Thursday 2 January 2014

Dell Inspiron 15z - £800/US$900/AU$1,500

Best Windows 8 laptops
Balancing price, performance and build, the Dell Inspiron 15z is a Windows 8 update to an older model but doesn't come with a touchscreen as standard, though one can be added. Easily upgradeable, it comes with a choice of Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors and the option to add extra RAM and a dedicated graphics chip. Build quality on the 15.6-inch device is sturdy, and features a backlit keyboard with good travel and a responsive trackpad, a DVD drive, four USB ports, an HDMI port, Ethernet and SD card reader, though the screen isn't Full HD. Battery life isn't great, but general performance is reasonable, making it a good all-rounder for the family. We'd splash out on the touchscreen upgrade though.

Specifications

Product Type
Notebook
Hard Drive Capacity
160 GB
Processor Manufacturer
Intel
Graphics Controller Manufacturer
Intel
Graphics Controller Model
GMA X4500HD
Wireless LAN
Yes
Optical Drive Type
DVD-Writer
Graphics Memory Accessibility
Shared
Maximum Battery Run Time
4.38 Hour
Solid State Drive Capacity
No
HDMI
Yes
Webcam
Yes
Backlight Technology
LED
Product Family
Inspiron
Operating System Architecture
64-bit
Processor Model
SU4100
Colour
Black
Brand Name
Dell
Processor Speed
1.30 GHz
Processor Type
Pentium
Screen Size
39.6 cm (15.6")
Number of Cells
4-cell
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Standard Memory
2 GB
Cache
2 MB
Processor Core
Dual-core (2 Core)
64-bit Processing
Yes
Chipset Manufacturer
Intel
Chipset Model
GS45 Express
Optical Media Supported
DVD±R/±RW
Dual-Layer Media Supported
Yes
Display Screen Type
Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Display Screen Technology
TrueLife
Wireless LAN Standard
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Ethernet Technology
Fast Ethernet
Total Number of USB Ports
3
Memory Standard
DDR3-800/PC3-6400
Height
26.4 mm
Width
380.0 mm
Depth
247.9 mm
Screen Mode
WXGA
Memory Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Manufacturer
Dell, Inc
Product Model
15z
Product Name
Inspiron 15z DNCWKF1 Notebook
Product Line
Inspiron
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Manufacturer Part Number
DNCWKF1
Manufacturer Website Address
http://www.dell.com
Marketing Information
Introducing the new thin, light and ultra mobile Inspiron 15z laptop. Packed full of mobile features like a 15.6¨ Hi-def display, up to a 500GB hard drive with 7200RPM and a built-in, 7-in-1 media card reader, the 15z gets you through your day with everything you need. And with long-lasting battery options, you can take on your on-the-go lifestyle without any hesitation.
Maximum Memory
6 GB
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Limited Warranty
1 Year
Bus Speed
800 MHz

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