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Dell Inspiron 1525

 

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  • User Score (3107)
    8.3 8.3 from 3107 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    6.9 6.9 from 10 reviewers
  • Design (5)
    4.3 4.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (2456)
    5.6 5.6 from 2456 reviewers
  • Features (2401)
    5.4 5.4 from 2401 reviewers
  • Ease of use (153)
    5.1 5.1 from 153 reviewers
  • Performance (10)
    5.6 5.6 from 10 reviewers
  • Picture quality (5)
    4.2 4.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Comfort (10)
    5.3 5.3 from 10 reviewers
  • Durability (10)
    5.1 5.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Reliability (82)
    4.8 4.8 from 82 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2504)
    5.5 5.5 from 2504 reviewers
  • Looks (10)
    5.7 5.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Battery performance (133)
    4.1 4.1 from 133 reviewers
  • Display (48)
    5.3 5.3 from 48 reviewers
  • Installation (86)
    5.4 5.4 from 86 reviewers
  • Weight (2)
    4.9 4.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Compatibility (5)
    5.3 5.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Noise (6)
    4.2 4.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Speed performance (10)
    5.2 5.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Equipment (5)
    5.3 5.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Portability (5)
    3.7 3.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Gaming performance (2)
    3.2 3.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Customer support (20)
    2.8 2.8 from 20 reviewers
  • Connectivity (2)
    5.5 5.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Keyboard (2)
    5.5 5.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Mouse (2)
    5.1 5.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Temperature (2)
    4.9 4.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Impression (2)
    5.8 5.8 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Notebookcheck

    Notebookcheck
    7.9/10
    9 July 2008

    The Dell Inspiron 1525 proved to be a mature and reasonable general-purpose machine for office and multimedia applications in our review. Read more

  2. PC World

    PC World
    7.0/10
    27 February 2008

    The customization options Read more

    • Fast for a budget laptop, Lots customization options
    • Dedicated graphics not an option, Productivity apps not bundled

  3. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    9.0/10
    3 January 2008

    Stylish notebook offers power and performance for a bargain price. Read more

  4. Tech2

    16 January 2009

    T here are very few brands in the PC industry that enjoy the acclaim and brand loyalty that Dell’s Inspiron range commands. This is a fame richly deserved, for products in this range are often segment leading and offer some... Read more

  5. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    6 August 2008

    The Dell Inspiron 1525 is the textbook example of a midsize, mainstream laptop. As with all Dells, it's highly configurable, and with a few high-end touches such as HDMI output and touch-sensitive media controls, it's good... Read more

    • Slimmer than Dell's 14-inch Inspiron, Includes HDMI and touch-sensitive media control buttons, Cheaper than other 1525 configurations and has better battery life
    • Slightly slower than other versions of the 1525 we've looked at, Smaller hard drive

  6. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    5 July 2008

    Add the pin-sharp screen and great usability, and you've got a great laptop ideal for a variety of tasks. Read more

    • Fantastic screen, Good price, Great portability, Powerful
    • Limited storage, Integrated graphics

  7. Techworld

    Techworld
    29 February 2008

    If choice of features is paramount in your budget laptop, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is your best bet among the models in our test group. Read more

  8. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    8.0/10
    18 June 2008

    If you don't like the specifications of the particular Dell Inspiron 1525 we tested, you can easily configure your own online. That's an important difference between this unit and most other inexpensive laptops: you can... Read more

  9. Top Bargains

    0.7/10
    25 March 2008

    Inspiron 1525 Laptops Exceptional wireless, movie, and multi-media experience in a slim, great looking laptop Online Price $699 Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0 GHz/ 667MHz FSB/ 2MB Cache) Operating Read more

  10. Top Review Shop

    Top Review Shop
    7.0/10
    27 May 2009

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    • Beautiful 15.4” WXGA display when viewed directly; impressive wireless performance; easy to setup, good battery performance.
    • Display suffers when viewed at an angle, weak graphics card, tinny sounding speakers, fingerprints show easily on the exterior.

  • User Reviews

  1. Run to a HP PEOPLE !

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Secret, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    I wouldn't give this a star at all this thing isn't even worth 20 bucks Dell made a mistake on the order and gave me 1 gb of ram and 10 of memory WTF !! Read more

  2. Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop (Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz, DDR2 SDRAM 2.00MB, 160GB)

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: thealmightydoodle, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    Depending on the user, this laptops long life can become a blessing or a curse. If only internet browsing and basic computer work is needed (i.e. word processing, picture storage) this laptop comes recommended. Read more

    • It is well rounded. Holds enough memory for the casual users needs in terms of storage and handling basic programs such as Microsoft Office. It never has overheated, though the bottom has become a bit hot occasionally. Thi...
    • Would not satisfy any gamer, media junky, or graphic designer. It has the bare minimum in terms of memory, processor speed, and video card. The bottom can become uncomfortably hot from time to time. The speakers are weak. ...

  3. Great purchase

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: whorne504, Ebay
    27 April 2011 See Product at eBay ($748.88)

    Once I received the laptop and figured out the password it was fully functional. I originally bought this just use as parts to fix my daughters laptop of the same model. Read more or see product

  4. The Inspiron 1525

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Renniechew, Ciao
    5 December 2010

    I've only had a few laptops in my past (most of which have broken due to being in close proximity to my clumsiness) but I would rate the dell inspiron fairly high as a result of it's high performance and sheek design. Read more

    • attractive design, fairly cheap, enough memory and speed for daily use
    • Battery life could be better. Colour option over priced

  5. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Connor A Bruce, CNET
    5 March 2011

    I'm coming up to three years now with this laptop and I have to say it is a great product for the price - just £299, which is cheaper than many of the netbooks then, and now. Read more

    • Excellent value mid-range laptop
    • Battery life is appalling

  6. You pay for what you get.

    epinions.com
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: thelegendofzz, epinions.com
    5 July 2008

    I have had the Dell Inspiron 1525 computer since about October 2008, and I've had to go into my comp Read more

    • built in webcam, windows vista, battery life
    • sound quality, picture quality, size, weight

  7. Try it

    Mouthshut
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: samar30, Mouthshut
    23 August 2010

    I have had this laptop for about 2 years now and although I really enjoy using this, I think that there are now much better options out there. Let’s start off with the design. Read more

  8. Title: Nothing But Trouble

    Dell
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: MayaRose, Dell
    30 July 2011

    From the time I got my laptop (X-mas 2009) it has caused me nothing but trouble. Windows Vista could be the worst operating system ever developed. My laptop crashed multiple times until it finally just stopped working. Read more

  9. Excellent Value

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    22 July 2009

    I love this computer! I was a little nervous about buying a refurbished laptop, but it runs like it's brand new and you can't beat the price. It was easy to set up, it's quiet, and it runs extremely fast. Read more

  10. The key board is so soft, that it glides when I type.

    review.mysears.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: purplepeople, mysears.com
    24 February 2009

    perfect for home and for school. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Dell Inspiron 1525

The Inspiron 1525 laptop line offers a 15.4 inch widescreen display and a choice between various colors and finishes. The wedge-shaped 1525 series, available with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, measures 14.04 x 1/1.48 x 10.08 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.9 pounds with a 6-cell battery. The standard 6-cell lithium ion battery offers a battery life of 4 hours and 4 minutes on a single charge.

The Inspiron 1525 features Dell’s MediaDirect utility. This feature g…

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Dell Inspiron 1525

The Inspiron 1525 laptop line offers a 15.4 inch widescreen display and a choice between various colors and finishes. The wedge-shaped 1525 series, available with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, measures 14.04 x 1/1.48 x 10.08 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.9 pounds with a 6-cell battery. The standard 6-cell lithium ion battery offers a battery life of 4 hours and 4 minutes on a single charge.

The Inspiron 1525 features Dell’s MediaDirect utility. This feature gives users one-button access to their digital media and other content, without the need to boot into the main operating system. It also has Instant Office, which provides the same functionality for accessing PowerPoint presentations, Outlook contacts and calendars.

Specifications

The Dell Inspiron 1525 uses an Intel mobile computing chipset that offers support for Core 2 Duo processors, Intel’s Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 and support for up to 4 gigabytes of DDR2-667 SDRAM.

For wireless connectivity, the Inspiron 1525 has a Dell 802.11g Mini Card and support for integrated Sprint or Verizon mobile broadband.

The 15.4 inch TrueLife (glossy) widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA). The laptop can be configured to have an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam. For outputting video, the Inspiron 1525 offers HDMI, VGA and S-Video.

In addition to a SATA hard disk drive and a Dual Layer DVD+RW/-RW optical drive, these laptops also offer an 8-in-1 memory card reader. Input and output ports include 4 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394a, 2 headphone, 1 microphone, Ethernet and an ExpressCard/54 slot.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Your laptop, your looks! A range of cool, a spectrum of vibrant colors, a choice of finishes, eye-catching accents and a complement of color-coordinated accessories make the Inspiron 1525 the most colorful laptop you can find.

  • Laptop Type: Thin and Light Laptop
  • Use: Home Use
  • Processor: Celeron 2 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 80 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
  • Display: 15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix

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