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Dell Inspiron 17R-5737

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 17R-5737
Dell Inspiron 17R-5737 (Inspiron 17 7000 Series)
Processor
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 8870M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 725 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, GDDR5, 12.100.14.7000, Enduro
Memory
16 GB 
, 2x 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR3-RAM PC3-12800 (1600 MHz), all slots occupied, up to 16 GB
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, CMN N173HGE (CMN1720), TN LED, Full HD, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Lynx Point-LP
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVX-75JC3T0, 1000 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC283 @ Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined headphone and microphone port, Card Reader: SD,SDHC,SDXC,MS,MS Pro,MSXC,MMC,MMC+
Networking
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller (10/100MBit/s), Dell Wireless 1705 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) (b/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GU90N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 36 x 412 x 270 ( = 1.42 x 16.22 x 10.63 in)
Battery
65 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V, MR90Y, 6 cells, 338 grams
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: 2.0 (Waves MaxxAudio), Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, PSU: 90 Watts, Warranty information, Security information, Quick Start Guide, CyberLink Media Suite Essentials, McAfee Internet Security Trial, Microsoft Office 365 Trial, Windows Essentials 2012, several Dell Tools, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.98 kg ( = 105.12 oz / 6.57 pounds), Power Supply: 355 g ( = 12.52 oz / 0.78 pounds)
Price
850 Euro

 

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Average Score: 80.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 71%, features: 66%, display: 81% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the Dell Inspiron 17R-5737

76% Review Dell Inspiron 17R-5737 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Powered by AMD. The top version of the Inspiron 17R is equipped with the rare Radeon HD 8870M. How well does the DirectX 11 chip harmonize with a ULV processor and is the performance high-end or average? Our review gives the answers.
Dell Inspiron 17R (5737) – жертва компромисса или нет?
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Pretty good display, keyboard and practical performance. Negative: Slow hard drive; not very modern set of ports; no keyboard illumination.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2014
85% Dell Inspiron 5737 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% emissions: 90%

Comment

Series:

A leading brand for laptops and computers in the world, Dell, designs and manufactures laptop in different categories to fulfill the computing requirements of different users around the world. The Dell Inspiron 17R constitutes one of the latest products from Dell – it is expected to be capable to meed the needs of consumers on a sophisticated desktop replacement laptop. A 17 inch display is the perfect size for those who prefer to use their laptop as a desktop replacement. While it’s actually made of plastic, they’ve successfully put a nice-looking brushed metal finish on its lid and keyboard tray. In today's desktop replacement market with a wide range of choices from low-end to high-end laptops, this laptop has a clear advantage – it offers a variety of hardware configurations. This laptop can be purchased with either Intel’s i3, i5 or i7 processor. Thus, it proves to be a better choice as consumers will get the best value for money with their purchase.

However, being a desktop replacement means that the battery life isn’t going to be great. Such as what are typically expected for a 17 inch laptop, this laptop doesn’t offer long battery life as well as portability since it is also bulky and quite heavy. Besides, its low quality display is another huge let down because the screen quality could be much better if it came with a full-HD display instead of the current 1,600 x 900 pixels display. It isn’t the laptop for those who want portability and ultimate gaming performance. But if you’re looking for a budget-friendly laptop for a desktop replacement with multimedia capabilities, the Dell Inspiron 17R is a great-value option.

AMD Radeon HD 8870M: Upper middle-class GPU based on the same chip as its Radeon HD 7870M predecessor.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


4500U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.0 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.98 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.


80.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2013-11-11 (Update: 2013-11-11)