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    Dell cheapified New Inspiron 1545

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cdcooker, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. cdcooker

    cdcooker Notebook Guru

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    I just looked at the pictures and specs of the new Inspiron 1525 replacement, 1545, and I couldn't believe what I have read. No HDMI port, no firewire port, only 3 USB ports, no modem, no eSATA. Also, it is 15.6" 16:9 screen, which is fine, if they offer higher than 1366x768. It is more like the 13" Inspiron than the old 1525 to me. I think Dell is going to re-align Inspiron as a cheap line like the HP Presario line. Dell Studio will compete with HP Pavilion.

    http://www.notebooks.com/2008/12/19/dell-inspiron-1545-coming-soon/
     
    cdcooker, Dec 22, 2008
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  2. Corbu'

    Corbu' Notebook Geek

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    Link with pictures and specs ?
     
    Corbu', Dec 22, 2008
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  3. Isend2C

    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    Yeah I'd like to see it. And do you mean Compaq Persario? I never really liked the current inspiron line... The Vosotro A860 or something has a 15.6" doesn't it?
     
    Isend2C, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    They want to make the Inspirons the entry level, Studio mid level and Studio XPS the higher end notebooks. I guess you could say it is 'cheapified' but the users who want cheap notebooks probably aren't going to need a lot of the features they are now excluding.
     
    atbnet, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Ohh..do you have any pic's or a linky for this???


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 22, 2008
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  6. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Remember we already saw it?

    http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/07/inspiron-1545-outed-on-dells-support-site/
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1545/en/index.htm
    http://en.community.dell.com/wikis/laptop/new-dell-notebook-inspiron-1545.aspx (X4500 graphics, LED screen option, Celerons, Pentiums, and Core 2's)

    Physical
    Height 25.9 mm to 37.5 mm
    (1.02 in to 1.47 in)
    Width 373 mm (14.7 in)
    Depth 244 mm (9.6 in)
    Weight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than2.72 kg (6 lb)
     
    Jayayess1190, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. Nemesis75

    Nemesis75 Notebook Guru

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    Nemesis75, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. Corbu'

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    XPS 13 will also be unveiled at CES ?
     
    Corbu', Dec 22, 2008
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Now..yeah...Thanks for the memories :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 22, 2008
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  10. cdcooker

    cdcooker Notebook Guru

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    Comparing the design of Inspiron 1525 and Studio 15, I will take Inspiron 1525. 1525 is cheaper and has all the ports that I will need.
     
    cdcooker, Dec 23, 2008
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