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    The new Dell Inspiron 15

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Adzyybee, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. Adzyybee

    Adzyybee Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am in the process of buying the new Dell Inspiron 15. I just want to know if i have made the right choice. It seems to be a really good laptop and i have seen some very positive comments within some review's on Youtube.

    Any comments will be appriciated.

    Many Thanks.

    ---> Adzyybee
     
    Adzyybee, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. JasonHB

    JasonHB Notebook Enthusiast

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    Of Course it is, it's pretty cheap for a laptop with all those goodies I have seen, backlit keyboard, good video card, and room for 8GB of memory and all for only $800.
     
    JasonHB, Aug 24, 2009
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  3. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Inspiron 15 (1545) is a solid choice for an entry-level laptop! They look and feel well-built and are easy to use (keyboard & touchpad are very good among similarly priced models).

    I purchased one a few months ago for my sister and she's very pleased with it! I would suggest keeping the price at about $650 or less, if posssible. At $700 or higher, you'd be better off with a Studio 15 (1555).
     
    allfiredup, Aug 24, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Agreed. The 1545 is pretty much as good as it gets for its starting price of $399. Any cheaper than that and you're looking at netbooks. :p

    Allfiredup makes a good point as well; if you're on a seriously limited budget, the Inspiron 15 is a great choice, but once you get over $600 (the Studio 15's starting price), the Studio 15 starts looking better and better than a similarly priced Inspiron 15.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    It depends on what you want to use it for, but you've probably made a good choice as far as budget price notebooks are concerned. I've had no real issues with mine. Had the display & Blu-ray drive replaced, but then my notebook is used pretty heavily (12+ hours a day probably).
     
    Fragilexx, Aug 25, 2009
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  6. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    dell inspirons are made to be abused.lol. My cousin treats his aging dell inspiron without any care and this thing is still ready to be used!!
     
    Luke1708, Aug 25, 2009
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  7. Adzyybee

    Adzyybee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys. Yeah i am on a tight budget with this one. I only use a computer for Social Networking and also for school. I have only payed £307 for it on Dell (With discount) and i am paying this within a monthly payment of £9.97. Just waiting for the paperwork to be delieverd. Has anyone else used Dell's financial options? I applied for a personal loan on Dell and got accepted strait away. Does anyone know how long this will take before i get my new laptop?

    Many thanks for your feedback.

    ---> Adzyybee
     
    Adzyybee, Aug 25, 2009
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