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Dell Inspiron 11z

Dell Inspiron 11z
alaScore 83

68 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Dell Inspiron 11z. 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. Reviewers really like the price and screen. The usability and performance are also appreciated. Comments about the sound and battery are mixed. The durability and touchpad get negative reviews.

portability, performance, usability, screen, price

touchpad, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Inspiron 11z is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Inspiron 11z

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 11z from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and usability. The price and performance also get good feedback, whereas views are divided on the size. There are some less positive comments about the keyboard.

portability, performance, price, usability, screen

keyboard

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

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dell Inspiron 11z

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 11z from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and screen. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably.

performance, usability, portability, screen, price

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Jason Cross (pcworld.com)

Dell Inspiron 11z

 

The Dell Inspiron 11z is an attempt to rectify the biggest drawback of current netbooks--low processing power--by using Intel's ultralow-voltage Celeron and Pentium CPUs. The 11z--which starts at $379--is available with either the single-core Celeron...

Good keyboard feel ; Very good CPU performance

Mediocre battery life ; Practically unusable touchpad

If it weren't for the absolutely awful touchpad, we'd have no problem recommending the speedy little Dell Inspiron 11z.

Dec, 2009

Expert review by : Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Inspiron 11z Notebook

 

Mobile Couch Potato. The 11 inch laptop class finally saw some mo

Clearly higher performance than netbooks; HDMI; Small, quiet and light; Low power usage; Good worksmanship; Multi-touch function; Hardware installed in the laptop is typical for its class

Glossy display; Delicate lid; No VGA (important for those users who use older peripheral devices); Only moderate battery life; Difficult to upgrade the internal components

The Acer Aspire 1810 Timeline offers similar performance and is also available in various configurations; the Samsung N510 is also an option, depending on your priorities, with less processing power but better graphics.

Dec, 2010

Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Review Update: Dell Inspiron 11z

 

The speakers sound slightly better than the average netbook speakers. The speakers still don't provide much bass, but you can hear some of the lower tones and some solid midrange. Maximum volume levels are loud enough to fill a small room when ...

OK performance as configured ; HDMI out for HDTV connection ; Perfect size for a travel laptop

Touchpad still problematic ; Average battery life ; High price as configured

Bottom line, the Inspiron 11z offers a great form factor and solid performance for a travel laptop, but average battery life, a troublesome touchpad, and pricey upgrades prevent us from calling this one a winner

Nov, 2009

Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron 11z Review

 

The Inspiron 11z is a new netbook from Dell, hoping to change the way we think of the ultra-portable segment. Instead of using the long-favored Intel Atom processor, Dell decided to use the new ultra-low voltage Celeron 723 and the GS45 chipset. On...

X4500 integrated graphics with HDMI out ; Perfect screen size and resolution for a netbook ; Comfortable keyboard

Worst ... Touchpad ... Ever ; Small stock battery ; Weak performance from the Celeron 723 ; CPU whine when off and in sleep mode

With all of the stuff listed above the 11z would be a slightly better than average netbook, offered at a reasonable price, with an excellent 11.6" WXGA screen. Unfortunately, once you include the flawed touchpad, it turns into a netbook that is very...

Aug, 2009

Expert review by : Brad (liliputing.com)

Dell Inspiron 11z review

 

Of course, to get the lower price, you'll have to settle for a 3 cell battery, single core processor, smaller hard drive, and Windows Vista

Jan, 2010

Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Dell Inspiron 11z notebook

 

This entry-level Dell notebook offers better performance than a netbook but is only slightly bigger and more expensive

Thin and light despite reasonable processing power, high resolution display

Poor touchpad design, glossy screen is annoying and has minor backlight issues

Dell's entry-level Inspiron 11z notebook has significantly more power than similar sized Atom netbooks but remains thin and light. A good display and reasonable keyboard size make it easy to use; the multitouch trackpad is our main point of annoyance.

Mar, 2010

Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

Dell Inspiron 11z review

 

A powerful CULV laptop with a great battery life and strong components

Great battery life ; Decent amount of power ; Very portable

Screen could be better

A good mix of portability and power, the Inspiron 11z shows you can have a good balance of both

Dec, 2009

Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Dell Inspiron 11z review

 

Dell's first netbook was the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, followed shortly after by the inch-bigger Mini 10. The Dell Inspiron 11z goes one better again - it's in essence the same chassis, now scaled up to accomodate an 11in screen. But instead of an Intel...

For anyone looking for a compact laptop that’s a tad more capable than a netbook, the Dell Inspiron 11z might just fit the bill. Extra screen space and resolution, along with a larger keyboard, make daily use more comfortable, and the extended battery...

Nov, 2009

Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (ninemsn.com.au)

Dell Inspiron 11z notebook

 

The Dell Inspiron 11z notebook has a low price tag, a thin profile and an 11.6in screen — it could easily be mistaken for an Intel Atom–powered netbook. Its dual-core Pentium processor is significantly more powerful than a netbook's CPU, and its...

Thin and light despite reasonable processing power ; High resolution display

Poor touchpad design ; Glossy screen is annoying and has minor backlight issues

Dell's entry-level Inspiron 11z notebook has significantly more power than similar sized Atom netbooks but remains thin and light. A good display and reasonable keyboard size make it easy to use; the multitouch trackpad is our main point of annoyance.

Oct, 2010

Expert review by (crn.com.au)

Dell's Inspiron 11z is attractively priced, but this laptop has a catch

 

An affordable laptop whose appeal is ruined by its odious trackpad

Jun, 2010

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