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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: 2015-09-10 14:01:13
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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 14:01:14
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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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