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The Dell Inspiron 15z is an easily transportable laptop that is a part of Dells Inspiron line which is only 1" thick and weighs 4.8 lbs. It is powered by a 1.3 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and has a Intel GMA X4500HD graphics card for smooth video performance. It comes with up to 6 GB of DDR3 memory and 500 GB of hard drive space. It has a 15.6" HD WLED True-Life LCD display with 1366x768 resolution and the 1.3 megapixel integrated webcam with dual digital array microphones allows for easy web-chatting or taking self-portraits. It also has an HDMI output to enjoy high-definition video on your HDTV or LCD display. There are several Wi-Fi options inclucing Bluetooth and 802.11 a/g/draft-N options, and has an integrated 10/100/1000 LAN connector. There is a built in Tray-load DVD+/-RW optical drive to enjoy DVD content, three USB 2.0 ports and a 7-in-1 media card reader. The Dell Inspiron 15z is available in black or cherry red and comes with a Genuine Windows Vista Home operating system.
MSRP $599.00
Release date September, 2009
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Specifications
- Processors: Up to Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
- Memory: Up to 6GB 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- Chipset: Intel GS 45
- Graphics:
- Intel GMA X4500HD (STD)
- 512MB2 ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 Graphics
- LCD Display: 15.6" HD WLED True-Life (1366x768)
- Audio and Speakers: 2x2W plus SRS software
- Hard Drives: Up to 500GB44 7200RPM hard drive
- Optical Drives: Tray-load DVD+/-RW
- Power:
- 4-Cell 4:23 hours9 with Express Charge (preliminary)
- 6-Cell 8:07 hours9 with Express Charge
- 9-Cell 10:10 hours9 (preliminary)
- Camera: 1.3MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Digital Array Microphones
- Wireless:
- Wi-Fi Options:
- Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
- Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half mini-card (STD)
- Intel WiFi Link 5100 (802.11 a/g/draft-N) Half Mini card
- Bluetooth Options:
- Bluetooth Internal (2.0) mini-card
- Externally Accessible Ports:
- (3) USB 2.0 compliant ports
- Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
- VGA Port
- HDMI Port
- AC adapter connector
- Audio jacks (1 line-out, 1 Mic-in)
- 7-in-1 Media Card Reader
- Dimensions & Weight:
- Width: 14.96" (380.0mm)
- Height: 1.04" (26.3mm) front / 1.15" (29.2mm) back
- Depth: 9.76" (247.9mm)
- Weight: Starting weight of 5.1 lbs. (2.30 kg)10 (14.0" DVD +/- RW, 4 cell battery).
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Dell Inspiron 15z
• Inspiron 15z (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 320GB/4GB)
MPN: DNCWKF27
Competitors
MSRP $750.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- ultra-thin design - less than 1" thick
- faster than a netbook with proper Core 2 Solo CPU
- DDR3 memory
Cons
- not that light considering its thinness (5.3 pounds)
- Intel GMA graphics
- performance is poor compared to thicker and less energy efficient dual core options
Dell Inspiron 15z
vs.
Acer Aspire 5810 Timeline
MSRP $1,000.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- HDMI output
- comes with Windows 7
- great battery life - up to 9 hours for all day computing
Cons
- Intel GMA graphics - poor for any gaming or intensive 3D applications
- slow 1.3GHz ULV processor - poor for processing intensive applications
- 16:9 display is not poor for internet browsing, productivity applications (too wide)
Dell Inspiron 15z
vs.
Samsung X520
MSRP $549.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- powerful internals - Intel Core 2 Duo processors, DDR3 memory
- slick aesthetic
- multi-touch trackpad
Cons
- relatively small keyboard
- pales in comparison to the world renowned ThinkPad series
- mediocre battery life - (poor is too harsh)
Dell Inspiron 15z
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550
Reviews
September 18, 2009
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Pros
- HDMI output
- includes optical drive (DVD writer)
- affordable
- fairly slim and lightweight for a 15" laptop - a lot sleeker than the regular Inspiron 15
- dual core processor - much better than a Core 2 Solo
- highly configurable directly from the manufacturer
- integrated 1.3MP webcam with stereo microphones
- great battery life - up to 8.5 hours on a single charge
Cons
- no benefit over the 14" model - same technical specifications, larger, heavier, etc...
- thicker and less sleek than the Studio line
- Made slimmer and lighter at the expense of power - slower ULV Core 2 Duos run at reduced clockspeeds, poor for anything besides basic productivity application use / browsing
- only available in black or cherry red
- Dell build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to higher end manufacturers such as Lenovo or Apple
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September 19, 2009
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Pros
- HDMI output
- includes optical drive (DVD writer)
- affordable
- fairly slim and lightweight for a 15" laptop - a lot sleeker than the regular Inspiron 15
- dual core processor - much better than a Core 2 Solo
- highly configurable directly from the manufacturer
- integrated 1.3MP webcam with stereo microphones
- great battery life - up to 8.5 hours on a single charge
Cons
- no benefit over the 14" model - same technical specifications, larger, heavier, etc...
- thicker and less sleek than the Studio line
- Made slimmer and lighter at the expense of power - slower ULV Core 2 Duos run at reduced clockspeeds, poor for anything besides basic productivity application use / browsing
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