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Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop Computer (Intel Celeron 560 /1GB)

  • 6.0

    CNET Review

    October 2, 2008

    The Good: Includes HDMI output and touch-sensitive media control buttons.

    The Bad: Intel Pentium Dual-Core, rather than a Core 2 Duo CPU; unimpressive battery life.

    The Bottom Line: The Dell Inspiron 1525-139B is a classic midsize, mainstream laptop, but this specific retail-only configuration has a wimpier battery than its predecessor.

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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 163904 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    mouthshut.com

    By aji_ns | August 30, 2009

    Review Summary: Dear Friends,I brought a Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop just 4 months back and last week the battery stopped working. I called up the Dell Customer case (India- Banglore) and I should tell you that they are the worst customer care folks I have ever talked

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  • No Rating

    whatlaptop.co.uk

    By WL News Team | November 7, 2008

    Review Summary: The 2.7kg chassis is light enough for basic travel. Its 278-minute battery life is one of the best in this group, further aiding mobility. The silver chassis is made from plastic and the lid can be customised from a choice of colours, adding a touch ...

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  • 9.0

    pocket-lint.com

    By Stephen Patrick | August 18, 2008

    Review Summary: For the price, this is an amazing all-round notebook that will suit any family and is one of our favourite budget machines

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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Part number: DNCWPA1

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 14.1 in
  • Depth 10.1 in
  • Height 1.5 in
  • Weight 6 lbs
  • Color Jet black
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Processor

  • Processor Intel Celeron 560 / 2.13 GHz
  • Data bus speed 533 MHz
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 1 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
  • Shock Tolerance 30 g @ 3ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
  • Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating)

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW - Integrated

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type 15.4 TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec STAC9228
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1395
  • 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) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
  • Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 2 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 28 Wh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
  • Software Microsoft Works, Drivers & Utilities, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Product info support - E-mail consulting - 1 year

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