83
Dell Inspiron 15 (2008)
$799.00
Released May, 2008
The Pros:Affordable and easily customizable. Includes everything everyday consumers require in a notebook. Customization options allow for users to pick and choose upgrades that are important to them (much better processor, higher screen resolution, more disk space etc...).
The Cons:Poorly engineered compared to leaders in quality laptops such as Apple and Lenovo.
Dell Inspiron 1525 is a mobile machine intended for those who require a laptop with reliable wireless capabilities. The 1525 displays a 15.4” widescreen XGA, the largest of the Inspiron series, while all other features and options are relatively the same.
Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...
Intel Core 2 Duo with a CPU speed of 2.00 GHz powers the processor, and up to 4GB shared Dual Channel is available for memory. As suggested, the Inspiron series hosts a bundle of features focused on providing strong, fast wireless internet connection. Mobile Broadband and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher make this a priority. (While other models in the series are equipped with Hyperband Multi-Antenna, the 1525 is not) The optical drive can either be a DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity. 4 USB ports, VGA and S-Video, and an 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader are standard for Inspirons, Dell has given the 1525 model a HDMI high definition video output.
Features
- 15.4" Widescreen XGA display with True Life
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- 250GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- DVD/CD-RW Combo
- Optional Integrated 2.0 MP Camera
- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N 802.11 a/g/n Mini Card Wireless
- Bluetooth Option
- HDMI connection
- 5.9 lbs with 6 cell battery
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
-
1
affordable and easily customizable
-
1
includes everything everyday consumers require in a notebook
-
1
customization options allow for users to pick and choose upgrades that are important to them (much better processor, higher screen resolution, more disk space etc...)
-
1
upgrades are costly but not entirely unreasonable
-
1
includes current standard consumer functionality which other companies fail to meet
- such as 802.11n, HDMI and DVD writing capabilities
-
1
poorly engineered compared to leaders in quality laptops such as Apple and Lenovo
Community Reviews
see more community reviews
From your Computer
From the Web
Comments (2)
Yale:
#dell_inspiron_15_2008 Yes, personally I would never buy a Dell.
I suggest installing XP, see if that solves any of your problems. Just wait until your battery stops holding its charge a week or two after your warranty runs out ;)
Oct 20, 08
like
arianag87:
#dell_inspiron_15_2008 This computer is TERRIBLE! I'm usually a huge fan of Dell, but this is just a piece of shit. I hate Windows Vista, of course, but I had no choice in the matter. Aside from that this computer is EXTREMELY quirky. It will not enter sleep mode sometimes (sometimes it's fine) and will run for hours after I put it in sleep mode and close it. It will not turn off if I don't wait for it to completely shut down before I close the lid - sometimes up to 45 seconds. On more than one occasion (because once could be a fluke) Internet Explorer will open window after window. It just keeps popping them up. Just tonight it opened almost 100 before it stopped. I turned off the WiFi card to see if that would help - no. It freezes constantly, it's SUPER slow. Dell has ignored my complaints about this computer. I HATE it.
Oct 20, 08
like
helpful
Read the full review
You may also like...
