Dell Inspiron 15R - Intel Core i3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

11
Average:

9
Bad:

2

Pros:

Good build quality, Removable battery, Responsive Touchpad
Blu-ray drive included. Fastest Core i3 processor on the block. Excellent keyboard. Soft mouse buttons. Large 640GB hard drive. HDMI and eSATA.
Good design. Sturdy construction. Competent computing performance. Blu-ray drive. Spacious 640GB hard drive.

Cons:

Lacks a dedicated numpad, Springy feedback from keys
Lackluster battery scores. Not for gamers.

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Last revision on April 12, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Good build quality, Removable battery, Responsive Touchpad
Blu-ray drive included. Fastest Core i3 processor on the block. Excellent keyboard. Soft mouse buttons. Large 640GB hard drive. HDMI and eSATA
Good design. Sturdy construction. Competent computing performance. Blu-ray drive. Spacious 640GB hard drive
Great looks, Durable chassis, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Decent performance and design for a reasonable price; excellent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks a dedicated numpad, Springy feedback from keys
Lackluster battery scores. Not for gamers
The rear placement of USB ports will be irritating to anyone with a thumb drive. Battery life won't survive on a cross-country flight
Some options not available on all configurations
Not as customizable as previous Dells; too many built-in advertising pitches

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell Inspiron 15R is not exactly a laptop that will awe you with its design - the same can be said of its tech specs as well. It has a simple design and its specs are oriented towards those users looking to get a home laptop on an economical...

By PC Advisor on October 28, 2011

The new Dell Inspiron 15R features a Second generation Intel core i3 processor, and provides a slight performance boost over its 2010 predecessor....

By PCWorld India on October 23, 2011

The Dell Inspiron 15R is certainly an affordable notebook considering its specs. It has a Sandy Bridge Intel Core i3-2310M (2.3GHz) processor and integrated Intel Graphics HD 3000 that are heavy hitters for productivity applications and some intensive...

By APC Magazine on August 09, 2011

Dell has impressed us lately with a great range of laptops to suit all users, and the Inspiron 15r N5110 is no exception. It's quite expensive for a mid-range laptop, but still offers great value for money, thanks to its excellent performance. That...

By TechRadar on July 31, 2011

The configuration we received works out to Rs.40,150 from Dell’s website and is inclusive of shipping and delivery costs, which is a very aggressive price. With this kind of feature set and components, you’re set for the next two years, at...

By Tech2 on July 01, 2011

While the Inspiron 15R (N5110) doesn't do all that well in gaming, its CPU is effective in terms of everyday usage. It can also perform well with applications that have higher processing demands (3D modelling, 1080p video encoding and so on). Its...

By DigitalVersus on June 10, 2011

The Dell Inspiron 15R notebook was able to make a positive impression in our test. Dell supplies you with a well manufactured notebook with good office performance for not quite 500 euros. Even individualists can take delight on the Inspiron 15R due...

By NotebookCheck on May 21, 2011

Decent performance and a good selection of expansion ports are the 15R's highlights, but its overall build quality and decent screen make it an award winner....

By Expert Reviews on April 24, 2011

The Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 is a cheap laptop with good speed and it includes nice features such as HDMI and USB 3.0. It also has a customisable lid so that you can install a design of your choice. However, its build quality is a little creaky, and...

By Good Gear Guide on March 29, 2011

The Dell Inspiron 15R-1847MRB is a starter desktop replacement that has plenty of horsepower as long as you steer clear of 3D intensive games and road travel. Buy it nowMore from DellShop for other Dell Business Laptops. Click here. Shop for other...

By PC Mag on January 28, 2011

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