The majority of rivals perform similar in such a scenario.ĭell is able to keep a good balance between scope and unnecessary bloatware in regard to the preloaded applications. The notebook had 1-3 bars with a distance of around 15 meters and through several walls. The range was decent in our test but not overwhelming.
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Besides the usual WLAN standards 802.11 b/g/n it also supports Bluetooth 4.0. The wireless adaptor has the designation Dell Wireless 1705. Many attached cables can really affect the handling. It also does not improve the rating that Dell integrates a combined stereo jack.Īpropos suboptimal: The port layout is designed for right-handers and will scare off users who try to use a mouse on the left side of the case. A positive aspect is the integrated card reader at the front that, according to the manufacturer, supports eight formats (see specs on the right).Ī problem is the pretty aged Fast-Ethernet port a Gigabit port should really be standard in 2014. You just get the standard ports with HDMI and a Kensington lock. eSATA or FireWire ports are missing, just like a DisplayPort or a VGA-out respectively. The overall quality is, however, solid and comparable to many rivals many of the mentioned weaknesses can only be seen with a closer inspection.īesides four USB ports (2x USB 3.0), the port variety is pretty meager. We can also see the background illumination through the corners of the display frame, which should not be the case. Our review unit had some slightly imprecise material transitions and gaps, wobbly touchpad buttons and some creaking sounds (strong pressure in the area of the DVD burner). We could also find small imperfections in regard to the build quality. The 17-inch device is pretty good in terms of stability, but you can dent the area around the optical drive. The thick curvature between the hinges is not really appealing. One exception is the battery compartment, which sticks out at the top of the chassis. The style of the Inspiron 17R is individual yet suitable for the masses and should work for the majority of users. There is also not much criticism with the design. Dirt is not really a problem thanks to the bright color scheme and the matte finish, only the glossy keyboard frame attracts fingerprints and dust particles. Besides the bottom, the outer frame of the notebook is also only made of plastic.
However, the case is not completely made out of high-quality metal to keep the costs down. Aluminum is not a matter of course for devices below 1,000 Euros (~$1364). Dell deserves praise for the nice metal surfaces that cover the lid and the palm rest. The chassis did not change since the last generation.
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8 GB DDR3 RAM), but also with an anti-reflective Full HD display. Dell not only tries to justify the additional charge with twice the amount of memory (16 vs. Our review unit is the top version for 849 Euros (~$1158). The Core i7-4500U runs with 1.8-3.0 GHz under load, which is on a decent level.
The cheapest version uses a Core i5-4200U (1.6-2.6 GHz) and a glossy HD+ screen (1600x900 pixels).įor around 70 Euros (~$95) more you do not get a better display, but a faster processor. While the GPU, the hard drive, the optical drive and the wireless adaptor are identical, there are differences in the other hardware components. There are currently three models on Dell's homepage, starting from 649 up to 849 Euros (~$885 up to ~$1158). The combination of a frugal dual-core CPU and a powerful graphics card covers a wide range of applications and promises good battery runtimes as well as moderate energy consumption. The Inspiron 17R is primarily intended for price-conscious multimedia fans. For the original German review, see here.
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