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P T2310 / 1.46 GHz - RAM 1 GB - HDD 120 GB - CD-RW / DVD - GMA X3100 - WLAN : 802.11b/g - Vista... More product details

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September, 2010

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Review summary for the Dell Inspiron 1520

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 743 reviews from magazines and websites. People appreciate the performance. The screen also gets good feedback, but some have doubts about portability.

Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell Inspiron 1520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

September, 2010

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Dell Inspiron 1520

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With a bevy of component options and color choices--plus a low starting price--the Dell Inspiron 1520 series looks poised to be a favorite among home users.

The Dell Inspiron 1520 series consists of two models. The Inspiron 1520 is...

June, 2007

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Dell Inspiron 1520, a review of Dell Inspiron 1520

By Jamie Lendino (laptopmag.com)Read the full review

Featuring a fresh new design, solid performance, and free online backup, Dell's latest mainstream notebook is a winner.

Modern design with multiple color options, • Useful DataSafe backup utility, • Mobile broadband option

A bit heavy, • Speakers lack high volume, CPU: 2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, RAM/Expandable: 2GB/4GB, Hard Drive: 160GB, , , , , , , , , , Everything you need to know about Vista., , , , V12's Dual Touchscreen Canova Laptop Coming from Estari, AT&T ...

Dell tosses in two convenient services designed to make your computing life...

July, 2007

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"Excellent for most needs"

By littleman00 (cnet.com)Read the full review

I actually have an upgraded one than the mode...

Fast, handles Windows Vista Home Premium very well.

No built-in webcam, integrated graphics are only 'OK'.

October, 2008

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"piece of junk Dell Inspiron 1520"

By janiebev (cnet.com)Read the full review

Crashes all the time everyday, black screen, ...

nothing, called 12 times today, no anwer to questions. POORRRRR customer service, I want my money back

crashes all the time, back screen, says no harddrive found DUHHH Just a piece of junk, never againn buy a dell

October, 2008

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"Another Excellent Laptop From Dell"

By tripsixmatrix (cnet.com)Read the full review

I absolutely love my Dell Inspiron 1520 lapto...

Everything man, everything, right down to the screws that hold it together!!

Nothing unless me not being able to buy two or three of these top babies can be a con (lol).

September, 2008

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Manufacturer's Description

Designed specifically to meet the unique needs and requirements of small businesses, Vostro laptops give you the freedom to buy exactly what you need in a small business laptop. The Vostro 1520 15.4" laptop is packed with some of the latest technologies, connectivity options all at a great price - so you can achieve more while spending less. With Vostro laptops, you can get the big business technologies without the big business price. Customize to your heart's content. The Vostro 1520 gives...

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Dell Inspiron 1520

Dell Inspiron 1520 Details

Brand

Dell (See all Dell Laptops)

Audio Input

Type

Microphone

Audio Output

Type

Sound card/Speaker(s)

Battery

Technology

Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size

1MB/2MB/6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth

10.2in/10.6in

Height

1.5in/1.7in/1.8in

Weight

5.3lbs/5.5lbs/6.4lbs/6.6lbs

Width

13.1in/14.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size

15.4in

Diagonal Size (metric)

39.1cm

Max Resolution

1280 x 800/1440 x 900

Technology

TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified

Yes

EPEAT Compliant

Yes

EPEAT Level

EPEAT Bronze

Header

Compatibility

Localization

English

Manufacturer

Dell

Model

1520

Packaged Quantity

Product Line

Dell Inspiron/Dell Vostro

Input Device

Type

Keyboard / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad/Touchpad / Keyboard

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed

1.6GHz/533MHz/667MHz/800MHz

Miscellaneous

Color

Alpine white/Black/Jet black/Midnight blue

Modem

Max Transfer Rate

56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications

ITU V.92

Type

Fax / modem/None

Networking

Data Link Protocol

Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / Bluetooth / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet

Type

Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported

Yes

Wireless Protocol

802.11a/g/n (draft)/802.11b/g/Bluetooth / 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type

Integrated

Optical Storage

Type

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo/DVD

OS Provided

Edition

Windows Vista Home Basic

Type

Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

64-bit Computing

Yes

Clock Speed

1.46GHz/1.73GHz/1.83GHz/2.1GHz/2.2GHz/2.66GHz/2GHz

Manufacturer

Intel

Multi-Core Technology

Dual-Core

Processor Number

T2310/T2370/T5550/T5750/T6570/T6670/T7250/T9550

Type

Core 2 Duo/Pentium/Pentium Dual Core

RAM

Installed Size

1GB/2GB/3GB

Max Supported Size

4GB/8GB

Technology

DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type

1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type

Serial ATA/Serial ATA/IDE

Storage Floppy Drive

Type

None

Storage Hard Drive

Type

Portable

Storage Removable

Type

None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity

120GB/160GB/250GB

Notebook Type

Notebook

Recommended Use

Small business / Corporate business

Security Devices

Fingerprint reader

Video Memory

Installed Size

256MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor

Intel GMA 4500MHD/Intel GMA 4700MHD/Intel GMA X3100/Intel GMA X4500MHD

Manufacturer's Description

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Price Performance Usability Battery Energy efficiency Design Connectivity Build quality Screen Sound Resolution Keyboard Portability