280 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Score 9.0/10
Sue, Somerset
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Very easy to use. Very responsive on the internet. Black matte outer case looks really nice. Doesn't show up the fingerprints like a shiny casing would.
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Battery life quite poor. Only lasts approx. 1 hr 30 mins -1 hr 45 mins.
51 of 54 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Apr 2009
Score 7.0/10
Roman, Silsoe
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Slim, lightweight and nice big screen with a quick wireless connection that works all over the house and office via the BT Hub (haven't lost signal yet no matter how far away I have gone within my property and even outside). Machine is more than powerful enough for me with lots of programs and features I may never use (to be honest does probably far more than I need, even for work) but this is no bad thing as I'm sure it caters for for the varied usage of the general population.
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Every surface is reflective, so looks grubby after 5 mins both inside and out.
Screen also seems very reflective which is not good if you have direct light behind you (eg a window) as you have to fold the screen at odd angles to see.
Battery life dissapointing, my wife's Dell seems to go on forever but this lasts between 2 to 3 hours.
Mouse also slightly temperamental as it's this new molded into bodywork style pad and ever so often I find I have to wipe it and run my finger around to try to locate the cursor.
However still a nice user friendly bit of kit (as all my Dell's have been).
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
Karen, Welwyn Garden City, Herts
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I absolutely love my new Dell 1545. It has a light keyboard making typing very easy on the fingers. I love the wide screen and the colour and graphics are great.
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When you change from small case to capital letters, the cursor stops working so you have to click back into where you were. Also there is no light showing which you are in which I find quite annoying and although a little box comes up, it does not stay on screen. The only other issue I have is the shiny black casing which shows every finger print and mark. However, because I love the look of this, I am happy to wipe it down every evening with a damp soapy cloth which removes all traces of prints etc. Finally, I would have preferred the laptop to have bluetooth included.
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Mar 2009
Score 8.0/10
Benjamin, Chester
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Looks good performs well under most conditions. memory card slot and webcam are useful. Vista Home premium is goo too.
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Decides to freeze randomly., esp when multi-tasking
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very fast laptop and stylish design
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none really but battery life is approximately 2 hours
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Jackie, Staffordshire
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It has a very stylish design and comes in a wide variety of colours. Very easy to set up and operate.
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Low battery life.
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Simple to use and good design.
Simple to use - good design
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Battery life not brilliant.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Mar 2009
Score 8.0/10
mark, torpoint
, “casual user”
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just a nice laptop for your basic needs
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none to speak of as of yet
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 May 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good design and easy to use.
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Battery life is rubbish.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
John, Livingston
, “I'm a novice”
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It is quick and easy to use
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None so far
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
Becky, Chesterfield
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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The built in webcam is really good quality and all the different things you can do with it, kept me amused for hours :). Also the dell online troubleshooting page is really useful & helpful if you have any problems using the laptop. It's a little bit heavier than my old laptop but the one does actually work & everything loads really quickly.
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I can not fault this laptop!!!
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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Great processor, very speedy, everything you need for home /entertainment use (burner, memory card reader, 3 usb's...) - and of course aesthetically lovely.
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Could have a bigger memory... but have compromised with a big external.
Battery life not great.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
Jane, York
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Easy to set up and to use. Very happy with this laptop.
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Reviewer left no comment
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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I haven't used it other than when it is connected to the mains so I don't know how the battery life is. The design is very sleek and stylish, with a shiny finish and you can also pick which colour you would like it in. I chose the Alpine white and it looks fab!! The size and weight is perfect, as I wanted to use it for watching DVD's in my bedroom and the screen is big enough to do that and it light enough to carry around. I have had it for just over a month now and I haven't had any problems. The performance is brilliant because my parents have a Dell PC at their house and this laptop is much faster than theirs. Personally, I would recommend it to everyone, as the product and quality you get from this is worth far more money than its sale price. A very good deal! This is a fantastic laptop and I think anyone would be hard pushed to find a better one in this price range.
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I can't find any.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 May 2009
Helen, Swindon
, “single parent”
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nice design,performance good and fast.Easy set up with wireless.
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battery life but I have mine plugged in all the time so not a problem.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 31 Mar 2009
Score 5.0/10
Darren, Southampton
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Very nice looking and very quick,very clear screen
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Web cam only works when it feels like it and battry life is not very good
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
nina , portsmouth
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it light to curry around
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battery could be a bit better
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “an older customer”
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good performance
smart appearance
easy to use and set up
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do not like "mouse pad and clickers" they are not very good and I feel of feeble construction
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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the touch pad is not very good, need to have a mouse with it.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 May 2009
Score 6.0/10
David, Medway
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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Good value for money, looks good, good performance. Would suite someone who uses a laptop for all day to day tasks. I personaly use it for web designing, photoshop, ms office apps and games. No problems running any of them.
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The design feels very plasticy, kind of cheap like. And the touch pad mouse sometimes freezes, maybe thats just me? I also dont like the builtin scroll on the touch pad.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 Jun 2009
Score 8.0/10
Dave, Manchester
, “General home user”
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Good all round performance, good screen, nice design
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Lack of web cam, average battery life
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Lightweight, easy to use, very stylish. Keys are very touch sensitive.
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Being a glossy outer cover shows all the finger marks
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Rosheen, Kent
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fast,easy to use, screen resolution is fantastic & looks brilliant
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none
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Works well in every aspect of what I use it for - very efficient and also has a clear screen which is good for me. Instructions for use are quite clear in the help category
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Insufficient information in the handbook - have to keep referring to the laptop for further information when required
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Apr 2009
Score 10.0/10
Daniel , Tywyn, Wales
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Style and value for money
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battery life when not plugged into mains not a biggie thow, thats it
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Simple to set up and use.
Value for money.
Inbuilt webcam easy to use and very clear.
Fabulous range of colours.
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Battery life isn't very long but not a major problem.
Keyboard surround is shiny so collects a lot of muck and grease from those using it, needs cleaning each time use it to look presentable.
On some occasions the keys have stuck.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jun 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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The screen is easy to read. The laptop is not too heavy to carry around.
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The battery runs out very quickly. The laptop sometimes stops recognsing that that it has an inbuilt webcam.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Andrew, Loughborough
, “General home user”
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Nice Design, does what it says on the can.
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A bit slow booting up from cold, but thats more Vista than the PC.
Glossy finish prone to finger marks
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Jun 2009
Score 10.0/10
Alan, Alford
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The machine is exactly what I was looking for as a gift to my wife. Great screen resolution and good performance from the Core Duo processor. Overall both of us are delighted with the product.
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None as yet!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Jun 2009
Score 6.0/10
Dave, thirsk
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Reviewer left no comment
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Chronically poor battery life approx 1 hr 45 mins colours my judgement about everything else it may as well not be portable
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
Hayley, Bradford
, “Business user”
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Rebecca, Nottingham
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Laptop is light and very easy to use
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Battery life not very long, my daughter is charging it up after only 1 hours use
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Jun 2009
Score 7.0/10
Julian, Northwich
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My 15 year old daughter was able to get up and running without any help. The machine is more than capable of meeting her needs (sixth form - including graphics). What really sold it to her was the colour (and I spent hours on research into the best price/performance mix).
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
lynne, liverpool
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fast processer, quite light compared to other brands. pleasing to the eye.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Jul 2009
Score 8.0/10
lawrence, enfied
, “General home user”
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the poduct is good for the money paid
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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nice design good to work with nice screen overall for the money i was impressed
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heavier than I thought it would be, battery doesnt last long
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Apr 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “student ”
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no catch to lift lid glossy screen , speedy
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power wire at side not back
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Apr 2009
Score 10.0/10
chandradev, wimbledon, london
, “no comments”
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very nice one, easy to use. Well done DELL.
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battery going down quickly
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Apr 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Sleek design, battery life seems good (but not used it that much), fast start-up
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The glossy interior attracts a lot of dust!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Apr 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Nice design, clean lines etc. So far there's been no technical difficulties :)
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Really short battery life... And a bit heavy!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Apr 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good operating speed
nice keyboard feel
very easy set up
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no light indicator for caps lock
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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-Start up is very quick
-Good design of keyboard and in general looks nice
-Pretty fast for a cheapish laptop
-Very good sound quality and picture quality for the price
-Does everything I want it to, this laptop hasn't limited what I can do
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-No caps lock light
-When making online videos fullscreen, laptop sometimes plays up with mouse going missing so you can't close it
-Keyboard keys a bit close together than a normal keyboard so can type wrong key quite often, that might just be a case of getting used to the keyboard though.
-The processor could be faster (as in the computer could be faster) - but you shouldn't expect a lightning quick pc for the money it costs.
purchased 06 Sep 2009
Score 9.0/10
KH, Crawley West Sussex
, “General home user”
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Reviewer left no comment
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The touch pad takes a while to get used to but I wouldn't even say this was a bad point.
purchased 30 Sep 2009
Score 4.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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intergrated camera,
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black was a bad choice cant see touch pad or side clicks. Black shows up all fingerprints. Screen smaller than expected. Cd drawer difficcult to eject cd. Button too intergrated.
purchased 08 Oct 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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amazing design and great specs. I have recommended this to 2 friends who have already gone and purchased 1.
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cant think of any.
purchased 25 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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the sleek design
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the battery life
purchased 23 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use, lot's of memory and nice design.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 28 May 2009
Score 10.0/10
Nancy, Glasgow
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Nice & neat looks good and performs excellent
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None
purchased 16 Jun 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Nice looking laptop which is easy to use
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Battery life is not that good and definitely does not last as long as stated
purchased 25 Jun 2009
Score 5.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Reviewer left no comment
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Battery life is very disapointing
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Jul 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to navigate around the options.
Good design.
No frills, just easy to use.
Plenty of storage.
Fantastic graphics.
Lovely colour!
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Not very long battery life for my needs.
purchased 06 Jul 2009
Score 10.0/10
chelsea, kent
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nice colour, light weight, good value for money, built in programmes are good, stylish.
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none.
purchased 07 Jul 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Everything except the battery life!
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The battery doesn't last nearly long enough.
purchased 02 Jul 2009
Score 9.0/10
tommy, belfast
, “General home user”
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its all what i expected as i have had a dell before and was pleased with it
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 08 Jul 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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purchased 17 Jul 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Design, screen size, SD card reader, good substitute for desktop computer
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Fan is a bit noisy and cuts in a lot. Size and weight make it not very portable, but this is a small price to pay for the screen and keyboard size.
purchased 23 Jul 2009
Score 9.0/10
karen, york
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my first laptop absolutely love it!
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none as yet tho don treally use the battery so cant give a fair comment on that
purchased 23 Jul 2009
Score 10.0/10
Gordon, Gourock
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Clear Screen & Nice Colour. Fast Processor, Good Price
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None
purchased 28 Jul 2009
Score 8.0/10
sandra, West Sussex
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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Very stylish and compact.
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Difficult getting onto the internet, and also can be a bit slow sometimes when switching on,
purchased 01 Aug 2009
Score 7.0/10
Graham, Fareham
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Great feel to the keys
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right click key should be smaller than the left click
purchased 02 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Katie, Hereford
, “General home user”
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Stylish, light and easy to use
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Probably just the battery, it doesnt have a great life span.
purchased 07 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “student use”
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overall design and style
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No locking lid
purchased 04 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
purchased 05 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
mike, st.ives
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good design and useability. good home PC for internet, photos, music etc.
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None found as yet
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Helena, Towcester
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Sleek and stylish. Perfect for me! Fast loading and great battery life.
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The mouse can be too sensitive sometimes, but other than that it's fab!
purchased 20 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very pleased with my new laptop have no complains
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none
purchased 21 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
colin, oxford
, “General home user”
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Good clock speed, stylish and good value for money
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McAfee security software very difficult to remove
purchased 20 Aug 2009
Score 7.0/10
Jane, Surrey
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Neat and compact
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Battery life is short of the two hours advertised.
purchased 20 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
steven, hull
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Love the overall quality feel of this laptop. Has encouraged my wife to use a pc now as she did not like using my old desk top pc. Would recommend Dell to my friends after using this one.
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None upto now.
purchased 22 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Quick and Powerful
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Battery Life
purchased 13 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
glloria, exmouth
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looks good and easy to use... excellent keyboard (compared to my previous laptop)
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having trouble sorting out the 'free' windows7 upgrade
purchased 25 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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slim,, portable easy to use,like the idea of various colours
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really short battery life not even 2 hours. mouse pad difficult to see could do with being a different colour to the rest of keyboard
purchased 31 Aug 2009
Score 4.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Looks good.
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Touchpad is horrendous its put me off buying a dell ever again.
Quite slow even from the start.
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Everything
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Battery Life and fingerprints
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 May 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Music, gaming or video fan”
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everthing but the battery life
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battery life
purchased 24 May 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Keyboard, mouse pad are easy to use and the large screen is a plus point.
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It is a large laptop and I probably wouldn't recommend it for anyone who moves around a lot.
purchased 29 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Steve, London
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Quick, looks beautiful in white
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Heavy, short battery life
purchased 24 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Nadim, Birmingham
, “General home user”
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A very well-designed laptop offering good performance and value for money. I bought the arctic white version which looks a lot better than the dull matte black and blue versions.
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I prefer the touchpad of my previous laptop which was a hp.
purchased 03 Jun 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Quick processor and good functions.
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Not enough battery life.
purchased 12 Jun 2009
Score 8.0/10
Jenny, Notts
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Sleek design, easy to use. The best laptop i have owned.
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A little heavy and battery life isn't that great, but it's not too bad. A very good little laptop
purchased 24 Jul 2009
Score 10.0/10
Matt, Birmingham
, “General home user”
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Very quick and looks wicked!!
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Haven't found any yet!!
purchased 09 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Nice shape, colour and good sized screen, mouse track pad easy to use, not too smoth and slippery.
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Mouse seems to be slightly off, sometimes machine seems to freeze for approx 8 secs.
purchased 11 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
Lianne, Edinburgh
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It is light and portable, yet sturdy and robust. Incredibly easy to set up and quick. It has a fast, efficient performance and the colour and sound are fantastic. I recently bought this to replace my old Sony Viao laptop and I'm glad I did.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 18 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Claire, Oswaldtwistle
, “Student”
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Good Design, Does what it is needed for! worth every penny! definately recommened to other people. Brilliant for day to day use.
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Battery life doesnt seem to last more than 1hour 30min even if the battery on screen says longer it seems to die quicker. No other complaints.
purchased 11 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Steve, Hertfordshire
, “General home user”
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Good all round package, ideal for home use. Nice looking laptop with good features
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None found as yet!
purchased 15 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
Elizabeth, Newcastle
, “General home user”
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Fast connection,easy to use, picture quality clear and bright.
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Very sensitive. Page can easily be lost.
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Score 3.0/10
Russell , London
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Cheap
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Touch pad hard to use. Battery life is poor. Laptop runs impossibly slow with anti virus software. Only way to make it faster than a ZX Spectrum was to uninstall the anti virus software. No MS Office as standard.
purchased 24 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Easy to set up
Easy to use
Looks good
Able to do everything I want it to
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No battery life but I always have it on charge anyway
Gets quite hot and sometimes crashes from this
purchased 23 Aug 2009
Score 5.0/10
Fraser, Blantyre
, “Often on the move”
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Reviewer left no comment
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no external switch to turn on/off wireless
advertised as having a free upgrade to windows 7, nothing in packaging or correspondance from PC world about this - BAD curtomer service
purchased 25 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
John, Aberdeen
, “General home user”
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Easy to use, just switch it on and go...
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None as yet
purchased 30 Aug 2009
Score 7.0/10
Greg, East Yorks
, “General home user”
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The laptop looks great with it's uncomplicated design. The start up and closing down is really quick and you don't have to wait long. This model with the dual core processor is worth the extra money.
The screen is excellent, as it is crystal clear and very bright.
The webcam is good too, as it has a good resolution.
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The major disappointment with the laptop is the battery life which is only 2 hours and could be alot better.
The tracker pad is not as responsive as I'd like, but that is only a minor inconvenience.
The gloss finish means it is always covered in finger prints.
purchased 31 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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I am very pleased with the Dell laptop that i purchased. I enjoy using the laptop because it is very fast and you do not have to wait for the laptop to start up. I would recommend this product to a friend.
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The battery life could be a bit better on this laptop
purchased 30 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
jackie , runcorn cheshire
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quick and rasy to use, eberything set up just switch it on and your good to go.
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non that ive come across
purchased 16 Aug 2009
Score 1.0/10
Sabrina, Leicester
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Can't believe how rubbish the battery life is, when it fully charged it works without charger for 1.30 mins
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 19 Aug 2009
Score 9.0/10
tim, pershore
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Speed, HD size, screen resolution
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the lid scratches the top edge of the key board area when closing
purchased 25 Aug 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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good size unit for student and has all necessary accessories needed
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none to mention
purchased 14 Sep 2009
Score 8.0/10
Clare, Glasgow
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Really like it. It's easy to use and quick too, and it looks good - very sleek and a great choice of colours.
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There aren't too many, apart from the fact that when you close the laptop it doesn't go into standby mode but stays on, which took me a while to realise and probably meant I've ended up wasting a lot of electricity. Other than that I haven't really experienced any problems.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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fast and good memory
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quite heavy
purchased 27 Jun 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “General home user”
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Nice colour,good keyboard,nice & light
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cant think of any
purchased 26 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
natalie, keighley
, “General home user”
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fast loading. geat product and even my sister has just bought one. Great range of colours.
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the mouse goes funny sometimes.
purchased 29 Jun 2009
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Screen Size in Inches

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15.6
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Operating System

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Windows Vista Home Premium
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Software on which the device runs
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RAM in GB

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3
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Number of Cores

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Dual
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Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB

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160
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Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB

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250
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Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
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Screen Resolution (pixels)

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1280x800 (WXGA)
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The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source.
A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
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Processor Brand

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Intel
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There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
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Processor

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Pentium Dual Core
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This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
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Processor Number

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T4200
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This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
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Processor Speed in MHz

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2000
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The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
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USB Port

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3
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
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Integrated Webcam

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Yes
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A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
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Fingerprint Access

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No
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Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
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Remote Control
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No
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DVD Writer

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Yes
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DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
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DVD Drive
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Yes
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CD Rom
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Yes
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Blu-ray Drive
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No
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HDMI Interface

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No
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Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
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VGA Port

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Yes
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VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
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DVI Port

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No
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DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
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Battery Life in Hours

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2
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Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
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Dimensions (mm)

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373x37.8x244
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The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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Weight (kg)

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2.64
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Colour

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Blue
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The main colour of the product.
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Colour

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Red
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The main colour of the product.
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Colour

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Black
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The main colour of the product.
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Colour

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White
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The main colour of the product.
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Series

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Inspiron
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The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
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Also known as: Dell Inspiron 1545 T4200, DELL 1545 ICE T4200, DELL 1545CHERY T4200, DELL 1545 WHTE, DELL 1545PINK T4200, DELL 1545BLACK T4200, DELL 1545PNKQ3 T4200, DELL 1545BLKQ3 T4200, DELL 1545REDQ3 T4200, DELL 1545ICEQ3 T4200, Dell 1545WHTQ3 T4200, Dell 1545 Red
Laptop Buyers' Guide
Manufacturer's Description
Affordable Technology Within Reach
Meet the InspironTM 15 — a new 15.6" laptop computer for your everyday needs. With an attractive, clean design and mobile technology, this laptop features everything you want for everyday computing. The Inspiron 15 offers a soft touch finish with a color choice of Ruby Red, Jet Black or Midnight Blue. Not to mention Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processors, a Dell Dock and optional facial recognition software, all at a value within reach.
Clean Design
We have what you need
Three colors to choose from on the outside and piano black, high-gloss finish on the inside adds that perfect touch.
Inner attributes
Enjoy viewing photos and watching widescreen movies on this 16:9 aspect ratio 15.6" HD widescreen display. Enhance your experience with the optional Blu-ray DiscTM.
Stay Connected
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
Quickly transfer your digital photos and music from your camera, phone or MP3 player.
Optional Bluetooth
Wirelessly connect keyboards, cameras, phones, mice and more.
Built in WiFi options
The latest in WiFi technology allows you to connect to the Internet wirelessly and transfer larger content faster. By utilising MIMO (Multiple In, Multiple Out), the Dell Wireless-N employs multiple integrated Hyperband antennae to handle simultaneous wireless data streams when sending and receiving.
Streamline your Digital Experience
Experience a cleaner desktop with Dell Dock and stay in touch with anyone using Dell Video Chat.
Dell Dock
Enjoy a cleaner desktop with this application organiser. Installed software applications on your PC are automatically sorted into user-friendly categories placing your most frequently used programs front and center.
Optional integrated camera and microphone
Open up a vast world of communication with the integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and digital array microphone. Special effects software can create avatars and graphic overlays that add personality and flair to your video communication.
Dell Video Chat
Stay in touch with family and friends using video chat, record and send video email, or even make PC-to-PC phone calls around the world. The application also supports four-way calling, making virtual family reunions a reality.
Security and Entertainment All In One
Facial recognition software
Automatically secure your computer when you’re away. This software adapts to your changing looks so you can expect faster login times. Also, there’s no need to remember numerous passwords for password-protected Web sites.
Movies anywhere you go
The optional Blu-ray optical drive will allow you to watch movies in HD, as well as read and burn your files, music and videos to CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
Simple & Smart Support
Simple and smart support on your terms. Help protect your laptop, detect and fix issues, and back up your memories through Dell DataSafe with 2GB of remote online backup storage for one year.
Dell Support Center
A desktop icon provides automated fixes, software upgrades and tools to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently.
Dell Connect Remote Assistance
Rely on our experts to help diagnose and amend system issues remotely.