Intel has today unveiled Core 2 Duo desktop processor and Core 2 Extreme processor in India.
According to Intel, the new Core 2 Duo desktop processor would deliver improve performance, increase energy efficiency and provide improved system performance, while the Core 2 Extreme processor is designed to provide enhanced performance for games and advanced digital media creation applications.
New Intel Core 2 Duo processors are built using Intel’s 65-nanometer silicon process technology and according to Intel, the desktop PC based on Core 2 Duo would offers up to a 40 percent increase in performance, and is over 40 percent more energy-efficient than its predecessor.
The Core 2 Duo series comprises five desktop PC processors targeted at the business, home, enthusiasts, and gaming segments. Core 2 Duo-based workstations are aimed at areas including design, content creation, and technical computing.
Among the chips announced by Intel are five processors designed for laptops and five desktop chips, including the high-end Core 2 Extreme processor for gamers. Pricing for the desktop chips ranges from $183 for the 1.86-GHz Core 2 Duo E6300 to $999 for the 2.93-GHz Core 2 Extreme X6800. Pricing for the mobile chips was not available. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are rated at 65 watts while the Core 2 ExtreThe Intel Core 2 Duo processor is based on Intel’s Core microarchitecture, an offshoot of its work over the last decade to shift away from chasing clock speed as the holy grail of performance. Processors based on the Core microarchitecture, like Core 2 Duo, do more work per clock cycle. Intel designers managed to developed a more sophisticated cache memory design to improve chip performance and alleviate the inefficiencies between the processor and the main memory.
Sean Tucker, a product manager at HP explains that the new Intel Core 2 Duo processors runs at slower cpu clock speeds than existing Pentium range of processors but is still more productive because it handles more calculations per clock cycle. Thanks to that slower speed, Core 2 Duo chips need less electricity, drawing just 65 watts compared with the Pentium 4’s 95 W and the Pentium D’s 130 W, he added.Advanced Digital Media Boost that effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used in multimedia and graphics applications; and 64 Technology that supports 64-bit computing.
According to PC manufacturers, the Core 2 Duo, formerly called Conroe and Merom, offers excellent performance for its price, allowing them to reach new markets.
HP declared that company will use the Core 2 Duo chip in its new xw4400 workstation, replacing the Intel Pentium 4 and Pentium D chips used in the xw4300 model. HP sells that line primarily to users running compute-intensive applications like mechanical computer-aided design and digital content creation.
While Core 2 Duo based desktop systems are already available in markets, Core 2 Duo processor based notebooks PCs are expected to be available in September 2006.me CPU are rated at 75 watts
Thursday, November 1, 2007
acer aspire E500-19W
Acer has introduced today its new multimedia desktop PC, Aspire E500-19W, in India powered by Intel Pentium D processor (3.0 GHz) and features integrated TV tuner with remote and a dual layer DVD burner.
Powered by Intel Pentium D Processor 820, (2 x 1 MB L2 Cache, 3.0 GHz CPU speed, 800 MHz FSB, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) the new Acer Aspire E500-19W desktop PC is equipped with 512-MB PC3200 DDR2 RAM (expandable up to 2.0 GB) and features 160-GB Super ATA (7200rpm) Hard Disk Drive and a integrated DVD-R/W Supermulti Double Layer DVD Writer Drive
Acer Aspire E500-19W comes with 19-inch (48.26 cm) TFT LCD monitor powered by on-board ATi Radeon PCI-EXpress X550 graphic chipset with 256-MB VRAM which also features a TV-Out/DVI port.
An integrated TV/FM tuner card in Aspire E500-19W receives television and radio signals, making the Aspire E500 a flexible entertainment hub. Four USB 2.0 ports enable connection to numerous peripherals and devices at high speed.
Acer Aspire E500-19W other features includes an integrated 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet LAN, a 56-kbps V.92 fax/modem, integrated Realtek ALC880 Audio Codec, supporting 7.1 Channels Audio and 9-in-1 media card reader.
Aspire E500-19W sports following I/O ports for external devices:
Four USB 2.0 ports (two front, two rear)
IEEE 1394 port
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
Headphone and microphone jacks
Line-in and line-out jacks
Parallel port
Serial port
Express X16 slot
Express X1 slot
Two PCI v2.3 5 V slots
Acer Aspire E500-19W desktop PC with DVD writer is available in India at the price of Rs. 49,990/- (excluding local taxes) and it comes with a 3 years warranty
Powered by Intel Pentium D Processor 820, (2 x 1 MB L2 Cache, 3.0 GHz CPU speed, 800 MHz FSB, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) the new Acer Aspire E500-19W desktop PC is equipped with 512-MB PC3200 DDR2 RAM (expandable up to 2.0 GB) and features 160-GB Super ATA (7200rpm) Hard Disk Drive and a integrated DVD-R/W Supermulti Double Layer DVD Writer Drive
Acer Aspire E500-19W comes with 19-inch (48.26 cm) TFT LCD monitor powered by on-board ATi Radeon PCI-EXpress X550 graphic chipset with 256-MB VRAM which also features a TV-Out/DVI port.
An integrated TV/FM tuner card in Aspire E500-19W receives television and radio signals, making the Aspire E500 a flexible entertainment hub. Four USB 2.0 ports enable connection to numerous peripherals and devices at high speed.
Acer Aspire E500-19W other features includes an integrated 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet LAN, a 56-kbps V.92 fax/modem, integrated Realtek ALC880 Audio Codec, supporting 7.1 Channels Audio and 9-in-1 media card reader.
Aspire E500-19W sports following I/O ports for external devices:
Four USB 2.0 ports (two front, two rear)
IEEE 1394 port
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
Headphone and microphone jacks
Line-in and line-out jacks
Parallel port
Serial port
Express X16 slot
Express X1 slot
Two PCI v2.3 5 V slots
Acer Aspire E500-19W desktop PC with DVD writer is available in India at the price of Rs. 49,990/- (excluding local taxes) and it comes with a 3 years warranty
Compaq presario SG1138IL
Hewlett-Packard has announced the launch of Compaq Presario SG1138IL desktop PC in India powered by Pentium 4 HT 3.06 GHz processor.
Powereb by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 with HT Technology (1-MB L2 cache, 3.06 GHz 533 MHz FSB), the Compaq Presario SG1138IL desktop PC features SiS661FX/964 chipset, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T), 256-MB (2×128MB) PC3200 MB/sec, DDR RAM, Integrated graphics (with up to 64MB shared video memory), 80-GB Ultra DMA, 7200 rpm hard drive and a CD-RW writer (48×32x48x) 48x-write; 32x-rewrite; 48x read max. speed
HP is supplying a 15-inch TFT LCD monitor along with this desktop PC and has a promotional offer at this point of time offering 17-inch TFT LCD monitor in exchange of 15-inch LCD monitor at additional cost of Rs. 2,999 with a free HP deskjet printer free with this deal
I/O Interfaces on SG1722IL desktop PC
6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Rear)
1 x IEEE 1394 ports (1 Rear)
1 x Parallel port
2 x PS/2 ports
9 x Audio ports (Front - 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Line-in; Rear - 1 x Line-in, 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Side Spkr L/R, 1 x Rear Spkr L/R, 1 x Central/Subwoofer)
1 x S-Video-Out
Compaq Presario SR1722IL Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology and EM64T (2.93GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
FreeDOS OS
256-MB (1 x 256MB) DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM (400 MHz)Upgradeable to 2GB (with discard)
Cache 1MB Advanced L2 Transfer Cache
ATI RC410/SB450 Chipset
80-GB Ultra DMA (7200 rpm) Hard Drive
48X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
17-inch LCD monitor
Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 HyperMemory Graphics (HyperMemory supporting up to 128MB memory)
Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
Modem 56K ITU v.90 Modem
Expansion slots:1 PCI Express, 3 PCI; Available : 1 PCI Express, 2 PCI
Compaq Multimedia Easy Access Internet Keyboard
PS/2 optical scroller mouse
FreeDOS
The HP Compaq Presario SR1722IL desktop pc is available in India at the price of Rs. 28,990 (plus taxes) with1 year (onsite) limited warranty with up-and-running phone support for first 30 days
Powereb by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 with HT Technology (1-MB L2 cache, 3.06 GHz 533 MHz FSB), the Compaq Presario SG1138IL desktop PC features SiS661FX/964 chipset, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T), 256-MB (2×128MB) PC3200 MB/sec, DDR RAM, Integrated graphics (with up to 64MB shared video memory), 80-GB Ultra DMA, 7200 rpm hard drive and a CD-RW writer (48×32x48x) 48x-write; 32x-rewrite; 48x read max. speed
HP is supplying a 15-inch TFT LCD monitor along with this desktop PC and has a promotional offer at this point of time offering 17-inch TFT LCD monitor in exchange of 15-inch LCD monitor at additional cost of Rs. 2,999 with a free HP deskjet printer free with this deal
I/O Interfaces on SG1722IL desktop PC
6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Rear)
1 x IEEE 1394 ports (1 Rear)
1 x Parallel port
2 x PS/2 ports
9 x Audio ports (Front - 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Line-in; Rear - 1 x Line-in, 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Side Spkr L/R, 1 x Rear Spkr L/R, 1 x Central/Subwoofer)
1 x S-Video-Out
Compaq Presario SR1722IL Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology and EM64T (2.93GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
FreeDOS OS
256-MB (1 x 256MB) DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM (400 MHz)Upgradeable to 2GB (with discard)
Cache 1MB Advanced L2 Transfer Cache
ATI RC410/SB450 Chipset
80-GB Ultra DMA (7200 rpm) Hard Drive
48X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
17-inch LCD monitor
Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 HyperMemory Graphics (HyperMemory supporting up to 128MB memory)
Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
Modem 56K ITU v.90 Modem
Expansion slots:1 PCI Express, 3 PCI; Available : 1 PCI Express, 2 PCI
Compaq Multimedia Easy Access Internet Keyboard
PS/2 optical scroller mouse
FreeDOS
The HP Compaq Presario SR1722IL desktop pc is available in India at the price of Rs. 28,990 (plus taxes) with1 year (onsite) limited warranty with up-and-running phone support for first 30 days
lenovo 3000 H desktop
Lenovo has recently announced launch of its new branded desktop PC in India, the Leveno 3000 H, powered by2.93 GHz Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology targetted at the main consumer audience.
The new Lenovo 3000 H desktop PC, according to company, is targeted at the mainstream home and SOHO segment, and comes with the a unique One Touch Recovery capability on DOS and equally inique a Anti-Bacterial keyboard.
The Lenovo 3000 H is powered by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology, (2.93 GHz, 533 MHz, 1-MB L2 cache), and incorporates features such as Intel 945G Express chipset (motherboard), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 256 MB RAM, CD-RW writer, 40-GB HDD, CD-RW Drive, 15-inch TFT LCD monitor, anti-bacterial keyboard, powerful sterio speakers and optical mouse
A notable feature in the 3000 H desktops is the Power On button on top of the CPU, to ensure that the user doesn’t have to bend while switching on the power.
Lenovo 3000 H desktop featuers a unique protection from anti-bacterial keyboards from Lenovo. These keyboards are coated with an antimicrobial resin, which are released during operation killing bacteria and germs that may be harmful.
Lenovo 3000 H desktop feature advanced Serial ATA (SATA) technology which enable these desktop computer work more efficiently and perform better. This new hard drive interface allows for data transfer rates of up to 150 megabytes per second.
Lenovo 3000 H Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology(2.93 GHz, 533 MHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Intel 945G Express
256MB (upto 4.0GB) RAM - DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200)
40-GB SATA 4,200 rpm hard drive
CD-RW Optical Drive
8 audio ports (6 at rear and 2 in front)
Intel Pro 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network card
56 kbps V.92 Modem
15-inch TFT LCD Monitor
Keyboard, Speakers & Mouse
DOS
The Lenovo 3000 H models retail for Rs 29,490 onwards (exclusive of taxes), and come with a one year warranty
The new Lenovo 3000 H desktop PC, according to company, is targeted at the mainstream home and SOHO segment, and comes with the a unique One Touch Recovery capability on DOS and equally inique a Anti-Bacterial keyboard.
The Lenovo 3000 H is powered by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology, (2.93 GHz, 533 MHz, 1-MB L2 cache), and incorporates features such as Intel 945G Express chipset (motherboard), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 256 MB RAM, CD-RW writer, 40-GB HDD, CD-RW Drive, 15-inch TFT LCD monitor, anti-bacterial keyboard, powerful sterio speakers and optical mouse
A notable feature in the 3000 H desktops is the Power On button on top of the CPU, to ensure that the user doesn’t have to bend while switching on the power.
Lenovo 3000 H desktop featuers a unique protection from anti-bacterial keyboards from Lenovo. These keyboards are coated with an antimicrobial resin, which are released during operation killing bacteria and germs that may be harmful.
Lenovo 3000 H desktop feature advanced Serial ATA (SATA) technology which enable these desktop computer work more efficiently and perform better. This new hard drive interface allows for data transfer rates of up to 150 megabytes per second.
Lenovo 3000 H Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 517 with HT Technology(2.93 GHz, 533 MHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Intel 945G Express
256MB (upto 4.0GB) RAM - DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200)
40-GB SATA 4,200 rpm hard drive
CD-RW Optical Drive
8 audio ports (6 at rear and 2 in front)
Intel Pro 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network card
56 kbps V.92 Modem
15-inch TFT LCD Monitor
Keyboard, Speakers & Mouse
DOS
The Lenovo 3000 H models retail for Rs 29,490 onwards (exclusive of taxes), and come with a one year warranty
acer desktop 330
Acer India has launched its Acer Power 330 desktop PC which is powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor with hyper-threading (HT) technology.
The new Acer Power 330 desktop PC is based on Intel Pentium 4 524 processor with hyper-threading (HT) technology with 3.06 Ghz, EM64T, 1MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz FSB, features system memory of 128 MB DDR RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533/667 RAM), and storage capacity of 40 GB HDD hard drive at 5400 RPM and integrated graphics chipset.
The Acer Power 330 also sports an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN interface, a 52X CD-ROM optical drive, PS/2 Acer Black 104-key keyboard, black PS/2 optical mouse, multiple ports, a 15-inch CRT Black monitor, and on board sound and graphics chipset with shared VRAM (16MB/32-MB).
The Acer Power 330 desktop comes preinstalled with free Linux operating system with limited functionality.
Speaking on the launch of the Acer Power 330, Harish Kohli, GM-sales and marketing, networking and PC client division, Acer India, said, “Now everyone can own a desktop powered by an Intel P4 processor. We are also offering Lifetime Antivirus with all our Acer Power 330 machines.”
Acer Power 330 Desktop PC has following I/O ports:
Two PS/2 ports
Serial port
Parallel port
Eight USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
VGA port
Six audio jacks
Acer Power 330 Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 524 processor(3.06 Ghz, EM64T, 1MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz FSB)
128 MB DDR RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533/667 RAM)
40 GB SATA hard drive, 5400rpm
Integrated graphics with DVMT 3.0
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN interface
52X CD-ROM optical drive
PS/2 Acer Black 104-key keyboard
Black PS/2 optical mouse
15-inch CRT Black monitor
Two PCI slots
PCI Express X1 slot
Embedded Intel HD Audio CODEC, Realtek ALC880
Sterio speakers
CPU Cabnet - 370 (H) x 183 (W) x 450 (D) mm
300 Watt power supply
Intel Pentium 4 HT powered new Acer Power 330 desktop PC is available in India at the incredible price of Rs. 17,999 with one year of warranty.
The new Acer Power 330 desktop PC is based on Intel Pentium 4 524 processor with hyper-threading (HT) technology with 3.06 Ghz, EM64T, 1MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz FSB, features system memory of 128 MB DDR RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533/667 RAM), and storage capacity of 40 GB HDD hard drive at 5400 RPM and integrated graphics chipset.
The Acer Power 330 also sports an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN interface, a 52X CD-ROM optical drive, PS/2 Acer Black 104-key keyboard, black PS/2 optical mouse, multiple ports, a 15-inch CRT Black monitor, and on board sound and graphics chipset with shared VRAM (16MB/32-MB).
The Acer Power 330 desktop comes preinstalled with free Linux operating system with limited functionality.
Speaking on the launch of the Acer Power 330, Harish Kohli, GM-sales and marketing, networking and PC client division, Acer India, said, “Now everyone can own a desktop powered by an Intel P4 processor. We are also offering Lifetime Antivirus with all our Acer Power 330 machines.”
Acer Power 330 Desktop PC has following I/O ports:
Two PS/2 ports
Serial port
Parallel port
Eight USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
VGA port
Six audio jacks
Acer Power 330 Desktop PC Features
Intel Pentium 4 524 processor(3.06 Ghz, EM64T, 1MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz FSB)
128 MB DDR RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533/667 RAM)
40 GB SATA hard drive, 5400rpm
Integrated graphics with DVMT 3.0
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN interface
52X CD-ROM optical drive
PS/2 Acer Black 104-key keyboard
Black PS/2 optical mouse
15-inch CRT Black monitor
Two PCI slots
PCI Express X1 slot
Embedded Intel HD Audio CODEC, Realtek ALC880
Sterio speakers
CPU Cabnet - 370 (H) x 183 (W) x 450 (D) mm
300 Watt power supply
Intel Pentium 4 HT powered new Acer Power 330 desktop PC is available in India at the incredible price of Rs. 17,999 with one year of warranty.
Dell inspiron laptop
The Inspiron 2100's svelte 1-inch profile and 3.5-pound weight belie the power packed inside the rugged magnesium alloy case. The $1899 base unit sports a 700-MHz Pentium III processor; a 5GB hard drive; 64MB of RAM; a 12.1-inch, 1024 by 768 active-matrix screen; an ATI Rage Mobility graphics card with 4MB of SGRAM; a 56-kbps V.90 modem; a 10/100 ethernet port; and your choice of either Windows Millennium or 2000. In addition, you get a Type II PC Card; USB, monitor, parallel, and PS/2 ports to accompany an external drive bay; and a built-in microphone. On the other hand, a CD-ROM drive will cost you an extra $99.
The fancier $2223 shipping unit I tested was spruced up with Windows Me, a nearly 10GB hard drive, 128MB of SDRAM, and an optional convertible external drive bay that held Dell's $199 DVD-ROM drive. I found typing quite comfortable on the 95-percent-of-standard-size keyboard, and Dell's Synaptics Touchpad was remarkably responsive.
The unit's battery life of 2.5 hours is about average for a notebook today. The 2100's performance was respectable, too: Its PC WorldBench 2000 score of 127 is in line with the marks recorded by other notebooks with its configuration.
The Dell Inspiron 2100 may be just right for users who seek a laptop that can fit any carrying case as well as handle a much larger PC's workload.
The fancier $2223 shipping unit I tested was spruced up with Windows Me, a nearly 10GB hard drive, 128MB of SDRAM, and an optional convertible external drive bay that held Dell's $199 DVD-ROM drive. I found typing quite comfortable on the 95-percent-of-standard-size keyboard, and Dell's Synaptics Touchpad was remarkably responsive.
The unit's battery life of 2.5 hours is about average for a notebook today. The 2100's performance was respectable, too: Its PC WorldBench 2000 score of 127 is in line with the marks recorded by other notebooks with its configuration.
The Dell Inspiron 2100 may be just right for users who seek a laptop that can fit any carrying case as well as handle a much larger PC's workload.
Dell inspiron laptop
The Dell Inspiron 1520 series consists of two models. The Inspiron 1520 is built around an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and (in the case of higher-end models) the new Centrino Duo platform, while the Inspiron 1521 trades Intel for an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor and chipset. Aside from processor choices, Dell is also offering color choices: if buyers don't like the traditional white or black case, they can opt for red, blue, green, yellow, brown, or pink. We've seen colorful laptops before--most recently in the Sony VAIO CR series--but we've never seen a colored laptop with as many configuration options as the Dell Inspiron 1520 series offers. Add to that such media-friendly options as a built-in Webcam or Blu-Ray disc drive, and the Dell Inspiron 1520 series will definitely appeal to home users who want a solid all-around laptop with a high degree of customization
Starting price
$749
Processor
AMD Turion 64 X2 up to 2.2GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo up to 2.2GHz
Memory
Up to 4GB of 667MHz
Hard drive
Up to 160GB
Graphics
Integrated: ATI Radeon Xpress X1270 or Mobile Intel GMA X3100Discrete: Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS (128MB) or Nvidia GeForce Go 8600M GT (256MB)
Chipset
ATI 690T/600SB or Mobile Intel Express 965PM/GM
Operating system
Windows Vista (all editions)
Dimensions (WDH)
14.1x10.6x1.5-1.7 inches
Screen size (diagonal)
15.4 inches
System weight
6.4 pounds
Category
Midsize
Though the Inspiron 1520 series' feature set is largely average for the midsize category, a few key items stand out. For example, the laptop's 15.4-inch wide-screen display can be configured with a sharp 1,440x900 or even sharper 1,920x1,200 native resolution. Users who want always-on connectivity can opt for integrated WWAN from Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T (though you'll have to subscribe to the carriers' data service). And buyers of the Intel-based Inspiron 1520 will have the option to include a Blu-Ray drive in their system--still a rare choice outside the realm of premium desktop replacement laptops. Of course, these finer features will drive the Inspiron 1520 series well above the $749 starting price, but many home users will appreciate the option to customize their laptop to fit their needs and lifestyles.
Dell has also borrowed a few handy design features from its other laptop lines and incorporated them into the Inspiron 1520 series. First, media controls along the front edge, similar to those found on the XPS line of laptops, let you easily control disc playback. From the Latitude line, the Inspiron 1520 has adopted a built-in Wi-Fi Catcher, which lets you detect wireless networks even when the laptop's lid is closed or the computer is powered off.
Dell Inspiron 1520 series
Average for midsize category
Video
VGA-out, S-Video
VGA-out, S-Video
Audio
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data
Four USB 2.0 ports, a mini-FireWire, and a multiformat memory card reader
Four USB 2.0 ports, a mini-FireWire, and a multiformat memory card reader
Expansion
PC Card slot
PC Card slot
Networking
Modem, Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Modem, Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth
Optical drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD burner, Blu-ray drive optional on Intel-based models
DVD burner
As often happens with configurable laptops, the price of the Dell Inspiron 1520 series can vary widely depending on your component and feature choices. But we even like the look of the baseline Inspiron 1520 configuration, which incorporates a Core 2 Duo T5250 processor (based on Intel's previous-generation architecture), 1GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for $849. Buyers looking for an even lower price can opt for the baseline Inspiron 1521, which trades the Intel processor for an AMD Turion 64 X2 and costs just $749. These budget-friendly processors won't outrun the latest-generation components, but they should prove sufficient for most home users' needs
Starting price
$749
Processor
AMD Turion 64 X2 up to 2.2GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo up to 2.2GHz
Memory
Up to 4GB of 667MHz
Hard drive
Up to 160GB
Graphics
Integrated: ATI Radeon Xpress X1270 or Mobile Intel GMA X3100Discrete: Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS (128MB) or Nvidia GeForce Go 8600M GT (256MB)
Chipset
ATI 690T/600SB or Mobile Intel Express 965PM/GM
Operating system
Windows Vista (all editions)
Dimensions (WDH)
14.1x10.6x1.5-1.7 inches
Screen size (diagonal)
15.4 inches
System weight
6.4 pounds
Category
Midsize
Though the Inspiron 1520 series' feature set is largely average for the midsize category, a few key items stand out. For example, the laptop's 15.4-inch wide-screen display can be configured with a sharp 1,440x900 or even sharper 1,920x1,200 native resolution. Users who want always-on connectivity can opt for integrated WWAN from Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T (though you'll have to subscribe to the carriers' data service). And buyers of the Intel-based Inspiron 1520 will have the option to include a Blu-Ray drive in their system--still a rare choice outside the realm of premium desktop replacement laptops. Of course, these finer features will drive the Inspiron 1520 series well above the $749 starting price, but many home users will appreciate the option to customize their laptop to fit their needs and lifestyles.
Dell has also borrowed a few handy design features from its other laptop lines and incorporated them into the Inspiron 1520 series. First, media controls along the front edge, similar to those found on the XPS line of laptops, let you easily control disc playback. From the Latitude line, the Inspiron 1520 has adopted a built-in Wi-Fi Catcher, which lets you detect wireless networks even when the laptop's lid is closed or the computer is powered off.
Dell Inspiron 1520 series
Average for midsize category
Video
VGA-out, S-Video
VGA-out, S-Video
Audio
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data
Four USB 2.0 ports, a mini-FireWire, and a multiformat memory card reader
Four USB 2.0 ports, a mini-FireWire, and a multiformat memory card reader
Expansion
PC Card slot
PC Card slot
Networking
Modem, Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Modem, Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth
Optical drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD burner, Blu-ray drive optional on Intel-based models
DVD burner
As often happens with configurable laptops, the price of the Dell Inspiron 1520 series can vary widely depending on your component and feature choices. But we even like the look of the baseline Inspiron 1520 configuration, which incorporates a Core 2 Duo T5250 processor (based on Intel's previous-generation architecture), 1GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for $849. Buyers looking for an even lower price can opt for the baseline Inspiron 1521, which trades the Intel processor for an AMD Turion 64 X2 and costs just $749. These budget-friendly processors won't outrun the latest-generation components, but they should prove sufficient for most home users' needs
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