Typical price: £389
What is it: 15.4-inch budget desktop replacement laptop
What we think: A good value basic laptop, perfect for students
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 August 2008
We like:
Slimmer than Dell's 14-inch Inspiron; includes HDMI and touch-sensitive media control buttons; cheaper than other 1525 configurations and has better battery life
We don't like:
Slightly slower than other versions of the 1525 we've looked at; smaller hard drive
CNET UK judgement:
The Dell Inspiron 1525 is the textbook example of a midsize, mainstream laptop. As with all Dells, it's highly configurable, and with a few high-end touches such as HDMI output and touch-sensitive media controls, it's good value for students just about to go off to university
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Posted by: Smurfil
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August 17, 2008
Posted by: mentalme
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