After such a long time, Dell has launched two new models in their Inspiron series laptops. The new models are named as Inspiron 14R and Inspiron 15R. This post will cover 15R series which offers four different models to chose from with price range of 31,900 Rs to 42,900 Rs. So there is a notebook for the low budget and the mid-high budget as well. The model name 15R is originated from the 15.6-inch widescreen HD display. It’s available in four different colors. The best part is the use of Intel Core i3 and i5 latest processors for the faster performance.
Models with Price details and Specifications:
| Model Name | T540511IN8 | T540506IN8 | T540509IN8 | T540505IN8 |
| Price | Rs. 31,900 | Rs. 36,900 | Rs. 41,900 | Rs. 42,900 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4 Threads, 3M cache) | Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4 Threads, 3M cache) | Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4 Threads, 3M cache) | Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor (2.26Ghz, 4 Threads, Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz, 3M cache) |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64 bit (English) | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) |
| Memory | 3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz | 4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz | 4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz | 4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz |
| Hard Drive | 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive | 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive | 500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive | 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive |
| Video Card | Intel® HD Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 – 512MB | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 – 1GB | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 – 1GB |
Common Specs:
It comes with 7-in-1 Media Card Reader
- Digital (SD) Memory Card
- Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC)
- Multimedia Card plus (MMC+)
- Multi Media Card (MMC)
- Memory Stick (MS)
- Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro)
- xD Picture Card (xD)
External Ports:
- 3 USB 2.0
- HDMI Port
- VGA Port
- LAN
- AC Adapter connector
- Audio Jacks
Display: 15.6 Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife™ (1366×768)
Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1+EDR) Mini-Card
Camera: 1.3MP Integrated Webcam with Microphone
Optical Drive: 12.7″ SATA Tray Load DVD+/-RW
Battery: 6 cell 48 WHr Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions
- Width: 14.80″ (376.0mm)
- Height: 1.25″ (31.8mm) front / 1.34″ (34.0mm) back
- Depth: 10.31″ (262.0mm)
Starting weight of 5.83 lbs (2.648 kg)
Wireless Network Card: Dell Wireless 1501
Security Software: McAfee™ Security Center (Multi-Language) – 30-Day Trial Version
Dell Services: 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Pros:
- Fast and Latest Processor
- Upto 1GB graphics card is good for gaming purpose
- Bright widescreen display is good for video and gaming purpose
- SRS Premium sound provides good audio capabilities
- Complete keyboard with Numberic Keypad
Cons:
- 6-cell battery lasts for 2.5 hours maximum. Better to go for 9-cell battery
- Keyboard backlight should have been present
Conclusion: It’s one of the best laptops in this price range. Just make sure to buy 9-cell battery and graphics card as per your need.
