimedia, Great audio, Discrete Nvidia graphics...
No 3G wireless data option, Mediocre battery life...
The Dell Inspiron 17R isn't the notebook to go for if you need a true road warrior machine. It's too large and heavy, with merely mediocre battery life. But if you're after a system for general usage that is particularly good for group audiovisual prese...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is a budget desktop replacement laptop, which sounds like it might be an oxymoron. After all, how can a laptop that's meant to replace a desktop be, well, a cheap laptop (listed at £559, to be exact)? Our review model sports an In...
Calling the Dell Inspiron 17R a desktop replacement is a little unfair, since it's not really in the league of the performance desktops that dominate the category. The Inspiron 17R is a solid machine if you're looking for a large screen on a budget, bu...
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Dell has made a real beast of a laptop. Weighing in at over 3kg and with a 17.3in display the Inspiron 17R is designed as a desktop-replacement model that won't leave the house often, if ever.This laptop has a chunky plastic design. The lid is coated i...
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Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be overlookedRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) If you're after a compact, dainty laptop, then Dell's Inspiron 17R definitely isn't it. Inste...
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If you're after a compact, dainty laptop, then Dell's Inspiron 17R definitely isn't it. Instead of a focus on balance and everyman appeal, this chunky desktop replacement crams a monstrous display, a Core i3 processor and Nvidia graphics into a 38mm thick...
Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be overlooked...
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The $879.99 Dell Inspiron 17R (17RN-3530DBK) is not a laptop that will make it big from now on. But the job it does is still a good one nonetheless. And our analysis will show you that...
The Dell 17RN-3530DBK may not be the best laptop in its category. However, it does provide many nice surprises...
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If you're a movie buff, you want the biggest, brightest and most colourful screen available for your money, and in this test that’s the Dell Inspiron 17R, the only laptop with a 17in screen. On top of that, it has an SRS-boosted sound system with a sub...
It may have a dedicated graphics card, a pair of USB3 ports and a decent set of speakers, but it's the Inspiron 17R's 17in 1,600x900 screen that makes it great value for money...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is also highly configurable and supports many of the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 and Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi). And as you might guess from the 17R designation, a large (17.3-inch), 1600-by-900-pixel display is part...
The Dell Inspiron 17R is a nice piece of work. It's very affordable and looks good anywhere you take it. The 17R stands high on our list of desktop replacements...
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Between 15 and 16 inches might be the most common laptop size, but if you're looking for a desktop replacement you probably want a bigger screen. This is where the 17.3in Dell Inspiron 17R comes in. Available in a wide range of configurations, with proces...
Rocksolid build, Bestinclass keyboard, Decent overall performance...
High maintenance glossy finish to casing, Poor viewing angles, some visible dithering...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is, as its name suggests, has a large 17.3in screen. The big screen not only makes this laptop quite large, but it's also fairly heavy at 3.1kg. It's eye-catching thanks to its glossy lid and shiny metal-effect wrist rest. The glo...
The Inspiron 17R is a good desktop replacement laptop, but unless you're into games it's a little overpriced compared to the competition...
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Dell's Inspiron range has long been one of the better consumer lines we've seen, offering a string of high-quality machines at low prices. The Inspiron 17R is its latest big-screen media centre and, despite its poor battery life, is an impressive lapto...
Great power, Decent graphics performance, Build quality, Screen...
Poor battery life...
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T3.com Updated:
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Mobility be dammed. Weighing over 3Kg, the Dell Inspiron 17R is a back breaker. Double that with the low battery life and it’s clear this laptop is not for seekers of portability. Fortunately for Dell - and us - its desktop replacement credentials...
Multimedia credentials, Mid-range gaming possible, Top-notch performance, Beautifully designed, Excellent audio...
Over-glossy screen, Keyboard too small, Poor battery life...
Powerful and stylish, this budget desktop replacement hits a lot of right notes - as long as you stick to plug sockets...
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The Inspiron 17R is primarily intended for price-conscious multimedia fans . The combination of a frugal dual-core CPU and a powerful graphics card covers a wide range of applications and promises good battery runtimes as well as a moderate energy consump...
Matte and highcontrast Full HD display, Not susceptible to dirt, Moderate energy consumption, Aluminum surfaces, Good input devices, Long battery runtimes, Nice design, Fair price...
High temperatures and system noise during 3D applications, No Turbo Boost with simultaneous GPU load, CPU & GPU throttling under maximum load, Pretty meager port variety, Poor maintainability, Only one hard drive bay, Pretty high weight, No Gigabit Ethern...
Multimedia gaming hybrid The choice of a processor with a TDP of 15 Watts is a blessing and a curse at the same time . On the one hand you get good results for the energy consumption and battery runtime, on the other hand it is very disappointing that th...
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At first, there were simple 13-inch ultrabooks with integrated graphics. Customers wanted big-screen gaming so the ultrabooks with 14 and 15-inch displays and dedicated graphics appeared. Even a real gaming machine was pressed into thin aluminum ( Asus Ze...
Good allround performance, Cover color can be chosen, Moderate emissions, Good keyboard feedback, Good battery runtimes...
Glossy screen with bad measurement results, Suboptimal port layout...
The 17-inch mainstream notebook, the Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 is targeting price sensitive customers who want a fully equipped notebook with gaming capabilities. The Intel Core i5-3317U (1.7 GHz) feels to be too little power at first. Based on the measurem...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is a budget desktop replacement laptop, which sounds like it might be an oxymoron. After all, how can a laptop that's meant to replace a desktop be, well, a cheap laptop (listed at £559, to be exact)?Our review model sports an In...
Calling the Dell Inspiron 17R a desktop replacement is a little unfair, since it's not really in the league of the performance desktops that dominate the category. The Inspiron 17R is a solid machine if you're looking for a large screen on a budget, b...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R-1316MRB is a budget desktop replacement, which sounds like it might be an oxymoron. After all, how can a laptop that's meant to replace a desktop be, well, cheap (listed at $650, to be exact)?The answer is simple: It can be inexpensi...
Lightweight for a desktop replacment, Good price for a large screen...
No discrete graphics card, Performance is less than impressive...
Underneath the skin of a hulking desktop replacement lies the heart of a ho-hum budget PC...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R (model 5720) is a desktop replacement laptop that delivers impressive performance at a budget-friendly ($699 list) price point. It offers the very latest Intel (Ivy Bridge) technology, a bright (albeit reflective) 17-inch screen, and...
Solid productivity performance Reasonably priced. Uses the latest Core i5 technology. Robust audio output.
Short battery life. Reflective screen. Integrated graphics...
The new Dell Inspiron 17R (model 5720) desktop replacement laptop offers solid Core-i5 performance at a very reasonable price. You don't get much in the way of battery life and the integrated graphics solution is nothing to rave about, but it is a good d...
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With the Dell Inspiron 17R (I17RN-3530DBK) ($879.99 list at Best Buy) you get solid Core i7 processing power and a nice selection of wireless features in an attractive desktop replacement. In addition to a large 750GB hard drive the 17R offers several...
Robust wireless feature set includes WiDi 2,0, WiMAX 4G, and Bluetooth, Large hard drive, Core i7 processing power...
Low-res display, No Blu-ray drive, Integrated graphics...
The Dell Inspiron 17R (I17RN-3530DBK) is a capable desktop replacement laptop powered by an Intel Core i7 CPU. It offers a nice wireless feature set, but its big display doesn't do 1080p, and it lacks a Blu-ray drive...
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The Dell Inspiron i17R-6434DBK ($749.99 list at Best Buy) may sit on the shelf alongside other 17-inch laptops, but it's a slightly different breed built for general use rather than specifically geared toward high performance gaming or media. Its big s...
Rich feature set includes USB 3,0, WiMAX, WiDi 2,0, and Bluetooth, Spacious, speedy 750GB hard drive, Intel Core i5-2410M processor provides power for productivity and entertainment...
No 1080p, No Blu-ray, Integrated graphics limit gaming capability, Short battery-life...
The Dell Inspiron i17R-6434DBK combines a rich feature set with a strong Core i5 processor providing plenty of productivity and entertainment options. There may be a few faults, but they are made up for by its low price...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is a large 17-inch desktop replacement laptop that has a sturdy design that as some updated internals and ports, including USB 3.0 and Intel's Wireless Display interface. However it has only average graphics performance and do...
Stylish design, Above average port selection, Solid performance for most, Good battery life...
Softfeeling keyboard, No Bluray optical drive, Only average gaming performance...
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Dell's Inspiron 17R desktop replacement laptop is a study in clean, simple design. It's also highly configurable and supports many of the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 and Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi). And as you might guess from the 17R desig...
Stateoftheart components and ports, Nice minimalist design...
Slightly soft feel to the keyboard...
Subtle, elegant looks and adequate performance highlight this desktop replacement...
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Can you really get a good big-screen multimedia laptop for under a grand? Yes, and the Dell Inspiron 17R is exhibit A. This 17-inch notebook combines a vibrant 1600 x 900 screen with a second-generation Intel Core i5-2410M CPU, an Nvidia GeForce GT525M...
For $899, the Dell Inspiron 17R offers a great display and audio with plenty of performance for multimedia mavens and even gamers. Its impressive battery life, while not necessary on a desktop replacement, is a bonus. Our only major complaint is the 17...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) ($1,039.98 direct) laptop is a 17.3-inch behemoth whose screen alone will delight multitaskers. Its size limits its portability to around the house, and its internal components lend itself to content creators and light gam...
Huge battery, long battery life, Nice design, WiDi2, Minimal bloatware, Some 3D graphics performance, Automatic graphics switching technology, Bluetooth,USB 3,0, SWITCH lids...
No 1080p HD resolution, Slow 5,400rpm hard drive...
The Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) gives you some 3D performance, creative control of both your virtual media and the laptop's physical appearance, and features to make this desktop replacement laptop pop...
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The Inspiron 17R otherwise shows itself conventional in other regards. One of Intel's latest dual cores does its job as the processor, either the Core i3-2310M (2.10 GHz) or the Core i5-2410M (2.3 – 2.9 GHz) depending on the model. The customer doesn't ha...
Fair value for money ratio, Good battery runtimes, Moderate emissions, Good workmanship, Large touchpad, Nvidia Optimus...
No ExpressCard and FireWire, CPU throttling during full load, Sensitive surfaces, Fast Ethernet LAN only, Clattery keyboard, Mediocre display...
Dell Inspiron 17R The Inspiron 17R is a typical multimedia laptop that doesn't allow itself to make many mistakes. At the same time, it doesn't really excel in any relation. Workmanship, keyboard, connectivity, performance and emissions are on about the...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB ($799.98 list at Staples) desktop replacement laptop certainly looks good, but has more to offer beneath its surface. It has integrated WiDi (Intel's Wireless Display) and HDMI, enough hard drive space to hold your HD cont...
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi). Big 640GB hard drive. Great navigating experience. Nice design. No bloatware.
No 1080p resolution. Battery life was less than desirable.
The Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB shows that chic doesn't necessary mean that it needs to be made of metal. This desktop replacement laptop also has a slew of creature comforts, all for a reasonable price. Buy it nowMore from Dell Shop for other Dell Busi...
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Throughout our testing the Inspiron 17R handled heat very well without excessive noise or hot spots. The large chassis handled the Intel Core i3 370M processor with its GMA HD graphics with ease, spreading out the therm...
Stylish looks, Very good build quality, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad...
Some options not available on all configurations...
For shoppers interested in an affordable 17-inch desktop replacement notebook, the Dell Inspiron 17R is a very good choice. Starting at $499, the 17R offers the latest Intel Core processors, Intel GMA HD integrated graphics, optional ATI HD4570 dedicated graphics, and optional Intel Wi-Di for viewing HD movies wirelessly. The new design looks great, with equally impressive build quality inside an...
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Covering every base is the key to building a good desktop replacement laptop. The Dell Inspiron 17R-2950MRB ($949.99 list, at Best Buy) went the distance with its feature set, adding the latest wireless technologies from Intel (WiMax and Wireless Displ...
Great processing speeds. 6GB of RAM. Cavernous 640GB hard drive. WiMax-ready. Intel Wireless Display included.
Lacks graphics power. Bigger battery needed.
The Dell 17R-2950MRB laptop provides plenty of processing power and storage for avid videographers and photographers, but gamers should look somewhere else...
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Finding an appropriate laptop to replace your aging desktop is no easy task, as there are countless ones to choose from. The Dell Inspiron 17R-2248MRB ($849.99 list at Staples), for instance, doesn't tempt you with a Blu-ray drive or boast about its ga...
Fast Core i5 processor. Great raw horsepower. Nice 17-inch widescreen. Excellent typing experience. Flawless constructed mouse buttons.
Doesn't have Blu-ray or dedicated graphics. A bit pricey compared with its peers.
The Dell Inspiron 17R-2248MRB has good horsepower and an excellent user experience, but it doesn't pamper you with features...
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As far as features go, the Dell Inspiron 17R-2211OBK ($799.98 list) is decidedly average for a 17.3-inch laptops. But dig just below the surface and you'll find above-average performance for this desktop replacement. Currently available at Staples...
Great performance for its class. HDMI-out and eSATA ports. Barely any pre-installed bloatware.
Lid collects fingerprint smudges. No ExpressCard slot or FireWire port.
Offering average features for a 17.3-inch laptop, the Dell Inspiron 17R-2211OBK excels in performance...
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Sections that are strongly dependent on the used hardware, such as performance, emissions and battery life, aren't necessarily true for differently equipped models...
Display brightness, Workmanship & stability, Sound system with subwoofer, Value for money ratio...
Fan control, Poor black value/contrast...
The Inspiron 17R in the configuration at hand, with an Intel Core i5 CPU and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphic card, has more than sufficient reserves for daily use. Only losses in terms of resolution and detail levels have to be accepted in games for a...
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Don your wetsuit: Once again, Dell is making a big splash with a new line of consumer notebooks. This time around, the newcomer is the Inspiron R Series, and the theme is a popular one: cramming in high-end features while keeping the price lo...
Moderate price for a 17-inch laptop; eye-catching design; decent battery life for size...
Weak 3D performance, despite discrete graphics chip; no Blu-ray drive; tinny speakers...
This big, stylish $850 laptop has discrete graphics for a little extra video oomph. It's a great deal if you want a 17-inch LCD, but less so if you're a gamer...
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about.com Updated:
2014-06-29 01:53:58
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Bluray Drive, Good Performance, Software Installation Free Of Much Bloatware, Exterior Shows Lots Of Fingerprints And Smudges, Display Can't Handle 1080p HD Video, 3D Graphics Best Suited For Casual Gaming...
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