Dell Inspiron 17 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 54 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

31
Average:

6
Bad:

10

Pros:

Elegant and slim casing.
Aluminum lid.
Decent build.

Cons:

Bulky lid due to touchscreen.
No dedicated graphics card.

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Last revision on January 4, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Elegant and slim casing
Aluminum lid
Decent build
Touchscreen
Easy maintenance
Good input devices
Screen's good contrast
Swift yet energy efficient processor
Full power even in battery mode
Quiet operation
Low temperature development
Decent speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bulky lid due to touchscreen
No dedicated graphics card
Few USB ports
No Gigabit LAN
Sluggish hard drive
Low gaming power
Reflective screen with bluish cast
Interfaces on the front sides
Chassis is not resistant to twisting
Few sockets
Weak keyboard feedback

Expert reviews and ratings

In review: Dell Inspiron 17-5758. Test model provided by Dell Germany.The predecessor was good. The Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is only a small update, and many of our points of critique remained unchanged: There are still only a few interfaces, which are...

By NotebookCheck on September 09, 2015

Large, but not in charge: Dell's Inspiron 17 5000 is a desktop replacement with several good points, but performance shortcomings make us recommend a step up from the base configuration. Read...

By Computer Shopper on January 27, 2015

The Dell Inspiron 17 5000 is a nice-looking desktop-replacement laptop that offers good productivity performance and decent battery life for a very affordable...

By PC Mag on November 13, 2014

Overall, the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 is a fine choice if you're looking for a laptop that has a premium feel, with a slightly less-than-premium price tag. For $1,149, the notebook boasts good components, a beautiful high-definition display and a great...

By TechRadar AU on July 25, 2014

Dell has updated many of its laptops recently, and it seems that anything with the '7000' suffix now has a slimmer design and a smart new aluminium casing. The Dell Inspiron 17 is the latest model to join the 7000 club, and while it's not exactly an...

By PC Advisor on May 14, 2014

The Dell Inspiron 17 7000 Series is an elegant laptop with a MacBook-inspired design that's very well manufactured. But it's a hefty 17" device that doesn't exactly make you want to carry it around all day, which is why it's odd they used a...

By DigitalVersus on February 28, 2014

This sturdy desktop replacement provides plenty of power and a 17.3in screen at a very low price...

By Expert Reviews on May 12, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 17-3721 offers a large and sharp 17.3-inch display and solid Windows 8 performance at a very affordable...

By LaptopMag on March 12, 2013

This laptop computer is ideal for the college student who needs a lot of basic...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

Dell's Inspiron brand has been around for ages and has seen plenty of transformations in its time. These days it represents Dell's entry-level, value range, which is why its netbooks go by the title Inspiron Mini. At the opposite end of this spectrum is...

By Trusted Reviews on March 27, 2010

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