Dell Inspiron 15 Series
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel Core 2 Duo T6400, Intel Core i3 2350M, Intel Core i3 3217U, Intel Core i3 330M, Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i5 480M, Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Display: 15.6 inch
Weight: 2.17kg, 2.3kg, 2.4kg, 2.5kg, 2.52kg, 2.6kg, 2.7kg
Price: 400, 499, 500, 600, 700, 800 euro
Average Score:
Average of 60 scores (from 72 reviews)
Average of 60 scores (from 72 reviews)
mobility: 67%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 75%
Dell Inspiron 1545
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 1545Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series) Inspiron 1545 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 14 scores (from 17 reviews)
DELL Inspiron 1545
Source: ITP
Dell's notebook line is extensive and the Inspiron 1545 is designed for to appeal to those that need an everyday applications machine. 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’. The 1545 packs the right stuff for everyday usability at an attractive price. Not for gamers however.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%
Source: ITP
Dell's notebook line is extensive and the Inspiron 1545 is designed for to appeal to those that need an everyday applications machine. 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’. The 1545 packs the right stuff for everyday usability at an attractive price. Not for gamers however.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1545 review
Source: Techradar
The Dell 1545 is one of the most popular laptops of the moment. It's easy to criticise the Inspiron 1545, but for the price it's actually a very competitive machine. If you must use it for gaming, our advice would be to invest in the ATI card at purchase, and then upgrade the hard disk and RAM independently of Dell. That way you'll be able to get a semi-decent gaming laptop for under £450.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar
The Dell 1545 is one of the most popular laptops of the moment. It's easy to criticise the Inspiron 1545, but for the price it's actually a very competitive machine. If you must use it for gaming, our advice would be to invest in the ATI card at purchase, and then upgrade the hard disk and RAM independently of Dell. That way you'll be able to get a semi-decent gaming laptop for under £450.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 1545 review
Source: PC Advisor
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Advisor
The Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook is an affordable all-purpose notebook with a 15.6in widescreen LCD. While it's unlikely to turn heads with its pedestrian style, this Dell Inspiron 1545 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.) There's nothing spectacular about the Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook - until you take its price into account. With an RRP starting at just £298 inc VAT, it's one of the best-value all purpose notebooks we've tested.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide
The Dell Inspiron 1545 is an affordable all-purpose notebook with a 15.6in widescreen LCD. While it's 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.) 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell - Inspiron 1545 review
Source: IT Reviews
Wherever possible, it's interesting to test the whole process of ordering a laptop from a company, and looking at the before- and after-sales support as well as the machine itself. So that's just what we did with this Dell 1545, a smart, relatively economical machine that opts for trademark Dell efficiency over outright excellence. A professionally manufactured laptop that delivers pretty much what you need for the price being asked. It's no market leader, but it's a very solid performer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%
Source: IT Reviews
Wherever possible, it's interesting to test the whole process of ordering a laptop from a company, and looking at the before- and after-sales support as well as the machine itself. So that's just what we did with this Dell 1545, a smart, relatively economical machine that opts for trademark Dell efficiency over outright excellence. A professionally manufactured laptop that delivers pretty much what you need for the price being asked. It's no market leader, but it's a very solid performer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1545
Source: CNet
Dell is one of the most popular computer brands worldwide, and a default choice for many shoppers. Located right in the middle of the company's lineup, the Dell Inspiron 15 is one of the most versatile and affordable midrange laptops, offering configurations for as low as $379. As a highly configurable budget-range black box, Dell's Inspiron 1545 laptop line can be a good value--as long as you don't pile on the upgrades.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 60%
Source: CNet
Dell is one of the most popular computer brands worldwide, and a default choice for many shoppers. Located right in the middle of the company's lineup, the Dell Inspiron 15 is one of the most versatile and affordable midrange laptops, offering configurations for as low as $379. As a highly configurable budget-range black box, Dell's Inspiron 1545 laptop line can be a good value--as long as you don't pile on the upgrades.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 60%
Dell Inspiron 15 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com
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 offers an excellent surface texture with buttons that have great feedback and throw distance. Basic configurations start as low as $379, making it a reasonable choice if you are working on a budget. Overall it might not be the best notebook on the market, but it still offers great value and a reasonably attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2009
Rating: mobility: 50%
Source: Notebookreview.com
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 offers an excellent surface texture with buttons that have great feedback and throw distance. Basic configurations start as low as $379, making it a reasonable choice if you are working on a budget. Overall it might not be the best notebook on the market, but it still offers great value and a reasonably attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2009
Rating: mobility: 50%
Dell i1545-012B
Source: CNet
While predominantly known for its direct-to-consumer custom-built PCs, some of Dell's best deals can be found in fixed-configuration laptops stocked in retail stores. Case in point: the $429 15-inch Dell i1545-012B, which includes a dual-core Intel CPU (but not an official Core 2 Duo), 2GB of RAM, and a decent 160GB hard drive for about the same price as you'd pay for a decently configured Netbook. The Dell Inspiron i1545-012B is one of the better deals you'll find for a mainstream laptop priced less than $500.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% features: 70%
Source: CNet
While predominantly known for its direct-to-consumer custom-built PCs, some of Dell's best deals can be found in fixed-configuration laptops stocked in retail stores. Case in point: the $429 15-inch Dell i1545-012B, which includes a dual-core Intel CPU (but not an official Core 2 Duo), 2GB of RAM, and a decent 160GB hard drive for about the same price as you'd pay for a decently configured Netbook. The Dell Inspiron i1545-012B is one of the better deals you'll find for a mainstream laptop priced less than $500.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% features: 70%
Dell Inspiron 1545 (i1545-USE010ST)
Source: PC Mag
The Dell Inspiron 1545 (i1545-USE010ST) ($699.98 list) has very few amenities for a laptop, but it meets two of the most basic laptop requirements: its screen and hard drive are large enough to handle the gamut of multimedia tasks. It's Intel Pentium branded processor lags behind the mainstream Core 2 Duos, so it isn't exactly a speed demon, but you won't hear a peep from frugal shoppers. The Dell Inspiron i1545-USE 010ST is an inexpensive family laptop, but there is a better and cheaper configuration at Staples.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
The Dell Inspiron 1545 (i1545-USE010ST) ($699.98 list) has very few amenities for a laptop, but it meets two of the most basic laptop requirements: its screen and hard drive are large enough to handle the gamut of multimedia tasks. It's Intel Pentium branded processor lags behind the mainstream Core 2 Duos, so it isn't exactly a speed demon, but you won't hear a peep from frugal shoppers. The Dell Inspiron i1545-USE 010ST is an inexpensive family laptop, but there is a better and cheaper configuration at Staples.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 1545 (i1545-004ST)
Source: PC Mag
70
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
For many families and school-bound teenagers, there's only room in the budget for a laptop with basic amenities. The Dell Inspiron 1545 (i1545-004ST) meets two of the most basic laptop requirements: Both its screen and hard drive are large enough to handle the gamut of multimedia tasks. It isn't a speed demon by any stretch, as its Intel Pentium-branded processor lags behind the mainstream Intel Core 2 Duos, but you won't hear a peep from frugal shoppers. Available at your local Staples for $650, this whopper of a bargain comes with a nice 15.6-inch widescreen, 320GB of storage space, and 4GB of memory—all of which should be enough to offset the processor's shortcomings. If you can get past its speed limitations, the Dell Inspiron 1545 is one heck of a laptop bargain.
70
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch Budget Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's Inspiron 15 is really a mixed bag when it comes to a budget laptop. On the one hand, it has an excellent 15.6-inch display with an LED backlit that gives it some of the best color in price segment. On the other hand, Dell provides users with less in terms of software, storage and battery life unless they want to upgrade the systems which can quickly escalate the costs. This makes the Inspiron 15 a strong choice for those looking for an inexpensive laptop with a high quality screen but don't necessarily need the highest performance.
60, Preis 80, Leistung 60, Display 80, Mobilität 40
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 40%
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's Inspiron 15 is really a mixed bag when it comes to a budget laptop. On the one hand, it has an excellent 15.6-inch display with an LED backlit that gives it some of the best color in price segment. On the other hand, Dell provides users with less in terms of software, storage and battery life unless they want to upgrade the systems which can quickly escalate the costs. This makes the Inspiron 15 a strong choice for those looking for an inexpensive laptop with a high quality screen but don't necessarily need the highest performance.
60, Preis 80, Leistung 60, Display 80, Mobilität 40
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 40%
Dell Inspiron 1545
Source: Trusted Reviews
So what kind of internals does the 1545 hide under its plain but glossy shell for its bargain price? Well, they're actually a little better than you might expect. The cast is led by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 running at 2.0GHz with an 800MHz front-side bus. This is fast enough to easily handle any software you'd want to use on a notebook like this. As to memory, 3GB of DDR2 RAM is as much as the installed 32-bit version of Windows Vista Premium can handle. In a nutshell: if you're looking for a cheap and simple family laptop with reasonable speakers, the Dell Inspiron 1545 is worth considering. However, appalling battery life really hampers an otherwise solid but unspectacular effort that is inferior to the model it replaces.
60, Preis 80, Leistung 60, Ausstattung 50, Mobilität 40
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 50% mobility: 40%
Source: Trusted Reviews
So what kind of internals does the 1545 hide under its plain but glossy shell for its bargain price? Well, they're actually a little better than you might expect. The cast is led by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 running at 2.0GHz with an 800MHz front-side bus. This is fast enough to easily handle any software you'd want to use on a notebook like this. As to memory, 3GB of DDR2 RAM is as much as the installed 32-bit version of Windows Vista Premium can handle. In a nutshell: if you're looking for a cheap and simple family laptop with reasonable speakers, the Dell Inspiron 1545 is worth considering. However, appalling battery life really hampers an otherwise solid but unspectacular effort that is inferior to the model it replaces.
60, Preis 80, Leistung 60, Ausstattung 50, Mobilität 40
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 50% mobility: 40%
Test: Dell Inspiron 15 Volks-Notebook
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Dell Inspiron 15 im Test
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2010
Rating: performance: 90% features: 70%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2010
Rating: performance: 90% features: 70%
Test Dell Inspiron 1545 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 68% display: 73% mobility: 79% workmanship: 63% ergonomy: 68% emissions: 85%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 68% display: 73% mobility: 79% workmanship: 63% ergonomy: 68% emissions: 85%
MEGATEST: notebooki za 1700-3500 zł
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% display: 90% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 60%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→ENComparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% display: 90% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 60%
Dell Inspiron 1545 teszt - változó külső, maradandó minőség
Source: Laptopkalauz
HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70%
Source: Laptopkalauz
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15z
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15zProcessor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 512 MB
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.52kg
Price: 499 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 7 scores (from 8 reviews)
Review Dell Inspiron 15z Notebook | Notebookcheck
Lowrider. Dell models bearing the -z suffix are differentiated from the all-around Inspiron family by being particularly mobile. A thin housing, energy-sipping CPU's and large-capacity batteries should keep even the most demanding users away from the wall outlet.
Lowrider. Dell models bearing the -z suffix are differentiated from the all-around Inspiron family by being particularly mobile. A thin housing, energy-sipping CPU's and large-capacity batteries should keep even the most demanding users away from the wall outlet.
Review: Dell Inspiron 15z notebook
Source: V3.co.uk
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%
Source: V3.co.uk
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%
Dell - Inspiron 15z review
Source: IT Reviews
Despite a few questionable omissions on the base specification, Dell has a very appealing notebook in the Inspiron 15z, which would suit multimedia use and those who are looking to perform day-to-day tasks without sacrificing display size. It's reasonably priced as well, which makes it flexible enough to customise without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: IT Reviews
Despite a few questionable omissions on the base specification, Dell has a very appealing notebook in the Inspiron 15z, which would suit multimedia use and those who are looking to perform day-to-day tasks without sacrificing display size. It's reasonably priced as well, which makes it flexible enough to customise without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15z notebook
Source: Channel Web
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Channel Web
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15z notebook
Source: Computing
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computing
Whether you're looking for a roomy notebook to use on the commute or a desktop replacement, the 15z has the potential to fit the bill nicely. Despite its relatively large size, it offers a good battery life and a slim build that makes it light enough to lug around. And with a wide range of customisation options available, there's plenty to like about this impressive compromise between power and portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 15z
Source: PC Go - 12/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: PC Go - 12/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 83%
Samsung NC10-JP05
Source: PC Go - 12/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Go - 12/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Test Dell Inspiron 15z Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 78% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 87%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 78% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 87%
Dell Inspiron 1564
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 1564Processor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 7 scores (from 10 reviews)
Dell Inspiron 1564 15.6-inch Budget Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's Inspiron 1564 budget systems offers a solid laptop for those on a tight budget. Incentives and discounts often drive the price below $600. With the Core i3 processor it provide a very quick computing experience. The downside is that users will have to sacrifice some RAM, hard drive space and wireless features for this lower price. For some this may not matter much but be warned that Dell does not offer the same level of customization on this particular model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's Inspiron 1564 budget systems offers a solid laptop for those on a tight budget. Incentives and discounts often drive the price below $600. With the Core i3 processor it provide a very quick computing experience. The downside is that users will have to sacrifice some RAM, hard drive space and wireless features for this lower price. For some this may not matter much but be warned that Dell does not offer the same level of customization on this particular model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 1564
Source: PC Mag
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, E-value code: DNDOV33) seems like déjà vu all over again, since nothing has really changed on the outside. The Dell Inspiron 1564 is a mainstream laptop designed with speed in mind, thus giving battery life the cold shoulder.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
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, E-value code: DNDOV33) seems like déjà vu all over again, since nothing has really changed on the outside. The Dell Inspiron 1564 is a mainstream laptop designed with speed in mind, thus giving battery life the cold shoulder.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1564 review
Source: Techradar
Cutting-edge power and great usability from this consumer level laptop. Dell has had an impressive track record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after another. Continuing Dell's recent run of success, the Inspiron 1564 is an impressively powerful and portable machine. While its limited network connectivity is disappointing, it excels in all other areas, making it one of the best entry-level laptops we've seen this year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Cutting-edge power and great usability from this consumer level laptop. Dell has had an impressive track record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after another. Continuing Dell's recent run of success, the Inspiron 1564 is an impressively powerful and portable machine. While its limited network connectivity is disappointing, it excels in all other areas, making it one of the best entry-level laptops we've seen this year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15-1564 review
Source: PC Advisor
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 and performance at an attractive price point. Recommended for anyone who's shopping for an all-purpose home laptop on a tight budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Advisor
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 and performance at an attractive price point. Recommended for anyone who's shopping for an all-purpose home laptop on a tight budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Dell Inspiron 15 (1564)
Source: PC World
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. At about $934 (as of March 9, 2010) when it isn't on sale, the 1564 is a reasonably priced all-purpose laptop with a substantially more than adequate chunk of silicon at its heart.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
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. At about $934 (as of March 9, 2010) when it isn't on sale, the 1564 is a reasonably priced all-purpose laptop with a substantially more than adequate chunk of silicon at its heart.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Inspiron 1564: Mobile i3/i5 for the Masses
Source: AnandTech
Dell's targeting the consumer market with the Inspiron 15, and it certainly does have a lot to offer. The Intel Core i5-520M in our review unit may almost be a bit too much for a unit that otherwise seems fairly stripped down, but otherwise the overall build is well-rounded. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 isn't going to break any speed records, but it serves its purpose.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2010
Rating: performance: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: AnandTech
Dell's targeting the consumer market with the Inspiron 15, and it certainly does have a lot to offer. The Intel Core i5-520M in our review unit may almost be a bit too much for a unit that otherwise seems fairly stripped down, but otherwise the overall build is well-rounded. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 isn't going to break any speed records, but it serves its purpose.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2010
Rating: performance: 60% workmanship: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1564
Source: Jambitz
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Jambitz
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 1564
Source: PCM
NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PCM
NL→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
DELL Inspiron 1564 — недорогой, производительный и стильныйv
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN
performance and battery runtime good, display and fan bad
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→ENperformance and battery runtime good, display and fan bad
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Ревю на Dell Inspiron 1564
Source: PC Store
BU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: performance: 80% emissions: 40%
Source: PC Store
BU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: performance: 80% emissions: 40%
Dell Inspiron 1545-4266IBU
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 1545-4266IBUProcessor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU
Source: CNet
The $529 Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU is available in a rainbow of colors, but no matter which hue you choose, the polished design masks a substandard feature set. As a budget laptop, there are no glaring miscues with the Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU, but competing models offer more features for the same price, and laptops costing only a little more offer a much more current platform.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: CNet
The $529 Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU is available in a rainbow of colors, but no matter which hue you choose, the polished design masks a substandard feature set. As a budget laptop, there are no glaring miscues with the Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU, but competing models offer more features for the same price, and laptops costing only a little more offer a much more current platform.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 1564-6980CRD
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 1564-6980CRDProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD
Source: CNet
The Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD is the epitome of a mainstream laptop. It offers no extras, and its component combination is sufficient for everyday office and entertainment duties. The Dell's design is nice and functional, and its ports and connections should be sufficient for most people shopping in this category. For the money, you could do worse; it's essentially a no-frills workhorse. The Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD is a good, but basic, laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: CNet
The Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD is the epitome of a mainstream laptop. It offers no extras, and its component combination is sufficient for everyday office and entertainment duties. The Dell's design is nice and functional, and its ports and connections should be sufficient for most people shopping in this category. For the money, you could do worse; it's essentially a no-frills workhorse. The Dell Inspiron i1564-6980CRD is a good, but basic, laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 15R-N5010
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15R-N5010Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 13 scores (from 15 reviews)
Dell Inspiron i15R-2106MRB
Source: PC Mag
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
For day-to-day computing tasks, the Dell Inspiron i15R-2106MRB desktop replacement laptop provides more than enough power, and does so at a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell - Inspiron 15R review
Source: IT Reviews
Dell has selected a decent Core i5 specification allied to Radeon HD 5470 graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 15.6-inch screen with HD resolution. That's all perfectly acceptable and we were smitten by the good looks of the Inspiron 15R, but the layout left something to be desired and the price was a touch too steep for our taste.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/12/2010
Rating: price: 50%
Source: IT Reviews
Dell has selected a decent Core i5 specification allied to Radeon HD 5470 graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 15.6-inch screen with HD resolution. That's all perfectly acceptable and we were smitten by the good looks of the Inspiron 15R, but the layout left something to be desired and the price was a touch too steep for our taste.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/12/2010
Rating: price: 50%
Dell Inspiron 15R
Source: CNet
Dell's Inspiron laptops have always been the brand's middle-of-the-road workhorse: equally likely to turn up in a dorm room or coffee shop as at your mom's kitchen table. Dell periodically gives the series a physical makeover, but small differences in fit and finish are almost beside the point; this is still the go-to laptop line for reasonably priced systems that offer mainstream performance at palatable prices.Dell's updated Inspiron line has a slightly revamped design, but more importantly still offers workhorse performance for a minimal investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 90%
Source: CNet
Dell's Inspiron laptops have always been the brand's middle-of-the-road workhorse: equally likely to turn up in a dorm room or coffee shop as at your mom's kitchen table. Dell periodically gives the series a physical makeover, but small differences in fit and finish are almost beside the point; this is still the go-to laptop line for reasonably priced systems that offer mainstream performance at palatable prices.Dell's updated Inspiron line has a slightly revamped design, but more importantly still offers workhorse performance for a minimal investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 90%
Dell Inspiron 15R - Core i3 / i5 Laptop Review
Source: Hardwareheaven
The Inspiron 15R is a product which is entering a hugely competitive market segment with a massive amount of systems available that offer various levels of performance, features and quality. This means that Dell really need to impress from the moment someone sees the system and in our opinion they have succeeded in this area. The 15R looks a level above other midrange laptops thanks to the reflective brushed finish, inside and out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Hardwareheaven
The Inspiron 15R is a product which is entering a hugely competitive market segment with a massive amount of systems available that offer various levels of performance, features and quality. This means that Dell really need to impress from the moment someone sees the system and in our opinion they have succeeded in this area. The 15R looks a level above other midrange laptops thanks to the reflective brushed finish, inside and out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Dell Inspiron 15R review
Source: Techradar
For the money, the Dell Inspiron 15R is a great machine. There are few niggles, but these are more than compensated for by the power and usability on offer from the laptop. The net result is this one of the best machines around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
For the money, the Dell Inspiron 15R is a great machine. There are few niggles, but these are more than compensated for by the power and usability on offer from the laptop. The net result is this one of the best machines around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide
Dell's Inspiron 15R N5010 is a 15in notebook with an appealing design and a well rounded configuration. Plenty of RAM and hard drive space make the Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 a good option for anyone who wants a notebook that can also be used as a desktop replacement computer. However, its build quality could be better, as we noticed some annoying creaking in its base, and its screen suffered from shimmering when viewed from certain angles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Dell's Inspiron 15R N5010 is a 15in notebook with an appealing design and a well rounded configuration. Plenty of RAM and hard drive space make the Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 a good option for anyone who wants a notebook that can also be used as a desktop replacement computer. However, its build quality could be better, as we noticed some annoying creaking in its base, and its screen suffered from shimmering when viewed from certain angles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15R (N5010)
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: performance: 50% features: 60% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: performance: 50% features: 60% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 15,6 Zoll
Source: Com! - 9/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 08/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 60%
Source: Com! - 9/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 08/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 60%
Dell Inspiron 15R
Source: ZDNet DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: ZDNet
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Test: Dell Inspiron 15R
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Test: Dell Inspiron 15R
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 89% display: 88% mobility: 78% emissions: 87%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 89% display: 88% mobility: 78% emissions: 87%
Dell Inspiron 15R
Source: 01Net
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Краткий обзор ноутбука Dell Inspiron N5010
Source: Retera RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 78% display: 38% mobility: 34% emissions: 34%
Source: Retera
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 78% display: 38% mobility: 34% emissions: 34%
Обзор ноутбука Dell Inspiron N5010
Source: Retera RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 59% performance: 41% display: 42% mobility: 58% ergonomy: 67%
Source: Retera
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 59% performance: 41% display: 42% mobility: 58% ergonomy: 67%
Review Dell Inspiron 15R (N5010)
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN
Review Type Unknown, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70%
Source: Laptop.bg
BU→ENReview Type Unknown, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRBProcessor: Intel Core i5 480M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB
Source: PC Mag
With the Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB, you get good productivity and multimedia performance at a reasonable price. You also get a strong feature set, including all the wireless options you could want, a sizeable hard drive, and a Blu-ray drive. Lackluster graphics and battery performance hold it back, however. If you want a powerful 15-inch desktop replacement laptop with gaming chops, the latest technology, and a longer battery life, the Editors' Choice Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) is still your best bet, albeit a pricier one.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
With the Dell Inspiron 15R-2728MRB, you get good productivity and multimedia performance at a reasonable price. You also get a strong feature set, including all the wireless options you could want, a sizeable hard drive, and a Blu-ray drive. Lackluster graphics and battery performance hold it back, however. If you want a powerful 15-inch desktop replacement laptop with gaming chops, the latest technology, and a longer battery life, the Editors' Choice Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) is still your best bet, albeit a pricier one.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15-3520
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15-3520Processor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series) Inspiron 15-3520 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Dell Inspiron 15 (3520) 15.6-inch
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's lowest cost Inspiron 15 laptop certainly is affordable at $400 and offers a good deal of performance from its Core i3 processor. It also sets itself apart from its competition with small things such as easy to upgrade memory and Bluetooth support. All of this is tempered by the fast that this is an older chassis so it lacks modern features like USB 3.0 or even the customization that Dell offers for its more expensive 15R series.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's lowest cost Inspiron 15 laptop certainly is affordable at $400 and offers a good deal of performance from its Core i3 processor. It also sets itself apart from its competition with small things such as easy to upgrade memory and Bluetooth support. All of this is tempered by the fast that this is an older chassis so it lacks modern features like USB 3.0 or even the customization that Dell offers for its more expensive 15R series.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 15z-5523
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15z-5523Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M 2048 MB
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.17kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series) Inspiron 15z-5523 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 11 scores (from 15 reviews)
Review Dell Inspiron 15z (5523) Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Inspiring. Ultrabooks have found their way into Dell's Inspiron family. The all-rounders of the past now benefit from lower weight and longer battery life, in addition to the good performance. We examine whether the ultrabook measures up to the broad multimedia class.
Inspiring. Ultrabooks have found their way into Dell's Inspiron family. The all-rounders of the past now benefit from lower weight and longer battery life, in addition to the good performance. We examine whether the ultrabook measures up to the broad multimedia class.
Review: Dell Inspiron 15z
Source: Techtree.com
The Dell Inspiron 15z is a very good performer in office applications and even gaming. It looks good and has a decent build quality. The large 15.6" screen and the comfortable full-sized keyboard along with the responsive touchpad make it an ideal desktop replacement. Moderate gaming is also possible, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce GT630M. However, it is a little too heavy to be considered portable. Also, it doesn't really give you the battery backup to stay away from a charging point for a long duration. The Inspiron 15z is rather expensive at Rs 75,000. In day to day applications, you can also opt for the ASUS S550CM, which is also a good performer, and although it has a slower Core i5, or the Acer Aspire M3 Touch.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 80% features: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Techtree.com
The Dell Inspiron 15z is a very good performer in office applications and even gaming. It looks good and has a decent build quality. The large 15.6" screen and the comfortable full-sized keyboard along with the responsive touchpad make it an ideal desktop replacement. Moderate gaming is also possible, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce GT630M. However, it is a little too heavy to be considered portable. Also, it doesn't really give you the battery backup to stay away from a charging point for a long duration. The Inspiron 15z is rather expensive at Rs 75,000. In day to day applications, you can also opt for the ASUS S550CM, which is also a good performer, and although it has a slower Core i5, or the Acer Aspire M3 Touch.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 80% features: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15z Review
Source: Think Digit
The refreshed Inspiron ultrabook range feels a lot better to use. The "budget" build quality of the previous version has given way to a much more premium feel, while keeping the same design. Performance is quite good. But why you would consider the Inspiron 15z as an ultrabook, all models included, will be because you need the bigger display. With this particular model that we have tested, the Core i7 and 8GB RAM offer excellent performance as well. The touchscreen is an added feature, but we aren't sure if you will really need it that often. Consider this, only if you need the most powerful machine, in the ultrabook form factor. Else, the lower spec version of the Inspiron 15z would make a lot more sense.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Think Digit
The refreshed Inspiron ultrabook range feels a lot better to use. The "budget" build quality of the previous version has given way to a much more premium feel, while keeping the same design. Performance is quite good. But why you would consider the Inspiron 15z as an ultrabook, all models included, will be because you need the bigger display. With this particular model that we have tested, the Core i7 and 8GB RAM offer excellent performance as well. The touchscreen is an added feature, but we aren't sure if you will really need it that often. Consider this, only if you need the most powerful machine, in the ultrabook form factor. Else, the lower spec version of the Inspiron 15z would make a lot more sense.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15z Ultrabook Review
Source: Tech2.in.com
The flagship version of the Dell Inspiron 15z will set you back Rs 74,990, plus taxes. This makes it quite expensive for an Inspiron, which were originally supposed to be budget-oriented notebooks. The high-end model then really doesn’t make much practical sense since you’ll seldom use the touchscreen. We weren’t very impressed with the build quality either. Overall, the Inspiron 15z is a decent buy if you pick the one that costs around Rs 50,000, but any configuration above that is not worth the premium.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Tech2.in.com
The flagship version of the Dell Inspiron 15z will set you back Rs 74,990, plus taxes. This makes it quite expensive for an Inspiron, which were originally supposed to be budget-oriented notebooks. The high-end model then really doesn’t make much practical sense since you’ll seldom use the touchscreen. We weren’t very impressed with the build quality either. Overall, the Inspiron 15z is a decent buy if you pick the one that costs around Rs 50,000, but any configuration above that is not worth the premium.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Dell Inspiron 15Z Review (With Nvidia GT630M)
Source: Ultrabook News
Is the Dell Inspiron 15Z an Ultrabook? From our perspective it’s not very mobile, has relatively short battery life and could do with an SSD but seen from the 15-inch laptop perspective there’s an attractive package here. Only the screen disappoints in that respect and that might not be a problem for those planning to work using an external screen. We truly enjoyed the A/V capabilities of the 15Z – there’s nothing quite as easy as throwing your favorite DVD onto this and kicking back – as long as it’s only you. An IPS screen could have widened, literally, the viewer opportunity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2013
Source: Ultrabook News
Is the Dell Inspiron 15Z an Ultrabook? From our perspective it’s not very mobile, has relatively short battery life and could do with an SSD but seen from the 15-inch laptop perspective there’s an attractive package here. Only the screen disappoints in that respect and that might not be a problem for those planning to work using an external screen. We truly enjoyed the A/V capabilities of the 15Z – there’s nothing quite as easy as throwing your favorite DVD onto this and kicking back – as long as it’s only you. An IPS screen could have widened, literally, the viewer opportunity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2013
Ultrabook Review: Dell Inspiron 15z
Source: Digital Versus
The Dell Inspiron 15z is a 15.6" ultrabook with a low price tag, starting at £579. But is it worth the money? It's too bad Dell didn't do more for the Inspiron 15z's audio and display, because the only selling points it really has left are connectivity, processing power and battery life, which isn't much for a sector as competitive as the 15.6-inch ultrabook market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Digital Versus
The Dell Inspiron 15z is a 15.6" ultrabook with a low price tag, starting at £579. But is it worth the money? It's too bad Dell didn't do more for the Inspiron 15z's audio and display, because the only selling points it really has left are connectivity, processing power and battery life, which isn't much for a sector as competitive as the 15.6-inch ultrabook market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell Inspiron 15z-5523
Source: PC Mag
The Dell Inspiron 15z-5523 boasts solid performance and a feature set that helps deliver a smooth and intuitive Windows 8 experience. While it's not quite as powerful as our current Editors' Choice for ultrabooks, the Asus Zenbook UX32VD-DB71, it nonetheless gives plenty of bang for the buck, making it worthy of consideration for anyone on the market for a system capable of delivering equal doses of productivity and entertainment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The Dell Inspiron 15z-5523 boasts solid performance and a feature set that helps deliver a smooth and intuitive Windows 8 experience. While it's not quite as powerful as our current Editors' Choice for ultrabooks, the Asus Zenbook UX32VD-DB71, it nonetheless gives plenty of bang for the buck, making it worthy of consideration for anyone on the market for a system capable of delivering equal doses of productivity and entertainment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 15z
Source: Digital Trends
Going big hasn’t caused the 15z to compromise its Ultrabook roots. This is a snappy, portable system. While it isn’t a performance powerhouse, it does meet the demands of the average consumer. Like Lenovo’s U-Series Ultrabooks, the 15z excels not because it is extraordinary in any one category but because it is consistently competent.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
Going big hasn’t caused the 15z to compromise its Ultrabook roots. This is a snappy, portable system. While it isn’t a performance powerhouse, it does meet the demands of the average consumer. Like Lenovo’s U-Series Ultrabooks, the 15z excels not because it is extraordinary in any one category but because it is consistently competent.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
A budget-minded 15-incher with touch
Source: CNet
The world needs more midsize, midprice laptops that match Windows 8 with a touch screen. And, if they can work in a slim optical drive, as in the case of the Dell Inspiron 15z, all the better. But, once you get close to that magic $1,000 mark (this 15z is $899), your options become very wide, and an upgraded Inspiron, still stuck with a low-res screen, may not be your top choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
The world needs more midsize, midprice laptops that match Windows 8 with a touch screen. And, if they can work in a slim optical drive, as in the case of the Dell Inspiron 15z, all the better. But, once you get close to that magic $1,000 mark (this 15z is $899), your options become very wide, and an upgraded Inspiron, still stuck with a low-res screen, may not be your top choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15z
Source: Laptop Mag
With the Inspiron 15z, Dell delivers a lightweight (for its size) notebook with a handsome aluminum chassis and a 15.6-inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen display. Aditionally, its Core i5 CPU and 32GB cache deliver above-average performance, which should appeal to students and families alike. For $899, though, we would prefer a higher-resolution display and longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
With the Inspiron 15z, Dell delivers a lightweight (for its size) notebook with a handsome aluminum chassis and a 15.6-inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen display. Aditionally, its Core i5 CPU and 32GB cache deliver above-average performance, which should appeal to students and families alike. For $899, though, we would prefer a higher-resolution display and longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Inspiron 15z review
Source: Techradar
The Dell Inspiron 15z continues to deliver an accomplished laptop experience without any of the extra bells and whistles that manufacturers use to market new devices. It's an old-fashioned laptop experience with significant build quality, design and technical power to lift it above the hoardes of budget notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar
The Dell Inspiron 15z continues to deliver an accomplished laptop experience without any of the extra bells and whistles that manufacturers use to market new devices. It's an old-fashioned laptop experience with significant build quality, design and technical power to lift it above the hoardes of budget notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Ausgewogen – 15-Zoll-Notebook mit Touchscreen von Dell
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2012
Rating: performance: 40% features: 70% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2012
Rating: performance: 40% features: 70% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Windows 8 Touch-Spaß auch im 15,6 Zoll Format?
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 88%
Ultrabook mit Touchscreen
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
Positive: convincing mobility and workmanship; good choice of material
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2013
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENPositive: convincing mobility and workmanship; good choice of material
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2013
Mit Windows 8 und Touch an Bord
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN
Positive: optical disk drive; large size
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2012
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→ENPositive: optical disk drive; large size
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2012
Teszt: Dell Inspiron 5523 (15z) Touch – Mondjam vagy mutassam?
Source: Wikitech HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Wikitech
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Dell Inspiron 15-3521
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Inspiron 15-3521Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Dell homepage Dell notebook section Inspiron 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Dell Inspiron 15 3521 15.6-inch
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's retooling of their Inspiron 15 may sacrifice a bit of performance but ends up with a platform that is not only very affordable but gives it an advantage over the competition. The system is thinner and lighter than most while including features such as Bluetooth and more USB 3.0 ports. Most buyer's will probably not notice the slight reduction in performance but the glossy exterior that seems to attract fingerprints and smudges is bothersome to frequently clean.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's retooling of their Inspiron 15 may sacrifice a bit of performance but ends up with a platform that is not only very affordable but gives it an advantage over the competition. The system is thinner and lighter than most while including features such as Bluetooth and more USB 3.0 ports. Most buyer's will probably not notice the slight reduction in performance but the glossy exterior that seems to attract fingerprints and smudges is bothersome to frequently clean.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Inspiron 3521 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% emissions: 100%
Source: Laptopkalauz
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% emissions: 100%
Đánh giá máy tính xách tay Dell Inspiron 15 (3521)
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
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Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330: Lower clocked Radeon 4530 with a current consumption of 7 Watt (according to AMD). Supports DirectX 10.1 and Avivo HD for HD video acceleration.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M:
Multiple models based on various chips of the Fermi generation. Specifically, the GT 630M exists in GF108/GF106/GF116 variants, but are all essentially renamed GeForce GT 540M or 555M GPUs. A 28nm GF117 variant exists as well with reduced power consumption.
AMD Radeon HD 7670M: Renamed Radeon HD 6650M and therefore still produced in 40nm.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
T6400: Entry level dual core processor based on the Penryn core with only 2 MB level 2 cache and a low clock speed.
SU7300: Slow clocked dual core processor with a low TDP of 10 Watt.
Intel Core i3:
330M:
The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
2350M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card.
3217U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.8 GHz (no Turbo Boost) and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
Intel Pentium Dual Core: The return of the name Pentium, though it is a Yonah core. In fact, it is a double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption.
T4400:
Entry to middle class dual core CPU with 1 MB level 2 cache and no virtualization technology. Compared to the Core 2 Duo line, some power saving mechanism are deactivated.
Intel Core i5:
480M: The Core i5-480M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.66-2.9 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
15.6: 15 inch display-variants are the standard and are used for more than the half of all notebooks. 15.4 inch display with 16:10 are the standard for notebook displays. However nowadays, more and more 16:9 displays with 15.6 inch appear. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.17 kg:
These sub-notebooks weight less than the average of all notebooks, but represent a heavier class of weight among the sub-notebooks. 13 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
2.7 kg:
This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
73.72%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
