Reviews of the Dell I15-156B
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CNET Review
The Good: Dual-core CPU and 3GB of RAM for the same price as a Netbook; 16:9 wide-screen display.
The Bad: Very stripped-down design, missing the media controls and HDMI port from previous low-end Inspirons.
The Bottom Line: For less than $500, the Dell Inspiron I15-156B offers few frills, but is about as cheap as a dual-core laptop gets.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 58/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: I15-156B
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 13.5 in
- Depth 9.6 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.7 lbs
- Color Pacific blue
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 / 2.16 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 7 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SDIO, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glossy
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 384 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1397
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, Memory
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 146 min
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Adobe Reader 9, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0, Roxio Easy Media Creator 10
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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