Dell Inspiron 640m

57 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
price (30)
performance (13)
battery (12)
usability (9)
screen (5)

Negative
portability (10)
energy (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 reviews of Dell Inspiron 640m. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the screen and usability are generally positive. The battery and performance are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the energy efficiency and portability. There are some mixed reviews about the image quality.

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portability, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Inspiron 640m is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Inspiron 640m

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Dell Inspiron 640m from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The screen also gets good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Inspiron 640m

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 640m from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the screen. The performance is also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the image quality and portability. Views about the reliability and usability are different.

price, performance, screen

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56% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron 1721 User Review

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Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : hazel_motes (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron e1405 and Inspiron 640m Review (pics, specs)

The Dell Inspiron e1405, a recently released portable notebook that includes the relatively new Intel Core Duo CPU, seems designed for those who value a combination of significant processing power and portability but don't want to spend a lot of money...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Laptop Views (laptopviews.com)

Expert Review

The Dell Inspiron 640M Laptop is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core-Duo Processor T2300 and it features 2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB, Intel 945PM Chipset, 512-MB DDR2 SDRAM (up to 2-GB maximum in 2 slots), 60-GB SATA 5400rpm Hard Drive and 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive.

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Dell Inspiron 640m review

A stylish machine for the home user with great battery life

Excellent battery life

Poor graphics performance

Well made and performs well for the average user

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : Scott Bartley (pcworld.co.nz)

Dell Inspiron 640M notebook

Notebook Dell's Inspiron 640M is a mid-priced, midsized notebook aimed at business users, yet offering enough flashy multimedia tomfoolery to please just about anyone

It offers a choice of two display types, both are 14.1 inches and in widescreen aspect ratio, but shoppers can choose between the cheaper WXGA version with 1,280 x 800 resolution or the slightly sharper WXGA+ version sporting 1,440 x 900 resolution and...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Dell Inspiron 640m : Dell Inspiron 640m laptop

This is a very powerful notebook with a reasonable sized screen, put the two together and the weight is not gigantic. Add the ability to work in Media Centre mode and it should suit most.

The biggest task with machines is to match the sent configuration with what is available on their site. I was sent a Intel 2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and Windows Media Centre Edition of the laptop. The hard disc was shown as 93GB and I assume...

Aug, 2006

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Dell - Inspiron 640m

Dell has been refreshing and updating its Inspiron line of laptops, replacing old models with new ones incorporating the latest technologies. Looking stylish in its white and silver finish, the Inspiron 640m is the replacement for ...

It's a shame that Dell only opted for integrated graphics on the Inspiron 640m, but in spite of that, it is a well performing laptop with exceptional battery life if you opt for the higher capacity battery.

Aug, 2006

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Excellent

I am no computer wiz but this laptop has been great for the past 3 years. The only problem I have with it is the battery, it only lasts for half an hour so I have the power plugged in all the time when I use it. One of the buttons has come loose on the...

Keyboard is easy to type with, in built wi-fi, Dell's customer service support, media software is easily accessable, a user friendly laptop.

Short battery life(I am finding the battery only lasts for half an hour) one of the keys has come loose.

May, 2009

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

I have had this laptop for two years now and I bought it with two batteries and when new they will give you well over three hours use, now I am down to 1.5 hours before it needs a charge. Good value and a reliable machine. I use it daily and it hasn't...

I am currently righting this review on the dell inspiron 640m, the keyboard is nice and responsive and there is not problems like hitting adjacent keys when it type. The high resolution wide screen is very crisp and clear, the 100GB hard disk is fast...

the main thing that bothers me when using this laptop is that the base tends to get a bit warm so not very comfortable resting it on your lap for a long time.

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

I got mine with a 5400RPM 80 gigabyte hard drive from Dell when I bought it and after a while I decided to upgrade to the 120 gigabyte 7200RPM drive. This made a huge difference in performance. The screen I ordered with it was too high of a resolution...

Long battery life with 9cell battery. Light weight. Good keyboard. Easy access media buttons. Vibrant screen

I bought one with the higher resolution screen, it's hard to read the text. 5400 rpm hard drive slows down the system a lot

May, 2008

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