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Dell Inspiron iM501R Series

Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRBProcessor: AMD Athlon II P320, AMD Phenom II X3 N850
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4250
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.5kg, 2.6kg, 2.7kg
Price: 500, 600 euro
Average Score: 56.67% - poor
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
performance: 40%, features: 70%, mobility: 40%

 

Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK

Specifications

Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BKNotebook: Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK
Processor: AMD Athlon II P320
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4250
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With a sub-$600 price tag, the Dell Inspiron iM501R-13230BK ($599.99 list) would be a winning entry-level 15.6-inch laptop if it weren't for its lackluster performance. The iM501R-13230BK, available at Staples, has all the essentials that you should need from a mainstream laptop, including even a few extras such as a combination USB/eSATA port, great-sounding audio, and no pre-installed bloatware. But while its feature set is a boon at this low price, you can find similarly priced 15.6-inch laptops that offer noticeably faster performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBL

Specifications

Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBLNotebook: Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBL
Processor: AMD Athlon II P320
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4250
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section

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Average Score: 50% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

50% Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBL
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBL offers a pleasing design, a multitouch touch pad, and a useful selection of ports, but it can't quite keep pace with competing Intel-based models. Worse than its yielding application performance to rival Intel, the AMD-based Inspiron iM501R offers below-average battery life and its keyboard squeaks.We'd like the attractive and affordable Dell Inspiron iM501R-1212PBL more if it wasn't so slow and squeaky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 40% features: 70% mobility: 40%

 

Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB

Specifications

Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRBNotebook: Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 N850
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4250
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB is the most sluggish and battery-inefficient laptop in its group, yet it costs more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

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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.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

ATI Radeon HD 4250: Onboard graphics card (in the RS880M chipset) for AMD processors with Avivo HD support and technically a higher clocked HD 4200.

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


AMD Athlon II:

P320: Entry level dual core processor for 13"+ laptops featuring a DDR3 memory controller.

AMD Phenom II X3:

N850: Mobile 3-core laptop processor based on the desktop Athlon II X3.

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


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


2.5 kg:

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.


56.67%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

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

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-08-19 (Update: 2012-05-26)