Dell Inspiron 1525 Released

Dell today has released the Inspiron 1525 into its lineup of laptops. The Inspiron 1525 is a 15.4-inch widescreen notebook that slims down and drops pounds from its predecessor the Inspiron 1520.

The Inspiron 1525 is in fact 25% smaller, 30% slimmer and almost half a pound lighter than the Inspiron 1520. All good news for mobile users. The full specs on the Inspiron 1525 are as follows:

• Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core and Intel Celeron processors
• Memory: up to 4GB 667MHz DDR2 dual channel SDRAM
• Storage: SATA hard drive options: 5,400 RPM speed (80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 250GB); 7,200 RPM speed (120GB, 160GB)
• Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD+/-RW with dual layer DVD+R write
• Graphics: Intel X3100
• Camera & Microphone: 2.0MP Integrated webcam (optional); dual digital array microphone
• Displays: 15.4" Wide Screen XGA (1280 x 800) or 15.4" Wide Screen XGA (1280 x 800) with TruleLife (glossy)
• Mobile Broadband: Dell Wireless integrated mobile broadband mini-cards Sprint and Verizon serice
• Colors: Multiple colors and finishes available
• Media Card: 8-in-1 flash memory reader
• Input and Output Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, IEEE 1394a, RJ11, RJ45, 2 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 54mm slot, 3 mini-card slots, consumer IR, S-Video
• OS: Microsoft Vista
• Battery Options: 4-cell 28WHr Li-Ion, 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion, 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion
• Dimensions: 1.00" - 1.48" (height) x 14.05" (width) x 10.08" (depth)
• Weight: 5.9lbs

One thing to notice is that the dedicated graphics card option available on the Inspiron 1520 is missing from the Inspiron 1525. The reasoning behind this is that Dell is pushing the XPS M1530 as the 15.4" notebook for those demanding higher-end graphics performance. The Inspiron 1525 is meant for a more mainstream buyer looking for good multimedia and productivity features from a notebook, and not cutting edge 3D performance.

Some new features on the Inspiron 1525 include touch sensitive buttons for media control and a plethora of design options. In addition to the eight color options available on other Inspiron notebooks, the 1525 offers four new patterns. These designs are inlaid molds so there's no risk of the design coming off. The four new designs can be seen below:

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For an idea on pricing, the following configuration of the Inspiron 1525 will run $999:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz)
• Memory: 2GB - 2 DIMM (DDR2-667)
• HDD: 120GB 5400RPM
• Video: Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
• Monitor: WXGA TrueLife
• Optical: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW/+R) with Dual-Layer
• OS: Windows Vista Home Premium
• Wireless: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
• Battery: 6 cell battery
• Other: Webcam with noise isolation earbuds

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Dell Inspiron 1525 Review

 

If only Dell offered the 256mb 8600m gt option on this one..i'd buy it.

but at for now i am debating between a vostro and xps

 

Glad I got my 1520 when I did then. Really don't fancy paying the premium for an XPS (I got my 1520 for £700. The same spec XPS cost nearly £900)

 

I was almost gonna buy 1520 on Monday but then went for Zepto 6224W, it is even more powerful than 1520 for the same price. It'll arrive towards end of next week, cannot wait to start playing with it

 

not for me anyway.

I got my Inspiron 1520 for £715 (2.2Ghz T7500, 2GB RAM, 8600M GT, 250GB HDD, Vista HP). For the same specs, the zepto would cost over £900.

 

QFT. My 1520 cost $1700 after tax; a similarly configured XPS would cost $2008 before tax = about $2100. Not worth $400 for GDDR3 vs. DDR2 in the graphics card. And certainly not worth going for the X3100 .