Dell Inspiron i17R

 

Dell Inspiron i17R is a great substitute for your desk top. Released in October 2012, the 17 inches laptop provides great value for your money. Dell is able to pack a lot of features to this model without adding much on the price. The large screen, the commendable storage space and the superfast processor allows you to do multi-tasking. You can play, work and surf all at the same time and still, the computer performs at a speedy rate. So if you are looking for a laptopthat can match up your productivity, this is the one for you.

 

Design

Dell Inspiron i17R is categorized as a large laptop. It has a 17.3 inches wide screen and full-size and raised keyboard with additional numerical keypad. The big chassis encases the powerful processor. It has a glossy black plastic on the lid and attractive palm rest that shine at a distance. Apart from its external features, the laptop offers more than just great design. The internal specs are also quite impressive.

 

Feature

 

• Dimension: 11.3 x 16.5 x 1.2  and weight of 7.15 pounds

• Intel Core i5-2410M Processor

• SRS Premium Sound Speakers

• WiDi 2.0

• DVD RW optical Drive

• 750 GB 7,200 rpm hard drive

• 8GB RAM

• 802.11n WiFi

• Bluetooth 3.0

• 4G WiMax

• 4 USB ports

• Ethernet Jack

• VGA monitor output

• Case Lock Slot

• Multi-format card reader

• Built-in 1 MP Webcam

• A Trial of 30 days  McAfee Internet Security

 

 

Pros

Dell Inspiron i17R stands out from the rest because of its USB 3.0 feature, WiMAX, WiDi 2.0. The speedy and spacious 750 GB hard drive is enticing especially if you need a lot of storage space. It also has a well performing processor that can catch up to your productivity. You can enjoy multi-tasking without having to worry too much about slow performance. The Core i5 delivers the fast results and the screen is big enough to allow multiple windows to open. It is highly recommended if you need to work on many projects at the same time or you are a heavy gamer. The multi-touch trackpad responds well to every action and the multimedia authoring is great. You can edit photos and videos faster than its contemporary products. Because it can be very cheap for all its features, you may consider this as the best buy in the market.

 

Cons

If you are looking for a smaller laptop, the i17R is not for you. It is too large to carry with your road trips and business meetings. The resolution only offers a maximum of 1600 x 900 pixels which is low considering its wide screen. The slow video card, poor definition graphics and grainy speaker sound are also deal breakers for gamer aficionados. It also has a short battery life lasting for only 4 hours.

 

Warranty

Dell Inspiron i17R comes with a one-year warranty for parts and labor. An extended warranty is given for a minimal fee.

 

Conclusion

The big screen along with its powerful processor, additional features like USB 3.0, WiMAX and WiDiand great memory capacity make the Dell Inspiron i17R a strong bet. It allows you to open and work on various programs simultaneously and fast. The impressive performance allows you to play and work at the same time. The power packed gaming laptop comes at a great price and it can impress even the most demanding client.