Dell Inspiron 17R

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May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 610 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the connectivity and portability. The usability and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell Inspiron 17R is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Shao-Hung Liu (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Inspiron 17R-SE-7720 Notebook

Special Edition! Apart from the name, our test device no longer has much in common with the older generation models that we have reviewed. The newest hardware technology is packed in a new outfit. The add-on SE standing for ?Special Edition? refers to...

Robust, elegant case ; 2.1 sound system from Skullcandy ; Pleasant input devices ; Solid multimedia performance ; Optional backlit keyboard

Weight ; Battery Life ; No SSD in the configurator

The 'Switch' feature is part of the Inspiron 17R SE, but until now there are no alternative color-covers, except for 'Stealth Black'

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) Notebook

Fair deal. Dell bundles a pricewise, attractive 17 inch multimedi ...

Fair value for money ratio; Good battery runtimes; Moderate emissions; Good workmanship; Large touchpad; Nvidia Optimus

No ExpressCard and FireWire; CPU throttling during full load; Sensitive surfaces; Fast Ethernet LAN only; Clattery keyboard; Mediocre display

Dell installs an extremely large touchpad

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Shao-Hung Liu (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Inspiron 17R Notebook

Inspiron 17R(eloaded). Dell's Inspiron 17 has already been availa ...

Display brightness ; Workmanship & stability ; Sound system with sub-woofer ; Value for money ratio

Fan control ; Poor black value/contrast

The built-in SRS sound system with integrated sub-woofer is very impressive acoustically

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R

Desktop-replacement laptops, with big 17-inch or larger screens, are less common than they used to be. Even Apple has sunsetted its only 17-inch model. Of the handful that are left, most are high-end systems aimed at gamers or multimedia producers,...

The Dell Inspiron 17R 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: Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R SE

The Dell Inspiron 17 SE 7720 offers a full 1080p display, impressive graphics performance and Adobe editing software in an attractive 17.3-inch package.

Customizable design; Bright 1080p display with wide viewing angles; Solid performance and graphics; Adobe editing software bundle

A little bulky; Below-average battery life

Click to EnlargeDell crams a lot into the Dell Inspiron 17R SE 7720 for a rather affordable price. For $1,099, consumers walk away with a 17-inch notebook that has a bright full HD display, powerful graphics for playing the latest games and a robust...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R SE

My initial thought on seeing this new Dell Inspiron 17R SE pulled from its box for the first time was, "Wow, does anyone still make laptops this big?" It's doubly surprising, as we've talked about the latest generation of Dell Inspiron laptops at some...

The Dell Inspiron 17R SE has a quad-core Core i7 processor, decent graphics, and a big 1080p screen.

The thick, inelegant body won't impress anyone. For the money, I'd rather have a high-end GPU and midlevel CPU than the other way around.

Dell's Inspiron 17R SE packs reasonably high-end parts into a budget-feeling chassis, saving a few hundred dollars or more over similarly configured laptops.

Aug, 2012

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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: Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R

The Dell Inspiron 17R delivers strong graphics performance and audio for a good price, along with fun switchable lids.

For $899, the Dell Inspiron 17R offers a great display and audio with plenty of performance for multimedia mavens and even gamers. Its impressive battery life, while not necessary on a desktop replacement, is a bonus. Our only major complaint is the...

May, 2011

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Dell Inspiron 17R Review

The newly designed Inspiron 17R is the latest 17.3-inch desktop-replacement notebook from Dell. Equipped with the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors with Intel GMA HD graphics, this budget-friendly system is aimed at the masses. In this review we take...

Stylish looks ; Very good build quality ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad

Some options not available on all configurations

Overall we were very pleased with the performance of the 17R in our tests. Our base configuration included the Intel Core i3 370M with 4GB of DDR3 memory, and a 500GB 5400RPM hard drive. After a partial cleaning of pre-installed software, the system...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 17R-2950MRB

The 17.3-inch widescreen is a boon for multimedia enthusiasts and multitaskers. It's as big as the one found in the HPdv7-4083cl and dwarfs that of the Samsung R580-JBB2. The 17R-2950MRB's 1,600-by-900 resolution, which is the minimum on a 17-inch...

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

Lacks graphics power. Bigger battery needed

The Dell 17R-2950MRB laptop provides plenty of processing power and storage for avid videographers and photographers, but gamers should look somewhere else.