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Dell Inspiron 15-3521

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 15-3521
Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (Inspiron 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-3217U 2 x 1.8 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Weight
2.4 kg ( = 84.66 oz / 5.29 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 50%, features: - %, display: 70% mobility: 71%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 90%

Reviews for the Dell Inspiron 15-3521

80% Dell Inspiron 15 3521 15.6-inch
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
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%

Foreign Reviews

78% DELL Inspiron 15 3521
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 73% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 80%
80% Teszt: Dell Inspiron 3521- Inspiráló ár
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Dell Inspiron 3521 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% emissions: 100%
70% Đánh giá máy tính xách tay Dell Inspiron 15 (3521)
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Dell Inspiron 3521
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid performance; decent price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2013

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 7670M: Renamed Radeon HD 6650M and therefore still produced in 40nm.

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.


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.» 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.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


77%: 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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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-03- 1 (Update: 2013-03- 1)