Dell Inspiron 15R-5520

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60% Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 review: Solidly budget-friendly
Source: PC World Archive.org version
It's hard to say great things about a laptop that is solidly mediocre. It's not the thinnest, prettiest, or most powerful 15.6-inch notebook around, but it still has a place in the market. The Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 performs well for its price, features an impressive four USB 3.0 ports, and has a large, if not very high-resolution, screen. It's built with solid components, and has excellent speakers for its size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Dell Inspiron 15R-5520
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 is a capable desktop replacement laptop that delivers solid third-generation Core i5 power at a wallet-friendly price. It keeps pace with the competition performance-wise and is equipped with a generous selection of wireless options, but its shiny display and narrow viewing angles hold it back. If you require more storage and an extra 2GB of system memory, consider our Editors' Choice for budget laptops, the Sony VAIO E15 (SVE15116FXS). You'll have to part with an extra $150 though.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The $599 Dell Inspiron 15R is an attractive notebook that delivers a solid computing experience and appealing suite of applications at a great price. The third-generation Core i5 CPU provides plenty of pep, and we appreciate the multiple color and lid options. At this price, we prefer the Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 for its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Dell 2012 Inspiron 15R-5520 15.6-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Dell's most recent revision of the Inspiron 15R brings with it Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors. For under $600, this gives the laptop an advantage thanks to the Core i5 processor and 6GB of memory that outperforms much of the competition. In addition, it features a surprising four USB 3.0 ports that is twice as many as most budget laptops have.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 Ivy Bridge notebook review (2012 model)
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Dell's Inspiron 15R 5520 (2012 model) is an inexpensive Core i7 powerhouse that features a Full HD screen and discrete graphics. It can be used for gaming in addition to office tasks and it's comfortable to use. It has some shortcomings though, such as 10/100 Ethernet instead of Gigabit, short battery life and a somewhat tacky design, but it's still a solid, sub-$1000 performer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Dell's Inspiron 15R 5520 doesn't major in its wow factor. However, it is a well-rounded and stylish laptop with an attractive price tag. For less than £600 you get a powerful processor, and plenty of storage and connectivity, albeit not in an especially lightweight package.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 70%

Foreign Reviews

79% Standard-Notebook
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 80% features: 88% display: 71% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 85%

86% Preiswerter Multimedia-Wechselbalg
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 75% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%

Dell Inspiron 5520 média teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2012

Dell Inspiron 5520 és Dell Inspiron 7520 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2012
Rating: display: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% emissions: 60%

94% Teszt: Dell Inspiron 5520 – csini csajszi
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 94% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%

Inspiron 15R（5520）レビュー！15.6インチ・エントリーノート
Source: Pasonisan JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2012

デル New Inspiron 15R の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Card reader is compatible with Memory Stick and xD cards. Negative: High cost performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2012

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Series:

The Dell Inspiron 15R-5521 was built to be cost and energy efficient. Dell offers this model in a few different configurations, ranging from a Core i3-3217U to Core i5-3317U for better performance. In terms of graphics, models are equipped with Intel's integrated graphics up to the powerful AMD Radeon HD 8730M. Regardless of your configuration, it is a cheap laptop. The sturdy case is mainly made from plastics and the 1366X768 display is satisfactory. With 2.2 kg, the laptop is surprisingly light for a 15 inch laptop and its size seems compact and space saving. A fun feature is that the laptop is optionally available in pink, red, silver or blue.

Battery life is a strength, which is improved by energy-saving ULV processors. It can easily last for 6 hours during web browsing and light tasks. With Wi-Fi off, it could run a full day of light use on a single charge. The ports are little clustered around the edges, which can lead to unwanted disconnections during use – but this should not be an issue for those who are on the go. Although the Dell is not designed as desktop replacement, it can be comfortably used as such. To summarize, Dell's Inspiron 15R-5521 delivers a great, customizalbe performance and a sturdy build for an affordable price.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

3210M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.5 - 3.1 GHz» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.

76.56%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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