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Dell Inspiron 17R

Dell Inspiron 17R
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alaScore 86

460 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 460 reviews of Dell Inspiron 17R. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the keyboard and price are generally positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical comments about the portability. The image quality and battery get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Inspiron 17R is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Inspiron 17R

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 17R from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the reliability and durability are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the portability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dell Inspiron 17R

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 238 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 17R from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the portability. There are some mixed comments about the image quality and reliability.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-5720

 

The new Dell Inspiron 17R (model 5720) desktop replacement laptop offers solid Core-i5 performance at a very reasonable price.

Solid productivity performance Reasonably priced. Uses the latest Core i5 technology. Robust audio output.

Short battery life. Reflective screen. Integrated graphics.

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Sep, 2012
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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R Special Edition (7720)

 

The Dell Inspiron 17R Special Edition delivers blazing productivity, game-worthy graphics performance, and features a gorgeous 17.3-inch display.

Speedy performance. Discrete graphics. Beautiful display.

No blu-ray drive. Bloatware. Short battery life.

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Sep, 2012
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell's Inspiron 17R laptop: Small price, big screen

 

The Inspiron 17R gives you maximum screen size at a minimum price, but more than a few corners get cut along the way.

The ; is a big, desk-filling laptop for not much money, built into a similar chassis to Dell's recently reviewed, and more expensive, 17R SE model.

The Inspiron 17R has low screen resolution for a 17-inch laptop, no discrete graphics, and no clickpad.

If you need maximum screen size at a minimum price, the basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R is powerful enough for everyday tasks, but the lower screen resolution is a constant reminder of its budget origins.

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R (17R-3530DBK)

 

The Dell Inspiron 17R (I17RN-3530DBK) is a capable desktop replacement laptop powered by a Core i7 CPU. It offers a nice wireless feature set, but its big display doesn?t do 1080p, and it lacks a Blu-ray drive.

Robust wireless feature set includes WiDi 2.0, WiMAX 4G, and Bluetooth. Large hard drive. Core i7 processing power.

Low-res display. No Blu-ray drive. Integrated graphics.

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Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R

 

Dell's Inspiron 17R desktop replacement laptop is a study in clean, simple design. It's also highly configurable and supports many of the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 and Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi). And as you might guess from the 17R...

State-of-the-art components and ports ; Nice minimalist design

Slightly soft feel to the keyboard

Subtle, elegant looks and adequate performance highlight this desktop replacement.

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB

 

The Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB desktop replacement laptop has more that just a pretty face. It also includes a slew of creature comforts, and comes at a reasonable price.

Intel Wireless Display (WiDi). Big 640GB hard drive. Great navigating experience. Nice design. No bloatware.

No 1080p resolution. Battery life was less than desirable.

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Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-2950MRB

 

The Dell 17R-2950MRB is a desktop replacement laptop with good speed, plenty of memory, and a huge hard drive, ideal for photographers and video editors.

Great processing speeds. 6GB of RAM. Cavernous 640GB hard drive. WiMax-ready. Intel Wireless Display included.

Lacks graphics power. Bigger battery needed.

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Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-2248MRB

 

The Dell Inspiron 17R-2248MRB desktop replacement has good speed and a great keyboard, but it won't tempt you with fancy features.

Fast Core i5 processor. Great raw horsepower. Nice 17-inch widescreen. Excellent typing experience. Flawless constructed mouse buttons.

Doesn't have Blu-ray or dedicated graphics. A bit pricey compared with its peers.

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Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Daniel A. Begun (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-2211OBK

 

What the Dell Inspiron 17R-2211OBK laptop lacks in features it makes up for in performance.

Great performance for its class. HDMI-out and eSATA ports. Barely any pre-installed bloatware.

Lid collects fingerprint smudges. No ExpressCard slot or FireWire port.

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Jul, 2010
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Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110)

 

The full-size keyboard is in the ever-popular chiclet style. To the right is a numeric keypad that will delight number crunchers. Along the top of the keyboard, the function keys double as media keys; controlling volume, screen brightness, and...

Huge battery, long battery life. Nice design. WiDi2. Minimal bloatware. Some 3D graphics performance. Automatic graphics switching technology. Bluetooth.USB 3.0. SWITCH lids

No 1080p HD resolution. Slow 5,400rpm hard drive

The Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) gives you some 3D performance, creative control of both your virtual media and the laptop's physical appearance, and features to make this desktop replacement laptop pop.

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