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Dell Inspiron 1525

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Dell Inspiron 1525 3.75

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RRP

$1240.00

Review Date

Friday, 18th of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Supported Media : DVD-RAM / DVD-RW

What's Hot

Good value for money, stylish, a good variety of connectivity options, HDMI port

What's Not

Networking options aren't the latest or fastest, the screen is reflective and feels fragile

The Final Word

Despite lacking the latest and fastest networking options, the Dell Inspiron 1525's chic design and HDMI output make this a good choice for the home user.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Colour Support

32-bit Colour

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

355

Width (mm)

255

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.15

Weight without PSU

2.75kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965 Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD-RAM / DVD-RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, ExpressCard, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of VGA Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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