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Dell Inspiron 1520

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User Score (663)

9.0
Expert Score (6)

7.8
Design (3)

4.8
Value for money (571)

5.0
Features (555)

5.1
Ease of use (38)

5.1
Performance (4)

5.3
Comfort (11)

4.6
Durability (11)

4.8
Reliability (16)

4.0
Overall quality (564)

5.1
Looks (11)

5.0
Battery performance (30)

4.8
Display (13)

4.9
Installation (16)

4.9
Weight (2)

3.9
Compatibility (2)

4.0
Noise (3)

4.8
Speed performance (11)

4.6
Equipment (2)

4.5
Portability (2)

3.4
Gaming performance (2)

4.4
Customer support (11)

4.2
Connectivity (2)

4.8
Keyboard (2)

5.2
Mouse (2)

4.6
Temperature (2)

4.7
Impression (2)

5.1

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easy to use, good value for money, design, fast, lightweight

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Users:

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5-6		(40)
3-4		(12)
1-2		(3)

Expert Reviews

Notebookcheck

8.5/10

6 October 2007
In summary the Dell Inspiron 1520 is a dignified successor of the successful Inspiron 6400 series . The large number of available configurations , which allow an office version and also a gaming version , make the 1520... Read more
- Decent pleasing design, Very stable and fexural rigid aluminum case, User-friendly input devices, Variety of display versions available, Reasonable office or powerful mutlimedia equipment available, Low noise emissions, Lo...
LAPTOP Magazine

7.0/10

18 July 2007
Featuring a fresh new design, solid performance, and free online backup, Dell's latest mainstream notebook is a winner. Read more
TechRadar UK

8.0/10

19 March 2008
The Dell Inspiron 1520 is an impressively sturdy laptop. If you want to opt for a different specification you can, as the 1510 uses the same chassis but it's based around an AMD processor. Read more
- Improved build, Powerful
- Weighty
CNET

7.0/10

16 August 2007
The Inspiron 1520 is an ordinary Dell with a nice lick of paint. This is no bad thing -- it offers strong performance, decent battery life and good value for money. Read more
- Colourful lid, Good performance, Large screen
- Chunky, Boring interior design
TrustedReviews

19 October 2007
An Inspiron remains a safe choice for many, and though there's nothing inherently bad about the new version Dell hasn't done enough to make it stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Read more

User Reviews

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Best Laptop I have ever had

6.0/10

Reviewer: angeldotcom, mysears.com
13 December 2011
I bought this and is the best laptop I have ever tryed or ever owned . I have owned 3 diffrent brands and had trouble out of all of them except this one. Read more
Dell Inspiron 1520, - Ok, but not the best

6.0/10

Reviewer: Rosebudwithredroses, Ciao
28 December 2011
My experience of Inspiron 1520, I will say from the start that my machine is four years old, and is literally hanging on by the skin of its teeth, but I will base my review on the overall opinion and usage of the laptop. Read more
- Good introduction as my first laptop
- not brilliant at multi-tasking
CNET

2.0/10

Reviewer: Finley Fumblemore Dale, CNET
26 December 2011
To put in perspective how slow how awfully slow this computer is, it could barely run a game made in 2000 called Hogs of War, when it was new a few years ago. Read more
- Awfully Cheap, functional.
- Slow 1.8ghz processor, keyboard feels cheap, poor build quality, small 80Gb hard drive.
My Best Gadget Investment

10/10

Reviewer: Akhilesh160, Mouthshut
28 October 2009
I am really happy to type this review from my two year old Dell Inspiron 1520. I have not called the Dell Customer Service for any issues, the laptop is performing stunningly well. Read more
Title: Inspiron 5000

8.0/10

Reviewer: LucyLou231, Dell
28 February 2008
I previously owned a Inspiron 6000 and i like this model so much better. With the glossy screen, the picture on this laptop is so much clearer. Read more
- Great Product Fast Glossy Screen is Very Clear Somewhat lightweight
- Windows Vista (Just not use to the new setup) CD Tray opens easily.