Meet the Inspiron 15 — a 15.6" laptop computer for your everyday needs. With an attractive, stylish design and mobile technology, this laptop features everything you want for everyday computing. The Inspiron 15 offers a modern black palmrest. Not to mention Intel Pentium Dual Core processors, a Dell Dock and optional facial recognition software, all at a value within reach. Includes Microsoft Works and a 30-day trial of McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall.
Features: 2.2GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400 Processor (1MB cache, 800MHz FSB) | 4GB System Memory; Media Card Reader; 10/100 Ethernet; Wireless 802.11 b/g Card | 320GB Hard Drive; DVD/CD±R/RW Optical Drive - Plays and creates CDs and DVDs | 15.6" Display; Integrated Intel 4500 MHD Media Accelerator Graphics; Built-in 1.3MP webcam | Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64-bit); 6-cell Battery; High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Inspiron i1545-4583JBK 1545 15.6-Inch Laptop (Jet Black) (Personal Computers)
By Dell
3 used and new from $588.99
Customer tags: laptop, laptops, windows 7, dell inspiron, dell
low build quality
I have had this laptop for a year and it has been able to function normally with annoyances that occurred early (i.e. screen can only be positioned at a certain angle, loose connectivity of inputs, etc) small stuff that irks you but the laptop is still functional (too busy and not enough time to handle honestly). Now there are more non-related major internal problems a year later and I find it's just a hassle to deal with Dell at least from my experience. Might be fine if you plan to rarely use it, just don't consider it a wise purchase by any means.
Did I get lucky with mine?
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I bought this in the beginning of May. It's late June and just today the wireless adapter went kablooey. I spent an hour on the phone with Dell trying to isolate the exact issue. They couldn't find what caused it to stop working, so they offered to send out a replacement and then went on to explain how to put it in myself. They will be calling back in a few days to let me know when the part ships and then again to make sure I have it installed correctly.
I did have to call them three times before I got the help I needed, but I'm sure that's probably because their reps are not native English speakers. This frustrates me, but I guess I get crappy service from American reps all the time with other businesses, so why should the outsourced people be expected to be better.
Anyway, I like this computer, it's sleek, it's light, it does the job for my online schooling and playing online java games. This is what I bought it for.
And I must say, if you use your computer on a daily basis, you should always have a backup. Computers are not made like they used to, so your 10 year old Thinkpad may still work, fine, good for you.
I'm going to cross my fingers and hope that this thing makes it a year. Even the dummies at Best Buy said that's about the normal life expectancy.
Amazon/Dell i1545 laptop
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After searching the internet for a product that I thought would suit our needs I found the item, Dell i1545 on Amzaon.com.
It was relatively easy to work through the Amazon site and purchase the product. Delivery was on time and the product arrived in good condition.
Amazon kept us informed on the delivery status and we felt included.
The product itself is as it was described on Amazon and is currently working very well. The new Windows 7 is easier to get to grips with than when we first started with XP all those years ago.
Kind Regards
Ray and Irene McTearDell Inspiron i1545-4583JBK 1545 15.6-Inch Laptop (Jet Black)