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Reviews of the Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    November 6, 2009

    The Good: Good configuration and performance for the money; simple, straightforward design.

    The Bad: Minimal port assortment; glossy plastic build.

    The Bottom Line: The Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU is a good, if basic, laptop with a strong price-to-performance ratio.

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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 19, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 166834 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    By John R. Delaney | November 5, 2009

    Review Summary: The Dell Inspiron i1545-4742JBK is a good choice for cash-strapped students or anyone seeking an affordable, well-equipped 15-inch notebook. Just don't expect blazing performance from this Pentium-based system.

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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Part number: i1545-4374PBU

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 14.7 in
  • Depth 9.6 in
  • Height 1.5 in
  • Weight 5.7 lbs
  • Color Pacific blue
  • Notebook type Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Processor

  • Processor Intel Pentium T4300 / 2.16 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 800 MHz
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 1 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPA Energy Star

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 320 GB - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

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

Display

  • Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features Glossy
  • Screen type Widescreen

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB

Audio

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

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem None

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 Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
  • Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features 802.11b/g Wireless LAN, Camera

Power

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

Battery

  • Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 2200 mAh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Software Microsoft Works

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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