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Dell Inspiron 17R SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720

Dell Inspiron 17R SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720
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alaScore 83

42 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Dell Inspiron 17R SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and screen are overall positive. The usability and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the battery and portability, and there are some mixed comments about the durability.

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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 SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Inspiron 17R SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Dell Inspiron 17R SE / Special Edition / Inspiron 7720 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and keyboard are on the whole positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the durability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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 h

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

If Dell's Inspiron 17R SE is interesting in this configuration, then having a look at Samsung's 550P7C-S02 and MSI's GE70-i789W7H might be a good idea. Another alternative to the Asus' N76VZ-V2G-T1011V.

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

Dell Inspiron 17R SE may not impress others, but it does its job

 

The ; 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 : Cliff Joseph (reghardware.co.uk)

Dell Inspiron 17R SE 17in Ivy Bridge notebook review

 

I'm currently mourning the demise of the 18-inch Dell XPS that I've been using as a TV/DVD player in my bedroom for the last five years. Hardly anyone seems to make 18-inch laptops anymore, but Dell has come up with a good alternative in the form of...

The battery life is underwhelming, but that’s the only real weakness in the Inspiron 17R SE. Its strong performance and large, attractive screen enable it to handle a wide range of tasks. Certainly, it will be a good choice for anyone that needs a...

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 

Dells Inspiron 17R Special Edition wins us with its mind blowing steadiness and premium workmanship. Its powerful processor with superb graphic performance just makes it an ideal choice for multimedia professionals and business class.

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Nice.

 

A nice mid ranged gaming laptop with powerful graphibs...best laptop under 65k for gamers..a perfect laptop for games.. But dnt knw why..but this laptop have been removed from dell official website... Flipkart should also sell the Dell Inspiron 17R...

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Best at this price ! Powerful,Big- A Beast !

 

Overall get-up is elegant and shows that it is a power-pack device from inside. Skullcandy Speakers are a treat to the ears,base is the best so far.Graphics is awesome.almost plays any game as smooth as butter.battery backup is not bad,for a laptop...

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Initial impressions

 

I've been using this notebook for a day. Initial impressions: HEAVY - I like the heavy sturdy feel to the build. Not a lot of flex and as I intend to use this as a desktop replacement, weight is not an issue. Upgradable - Went into the bios after...

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

This is not a review.

 

Recently Dell has upgraded the screen to FHD i.e 1920x1080p display and some other components; they have also increased the price. So for people who need a 17" laptop, this is a bargain as you can't get this model from Dell.

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Its more of a query

 

No doubt this a very good machine. The price quoted on the flipkart site is good and economical than the price quoted on dell website, but I found some difference in the hardware. Flipkart shows that system memory is only 4GB. The resolution is only...

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

An Awesome Beast

 

The first thing you notice once you have got this is that,it is HUGE!!! I had a 15" screen prior to this,so was stunned by the size. So this is not for someone who wants much portability also I don't think you could use this on your lap for long. Pros:...

Aug, 2012
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