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Dell has updated many of its laptops recently, and it seems that anything with the '7000' suffix now has a slimmer design and a smart new aluminium casing. The Dell Inspiron 17 is the latest model to join the 7000 club, and while it's not exactly an Ultra...
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The Dell Inspiron 17 is big enough and powerful enough to make a very credible desktop replacement system. Windows 8 looks great on the 17.3in screen's 1,600x900 resolution, and it's good to see a reasonably powerful Core i5 processor in a laptop which...
This sturdy desktop replacement provides plenty of power and a 17.3in screen at a very low price...
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The Dell Inspiron 17-3721 is a great choice for many budget-minded users, especially those who want a much bigger screen than they can find on any standalone tablet. It has an attractive $450 price tag, and you don’t have to give up any performance for th...
A large screen, good performance, nice price, and user-friendly features give the Dell Inspiron 17-3721 budget laptop a leg up on the competition...
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Dell's Inspiron brand has been around for ages and has seen plenty of transformations in its time. These days it represents Dell's entry-level, value range, which is why its netbooks go by the title Inspiron Mini. At the opposite end of this spectrum is t...
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Dell's 17.3in 1764 is the first laptop we've seen to use Intel's new mobile Core i5 processor. The 2.26GHz Core i5-430M might only seem a little bit quicker than the 2.13GHz Core i3-330M processors commonly used in laptops at this price, but it's got a...
A powerful Core i5 processor and a large, bright screen make this an attractive laptop, but you can get a games-capable laptop for a similar price...
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The Dell Inspiron 17 is a large, comfortable machine that offers plenty of performance and, considering its size, portability. The keyboard isn’t very competitive, however, and we have some issues with its poor build quality.The 17.3-inch screen is gr...
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Desktop replacements need to have more power than a military junta right? Well, not according to Dell. It’s Inspiron 1750 rocks the requisite 17-inch screen, indicating it wants you to sling your monitor and tower combo. But it’s low powered too, in...
Cheap, respectable spec sheet...
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The Dell Inspiron 1750 is a large, comfortable laptop that offers plenty of performance and, considering its size, portability. The keyboard isn't very competitive, however, and we have some issues with its poor build quality. The 17.3-inch screen is g...
Good multi-tasking, Sharp screen...
Spongy keyboard, Integrated graphics, Chassis quality...
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If you're after a big screen at a low price, Dell's Inspiron 1750 will appeal. This 3.1kg laptop (available in black or, for £29 extra, six other colours) has a huge 17.3in widescreen display with a high resolution of 1,600x900. Quality from the glo...
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The Inspiron 1720 is from Dell’s new range that offers a choice of eight lid colours. We’re fans of the chassis design, too – it isn’t groundbreaking, but looks fresh.Build quality is excellent, and the keyboard benefits fro...
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The Dell Inspiron 1720 (£749 inc. VAT) has an impressive specification, and makes the ideal home media centre.Its 17-inch display is excellent. Theres plenty of space for working with several documents simultaneously, and the crisp images proved idea...
Powerful graphics card, Complimentary earphones, Robust build...
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The Dell Inspiron 1720 (£749 inc. VAT) has an impressive specification, and makes the ideal home media centre.Its 17-inch display is excellent. Theres plenty of space for working with several documents simultaneously, and the crisp images proved idea...
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Can Dell win back lost ground in the race to be number one?...
Great price, powerful, great build quality...
Lid colour looks cheap, poor battery life...
The build quality is great, the price even better and if you want to add a hint of colour you can do, making this a great option...
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Six different flavours are available... With the 1720, Dell has caught the coloured notebook bug. The chassis may be the normal silver colour, but you can now personalise the lid with a choice of eight colours - a matt black called Jet Black, and six...
Dells Inspiron 1720 is well put together and, given its price, has an impressive feature list. As is the case with nearly all Dells systems you can customise it to your own tastes when it comes to ordering, and the option to fit two hard drives make...
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Dells Inspiron 1720 is a robust system available in seven colours besides black. See our Laptop Advisor website for expert reviews of today’s best laptops, plus read our essential advice to make sure you choose the right specs A powerful laptop doe...
The Dell Inspiron 1720 is a splashy laptop that offers excellent entertainment options and great sound, as well as strong performance. Carla Thornton Lowest online price: £N/A...
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Dells Inspiron 9400 notebook is aimed at the home entertainment market. The first thing that strikes you about it is the excellent screen, which is particularly important for an entertainment PC. It displays crisp text, bright whites and smoothly g...
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Dells desktop-replacement Inspiron 9400 is not the prettiest notebook. The sheer girth of its chassis detracts from the styling, although the white trim will blend in with any iPod-style accessories you may have. The chassis is fitted with an excel...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
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Dell’s first laptop to offer Intel’s new Core Duo line of processors features the same chip as Apple’s MacBook Pro (left), but places it within a 17-inch case. As such models go, the Inspiron 9400 is small and light. Its silver and white livery cros...
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A powerful dual-core desktop replacement that packs plenty of power and battery life to boot but it’s hard to justify the price...
Dual-core...
Poor graphics...
A powerful dual-core desktop replacement that packs plenty of power and battery life to boot but it’s hard to justify the price...
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As Intel continues to phase-out its singlecore Pentium M processors in favour of the Core Duo mobile range, Dell now takes its turn to join the dual-core laptop market in the form of the Dell Inspiron 9400 (£1549 inc. VAT). Designed in the now familiar...
17in screen, Performance, Powerful dual core laptop, Battery life...
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As Intel continues to phase-out its singlecore Pentium M processors in favour of the Core Duo mobile range, Dell now takes its turn to join the dual-core laptop market in the form of the Dell Inspiron 9400 (£1549 inc. VAT). Designed in the now familiar...
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The design of the Inspiron 9400 is almost exactly the same as the 9200 and 9300, so the chassis is starting to look a bit dated. Its a sturdy desktop replacement, but compared with the styling of the Inspiron XPS, it leaves a little to be desired.
Power and multitasking, Entertainment centre, Connectivity options...
Graphics, Not for gaming, Looks The Final Word Although Dell’s build quality is once again a winner, the Inspiron 9400 is lacking in other areas, mainly looks and graphics.
Although Dell’s build quality is once again a winner, the Inspiron 9400 is lacking in other areas, mainly looks and graphics.
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The design of the Inspiron 9400 is almost exactly the same as the 9200 and 9300, so the chassis is starting to look a bit dated. Its a sturdy desktop replacement, but compared with the styling of the Inspiron XPS, its a bit naff. See our Laptop Ad...
The build quality of the Dell is beyond reproach, but it isnt exactly a looker and there are plenty of better deals available. Ben Camm-Jones...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2014-06-29 02:04:00
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There?s an elegance to the Dell that makes it feel like a premium product ? and it is. It makes excellent use of the latest notebook components, and can be a real powerhouse if you choose the right components. That said, we can?t help but feel that Del...
Excellent screen, available in choice of colours, highly configurable.
Large and relatively heavy, no HDMI.
There?s an elegance to the Dell that makes it feel like a premium product ? and it is. It makes excellent use of the latest notebook components, and can be a real powerhouse if you choose the right components. That said, we can?t help but feel that Del...
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In terms of quality, Dell's Inspiron series spans the gamut. Inspiron notebooks range from cheap-looking, plastic laptops that cost less than $300 to svelte, aluminum machines that cost nearly as much as its premium XPS line of laptops. The 7000 series, o...
Attractive aluminum design, Vivid 1080p touchscreen, Excellent inputs, Solid performance...
Heavy, Tinny speakers...
Overall, the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 is a fine choice if you're looking for a laptop that has a premium feel, with a slightly less-than-premium price tag. For $1,149, the notebook boasts good components, a beautiful high-definition display and a great typin...
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google Plus Share This Article comments Dell has updated many of its laptops recently, and it seems that anything with the '7000' suffix now has a slimmer design and a smart new aluminium casing. The Dell Inspiron 17 is the l...
It's a shame that Dell couldn't shave a little more weight off the new Inspiron 7 7000 Series, as it would have been great to see a 17-inch laptop that you could carry around in a backpack or briefcase. However, it does provide a high-quality touch-se...
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Without great pomp or circumstance, Dell has announced a new era for its premium consumers with its Inspiron 7000-series . The models each sit in an aluminum case cast out of a single piece (including base and lid). But is such a top-of-the-line chassis w...
Battery life of up to 6 hours, 30 minutes, Richly colored TN panel with good viewing angles, Premium construction materials / look and feel, Good maintenance options, Minor heating and speaker emissions, Full integration of CPU / GPU Turbo, Good gaming pe...
Chassis is not resistant to twisting, Few sockets, Weak keyboard feedback...
Dell Inspiron 7000-series 7737 CN77304 The whole is more than the sum of its parts. Dell proves it has a knack for combining state-of-the-art multimedia hardware with a visually pleasing, top-of-the-line chassis . Customers should have no problem putting...
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The Dell Inspiron 17-3721 is a great choice for many budget-minded users, especially those who want a much bigger screen than they can find on any standalone tablet. It has an attractive $450 price tag, and you don't have to give up any performance for th...
Nice price. HDMI out, Ethernet, DVD burner. Numeric keypad. Textured lid and palm rest. Large screen. Removable battery.
USB 3.0 ports are black. USB 2.0 ports can be confused with USB 3.0 ports. Not 1080p. No Touch screen...
A large screen, good performance, nice price, and user-friendly features give the Dell Inspiron 17-3721 budget laptop a leg up on the competition...
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Dell knows how make a compelling budget notebook, and the aggressively priced $449 Dell Inspiron 17-3721 continues the trend. Offering an appealing design, a Core i3 processor and a 17.3-inch, 1600 x 900 display, the Inspiron 17 is ideal for everyday...
Attractive design; Solid performance ; Sharp 1600 x 900 display with wide viewing angles; Large comfortable keyboard...
Lackluster graphics; Tinny audio;...
The Dell Inspiron 17-3721 offers a large and sharp 17.3-inch display and solid Windows 8 performance at a very affordable price.
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Dell Inspiron 9300 has everything that you’d want in desktop replacement systems and it has a huge 17 inch screen with lot of connection options. There components used inside are all top notch and it includes Nvidia’s fast GeForce Go 6800 graphics card...
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Dell Inspiron 1720 is a 17 inch desktop replacement laptop made for the younger audiences who are in school. This Dell laptop will compete against Toshiba P200/P205 and HP dv9500t. The Inspiron 1720 has plenty of hardware configurations and also eight...
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The Dell Inspiron 17 is a laptop computer that takes the user on a journey through the 17.3-inch display screen, fast processor and a vast selection of features. With the ability to customize and personalize this computing device to fit your needs, thi...
The new Intel Core i5 processor is a standout feature on this computer...
The integrated graphics make gaming difficult on this laptop computer.
This laptop computer is ideal for the college student who needs a lot of basic features...
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With all the netbooks flooding the market these days, you could be forgiven for thinking that computer makers aren't selling big-screen multimedia notebooks any more. The truth is that they are, and you'll find a lot of value in this sector of the l...
Clean design. Excellent keyboard. Bright 17.3-inch LCD. Outstanding battery life. Good overall performance.
Weak speakers. Intelligent battery foot.
The Dell Inspiron i1764-7629OBK multimedia laptop is a great choice for multitasking general-purpose users and photo and video editors...
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There's life in colossal media centers after all, as consumers aren't ready to give up precious screen real estate, even as they are ready to toss away their clunky desktops. The Dell Inspiron 1764-5595IBU has all the components that'll ease your tr...
Core i5 processor is speedy. Great for bargain hunters. Numeric keypad included. Big screen. Excellent performance scores.
Small battery means mediocre battery life. No discrete graphics.
With its Core i5 processor and ample screen real estate, the Dell Inspiron 1764-5595IBU offers an easy transition from desktop to laptop, but gamers will need a better graphics card...
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The Dell Inspiron 1750 (2211MBU) ($729.98 list) falls into the desktop replacement category by virtue of its roomy 17.3-inch display, but in practice it's not going to replace your desktop unless you're trading in an old or entry-level PC. The syste...
Huge 17.3-inch display for small price. Thin and light for desktop replacement. Pleasing design. Respectable battery life. Spacious hard drive.
Display falls short of 1080p HD playback. No HDMI port or Blu-ray support. No 802.11n Wi-Fi. Integrated Intel graphics limits performance.
A basic, low-cost desktop replacement, the Dell Inspiron 1750 (I1750-2211MBU) pairs a huge 17.3-inch display with mainstream components for big-screen bargain hunters...
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Performance is the Inspiron's strong suit, with the top score of 765.4 on the PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 benchmark; its start-up time of 1 minute 18 seconds was edged out of first place by only a few seconds...
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The notion that notebooks with a large display are also expensive is refuted with the latest Dell Inspiron 1750. The notebook is already configurable starting at 399.00 Euros, although its possible to quickly beat this bargain with a few special req...
Individualization possible, Low weight, Generous input devices, 16:9 HD LED display, full HD optional, Low heat and noise emissions, Reasonable battery life...
Moderate material impression, Merely the most important connections available, Restricted 3D performance...
The Dell Inspiron 1750 aims primarily at users with the need for a big display in order to almost completely replace a desktop with a notebook. At the same time, the target group shouldn't have special requirements on a PC and principally use basic funct...
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Striking a good balance between style, performance, and battery life, the Dell Inspiron 1720 is an impressive desktop replacement.
Modern design with multiple color options, Useful DataSafe backup utility, Long battery life, Huge hard drive...
No HDMI port for optional Blu-ray drive, Heavy...
The Dell Inspiron 1720--the bigger brother of the of the Dell Inspiron 1520--is a desktop replacement that shares many of the same features we liked in its sibling: a choice of colors, a speedy Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 802.11n Wi-Fi, discrete graphi...
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Dell adds a bit of colour to its notebook range...
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The Dell Inspiron 1720 is a 17" desktop replacement targeted towards younger consumers, most of who are in school.
Very tough structure and underbody, Strong gaming performance with the 8600M GT, Excellent battery life for a 17" notebook, Bright and Vivid LCD with excellent viewing angles...
Paint defects out of the box, HD Bay cover has some play, making loud clacking noises, No plaid paint option ... they offer every other color after all.
This Dell 17" laptop is a great performer and extremely well built laptop structurally. It seems to be built well enough to be thrown around in day to day use, and hold up throughout an entire college career. It will roll with the punches, and pro...
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Overall this impression persists: Thumbs up! - at least a little. But, we must admit that our expectations were very high, especially regarding performance. Also the equipment with interfaces could not totally convince.
Dell Inspiron 1720 We were very curious about the new Dell Inspiron 1720, also because the former 9400 series was very successful and our article about it was one of the most read ones. Overall this impression persists: Thumbs up! - at least a little...
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Dell Inspiron E1705The Inspiron E1705 is a very verastile desktop replacement system depending upon what users want out of it. This is one of its biggest strengths but also one of its weaknesses. Consumers need a clear idea of what the computer will...
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Dell Inspiron 1720 Splashy laptop offers excellent entertainment options and great sound, as well as strong performance. Recommend this story? Yes No Please Wait... A powerful laptop does not have to be a boring laptop. Take Dells Inspiron 1720, a rob...
Dual hard drives option, Fast 3D gaming...
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Splashy laptop offers excellent entertainment options and great sound, as well as strong performance.
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Editors Note: We updated this review on May 4 with the results of the new SYSmark 2007 Preview tests. The update is included below.Your PC is old and takes up half your desktop. Time for an upgrade, right? But if youve spent the last six months thi...
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Experience. Various graphics and screen options. Good battery life for a desktop replacement. Ample USB ports.
Not a good gaming machine. Design getting old. External tuner and remote.
The Dell Inspiron E1705 is one of the more obvious choices when shopping for an affordable desktop replacement laptop. With Vista Home Premium, the choice is that much clearer...
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XPS is not the only notebook by Dell, which is excellent, when used with hard multimedia applications. Inspiron 9400 is an excellent notebook for gamers too. A Core 2 Duo CPU and a Geforce 7900GS video card ensure best performance. read more...
Dell Inspiron 9400 Dell's Inspiron 9400 convinced us in nearly all purviews . It shows qualities which are necessary for an efficient Desktop Replacement , and performs even better in some areas. The case is very robust and shows a high flexural rigidi...
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The Dell Inspiron E1705 has been around for awhile now.
The T7200 combined with the Geforce 7900GS offers fantastic performance in just about any situation, and is close to about as futureproof as a laptop can get, Virtually silent under normal use, Solid construction, Fabulous WUXGA LCD screen, Lack of ann...
Runs very hot with Dells default fan settings, Lack of 2 internal hard drives (which DV8000t has), Lack of numberpad on keyboard, Lack of legacy support for PCMCIA (which DV8000t has), Short battery life on default 6cell, Lots of bloatware, Lack of mo...
Having owned a popular desktop replacement, the HP DV8000t for awhile, my expectations of the E1705 were high. Im satisfied to report that the E1705 has met my expectations, offering fantastic performance at a great price. It doesnt have the keyboard...
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Dell Inspiron e1705 Laptop 06/03/06 The new Dell Inspiron E1705 ushers in a new platform of dual core mobile Intel chips, as well as Centrino Duo, the follow up to Intels successful Centrino platform. Although the base model of this...
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Those looking for a big-screen screamer need look no further than the Dell E1705, which sports a 17-inch TrueLife display thats ideal for playing games and watching DVDs. Under the hood is Intels blazing 2-GHz Core Duo processor, plus Nvidias GeForc...
Very fast performance, Gorgeous 17-inch widescreen, Instant access to music, photos, and videos, Superb graphics...
No numeric keypad, Base runs warm...
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If you’re limited to a notebook PC, you’ve no doubt been wrought with envy as your desktop buddies brag about their dual-core processors. Well, suffer no more! You aren’t stuck with single-core anymore! Dell’s Inspiron E1705 officially unveils dual-cor...
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This notebook has great battery life considering the large display, but its
also expensive and 3D performance is poor...
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Dell is usually far ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating the newest technology at reasonable prices—and this time around is no different. The Dell Inspiron E1705 multimedia laptop upgrades the Inspiron 9300 with a new Intel Centrino Duo M...
New Intel dual-core components. Great instant-on feature. Good performance. Six USB ports.
Base gets hot. Short battery life. A bit heavy.
The Dell Inspiron E1705 uses the latest technology and is a very good multimedia machine for the digital home...
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Dell regularly refreshes its multimedia laptops. The Inspiron 17R-5737 that we tested in January is now old-hat and no longer available in Dell's shop. However, there are new models from the entry-level (3000 line), mid-range (5000 line), and models on th...
Elegant and slim casing, Aluminum lid, Decent build, Touchscreen, Easy maintenance, Good input devices, Screen's good contrast, Swift yet energyefficient processor, Full power even in battery mode, Quiet operation, Low temperature development, Decent spea...
Bulky lid due to touchscreen, No dedicated graphics card, Few USB ports, No Gigabit LAN, Sluggish hard drive, Low gaming power, Reflective screen with bluish cast, Interfaces on the front sides...
In review: Dell Inspiron 17-5748. Review sample courtesy of Dell Germany Dell primarily relies on the equation " slimmer, lighter, less power consuming " for its new Inspiron 5000 line. But is that enough? The casing's design is elegant, and the aluminum...
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Designed for multimedia enthusiasts on a tight budget, the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series Non-Touch ($449.99) is a sprawling 17-inch desktop-replacement laptop that looks more expensive than it is. You get reasonably good Pentium-powered performance, a larg...
Affordable. Solid productivity and multimedia performance. Relatively long battery life.
1,600by900resolution screen. Integrated graphics. Noisy clickpad...
The Dell Inspiron 17 5000 is a nice-looking desktop-replacement laptop that offers good productivity performance and decent battery life for a very affordable price...
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But what if, to put it bluntly, you haven't got the bucks? Dell has an Inspiron 17 5000 for you, too. Even the most debt-stricken college student can shell out $449 for a desktop replacement with a 1.7GHz Intel Pentium 3558U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 5...
Affordable, Spacious keyboard and touch pad, Large display...
Tepid performance, Bulky and heavy...
Large, but not in charge: Dell's Inspiron 17 5000 is a desktop replacement with several good points, but performance shortcomings make us recommend a step up from the base configuration. Read More…...
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Inspiron 17 (5749) is a new mainstream/multimedia machine by Dell, which tries to be useful in every situation, combining decent performance, stylish looks, big screen and a long warranty.Actually, the only noticeable drawback in its specs sheet is the we...
Steady...
Bulky size (3.29 kg weight, 1.17” height), We expected longer battery life, Mediocre CPU/GPU performance, Just one RAM slot, No M.2 slot, No slot for additional HDD...
To be fair, we should say that there are some notebooks on the market now which outperform Inspiron 17 (5749) in every aspect, by far. Dell's new multimedia station looks sturdy, reliable and even appealing, somehow though, today that's not enough. We wan...
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All hat and no cattle? Dell's heavyweight 17-inch machine with a classy aluminum casing looks good and provoke envious glances on the desk. However, Dell is restrained in terms of hardware. Will the luxury Inspiron nevertheless prove to be a rounded bundl...
Pleasant feel, hard surfaces, Viewing angle stable touchscreen, Full Turbo utilization, Maintenance possible, Low emissions, Low power consumption, Long battery life for 17 inches, Satisfactory speakers...
Pliable base unit, Unsuitable for outdoors, Spongy input devices, Limited gaming due to ULV SoC, Very inferior webcam, Reverberant microphone recordings...
Dell Inspiron 17 7000 (7746-3863). Test model courtesy of Dell GermanyBuyers of all genders will gladly put this on their tabletop: A classy, pleasant-to-touch, high-quality, 17-inch laptop with a high-contrast, Full HD screen and generously sized inp...
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More and more wallet-friendly 17-inchers start to emerge on the market and Dell is the main company to blame. A lot of users would like to rely on a big screen workstation aimed mainly for multimedia rather than buying an expensive and power-hungry deskto...
Good overall build quality and design, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Quality TN panel with numerous useful properties...
Not enough upgrade options, Screen flickering from 0 to 99% brightness...
Keeping in mind the price range of the Inspiron 5758, we are thrilled with some of the features it offers. The design isn't special at all and it's subjective on top of that, but the build quality presented here is good. Our only complaint is the top lid...
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No more Aluminum! The predecessor had an aluminum lid, while the new Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is now mainly made of plastic. On the other hand, it features up-to-date Broadwell CPUs and a dedicated graphics card. Is this sufficient to make up for the poor co...
simple, elegant design, good WiFi reception, replaceable battery, good maintainability, precise touchpad, matte Full HD display, decent speakers...
case twists, few interfaces, no Gigabit LAN, only 12 months warranty, keyboard clatters, dark display, unnatural colors, CPU throttles, gets too hot, loud hard drive...
In review: Dell Inspiron 17-5758. Test model provided by Dell Germany.The predecessor was good. The Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is only a small update, and many of our points of critique remained unchanged: There are still only a few interfaces, which are u...
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