Dell Inspiron E1705

78 reviews

Jan, 2025

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performance (57)
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design (31)
portability (28)
price (22)

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battery (9)
durability (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of Dell Inspiron E1705. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and price are overall positive. The design and screen also get good feedback, but there are some mixed opinions about the durability and battery.

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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 E1705 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Inspiron E1705

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Dell Inspiron E1705 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The screen and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the durability. The portability and reliability get less positive comments.

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54% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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While ASUS is busy adding an optical drive to its Eee PC line, Dell is diving into the low-priced, optical-free, thin-and-light category with its new Studio 14...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Studio 14z

The Dell Studio 14z is slightly ahead of its time, but it packs a performance punch and many future-proofed parts.

Both HDMI and DisplayPort technologies. Superb keyboard. Backlit option. Very good battery life. Eye-popping resolution. Reasonable priced. 3D Benefits with Nvidia Integrated platform.

No media card reader. No optical drive. ; Watch our Dell Studio 14z video review!

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Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Darren Gladstone (pcworld.com)

Dell Studio 14z

Editor's note: This laptop is a special fixed-configuration model offered only at the Best Buy retail chain.

Crisp, vivid screen ; Discrete nVidia GPU squeezed inside

No built-in flash media slots ; Pricy external optical drive

The sleek, slim 14z all-purpose laptop delivers a great package overall--so long as you don't crave an optical drive.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron E1705 (Vista)

The Dell Inspiron E1705 is a good choice for an affordable desktop replacement laptop. With Vista Home Premium, the choice is that much clearer.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Experience. Various graphics and screen options. Good battery life for a desktop replacement. Ample USB ports.

Not a good gaming machine. Design getting old. External tuner and remote.

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Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Dell Inspiron E1705

This 17-inch dual-core notebook includes a TV tuner and delivers outstanding mobile gaming performance.

Excellent graphics performance

Big and heavy

This solid-performing multimedia entertainment notebook turned in some of the best mobile graphics results we've seen.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron E1705

The Dell E1705 multimedia laptop is aimed at your digital home.

New Intel dual-core components. Great instant-on feature. Good performance. Six USB ports.

Base gets hot. Short battery life. A bit heavy.

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Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Studio 14z Review

The notebook chassis is constructed from a combination of plastics and magnesium alloy for a balance of light weight and durability, and I have no doubt the Studio 14z can survive several years of use and abuse by college students, although I'd feel...

Attractive design ; Good overall performance for the price ; Great screen and speakers

No optical drive ; No standard VGA port ; No standard SD card slot

Noise levels are fairly quiet when running on battery as the fan produces a constant weak "hum" as hot air is pushed out. The fan gets louder when the laptop is set to the "high performance" power profile under Microsoft Vista and was plugged into the...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : quiong (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron e1705 with Core 2 Duo Review (pics, specs)

The Dell Inspiron E1705 has been around for awhile now. There are many configuration options available, and prices are often very affordable once Dell coupons are applied (for US customers at least). A top of the line E1705 can offer performance almost...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : hazel_motes (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron e1705 with ATI X1400 Graphics Review (pics, specs)

The Inspiron e1705, Dell's "e for entertainment" desktop replacement notebook computer featuring Intel's Yonah dual core processor, has been available for several months, and is essentially identical to another Dell model, the Inspiron 9400, which is...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : abaxter (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Inspiron e1705 Review (pics, specs)

The Dell Inspiron e1705 is a 17" widescreen notebook and the first Inspiron to be released with the new Intel Core Duo processor. The "e" in e1705 stands for "Entertainment", with various media features available, fast Core Duo processor, a generous...

Feb, 2006

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