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Dell Inspiron 15

Dell Inspiron 1525 is a mobile machine intended for those who require a laptop with reliable wireless capabilities. The 1525 displays a 15.4” widescreen XGA, the largest of the Inspiron series, while all other features and options are relatively the same. Intel Core 2 Duo with a CPU speed of 2.00 GHz powers the processor, and up to 4GB shared Dual Channel is available for memory. As suggested, the Inspiron series hosts a bundle of features focused on providing strong, fast wireless internet connection. Mobile Broadband and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher make this a priority. (While other models in the series are equipped with Hyperband Multi-Antenna, the 1525 is not) The optical drive can either be a DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity. 4 USB ports, VGA and S-Video, and an 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader are standard for Inspirons, Dell has given the 1525 model a HDMI high definition video output.     

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Dell Inspiron 15
MSRP $799.00
Release date May, 2008
Brand Dell
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affordable and easily customizable
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includes everything everyday consumers require in a notebook
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customization options allow for users to pick and choose upgrades that are important to them (much better processor, higher screen resolution, more disk space etc...)
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upgrades are costly but not entirely unreasonable
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includes current standard consumer functionality which other companies fail to meet - such as 802.11n, HDMI and DVD writing capabilities
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poorly engineered compared to leaders in quality laptops such as Apple and Lenovo
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Features    

  • 15.4" Widescreen XGA display with True Life
  • Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 250GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • DVD/CD-RW Combo
  • Optional Integrated 2.0 MP Camera
  • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N 802.11 a/g/n Mini Card Wireless
  • Bluetooth Option
  • HDMI connection
  • 5.9 lbs with 6 cell battery

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Dell Inspiron 15 | T2330 - 3GB RAM - 250GB HDD - Vista Home Premium

• Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop Flamingo Pink (15.4" Wide Screen with true life, built-in Webcam, Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 processor at 1.60GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Windows Vista Premium)

UPC: 883585945573

EAN: 883585945573

Dell Inspiron 15 | Celeron 585 - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD - Vista Home Basic

• Inspiron 15 Notebook

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Dell Inspiron 15 | T4200 - 3GB RAM - 250GB HDD - Vista Home Basic

• Dell Inspiron 15 (I15-156B) Notebook PC, Pacific Blue - Intel? Pentium? Dual-Core Mobile T3400 2.16GHz 3GB DDR2 SDRAM 160GB HD 15.6" WXGA Multiformat DVD?RW/CD-RW Drive Windows Vista? Home Premium

UPC: 884116012085

EAN: 0884116012085

Dell Inspiron 15 | T4200 - 3GB RAM - 250GB HDD - Vista Home Premium

• Inspiron 15 Notebook - Customizable

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Dell Inspiron 15 | Celeron 900 - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD - Vista Home Basic

• Inspiron 15 Notebook - Customizable

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Comments

1.  avatar arianag87 said:

This computer is TERRIBLE! I'm usually a huge fan of Dell, but this is just a piece of shit. I hate Windows Vista, of course, but I had no choice in the matter. Aside from that this computer is EXTREMELY quirky. It will not enter sleep mode sometimes (sometimes it's fine) and will run for hours after I put it in sleep mode and close it. It will not turn off if I don't wait for it to completely shut down before I close the lid - sometimes up to 45 seconds. On more than one occasion (because once could be a fluke) Internet Explorer will open window after window. It just keeps popping them up. Just tonight it opened almost 100 before it stopped. I turned off the WiFi card to see if that would help - no. It freezes constantly, it's SUPER slow. Dell has ignored my complaints about this computer. I HATE it.
Oct 20, 2008 8:46pm
2.  avatar Yale said:

Yes, personally I would never buy a Dell.

I suggest installing XP, see if that solves any of your problems. Just wait until your battery stops holding its charge a week or two after your warranty runs out ;)
Oct 20, 2008 8:57pm
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Pros

  • affordable and easily customizable
  • includes everything everyday consumers require in a notebook
  • customization options allow for users to pick and choose upgrades that are important to them (much better processor, higher screen resolution, more disk space etc...)
  • upgrades are costly but not entirely unreasonable
  • includes current standard consumer functionality which other companies fail to meet - such as 802.11n, HDMI and DVD writing capabilities

Cons

  • poorly engineered compared to leaders in quality laptops such as Apple and Lenovo

Comments

"Yes, personally I would never buy a Dell.

I suggest installing XP, see if that solves any of your problems. Just wait until your battery stops holding its charge a week or two after your warranty runs out ;)"
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