Dell Inspiron 17R 5720

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Solid productivity performance Reasonably priced. Uses the latest Core i5 technology. Robust audio output.
The Dell Inspiron 17R is a big, desk-filling laptop for not much money, built into a similar chassis to Dell's recently reviewed, and more expensive, 17R SE model.

Cons:

Short battery life. Reflective screen. Integrated graphics
The Inspiron 17R has low screen resolution for a 17-inch laptop, no discrete graphics, and no clickpad.

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Last revision on January 27, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Solid productivity performance Reasonably priced. Uses the latest Core i5 technology. Robust audio output
The Dell Inspiron 17R is a big, desk-filling laptop for not much money, built into a similar chassis to Dell's recently reviewed, and more expensive, 17R SE model

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short battery life. Reflective screen. Integrated graphics
The Inspiron 17R has low screen resolution for a 17-inch laptop, no discrete graphics, and no clickpad

Expert reviews and ratings

We've been so swamped with Windows 8 tablets and Ultrabooks in recent months that it actually makes a nice change to see a good old-fashioned desktop replacement laptop machine arrive for once. See: more laptop reviews . Dell's Inspiron 17R is big...

By PC Advisor on April 23, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 17R isn't the notebook to go for if you need a true road warrior machine. It's too large and heavy, with merely mediocre battery life. But if you're after a system for general usage that is particularly good for group audiovisual...

By IT Pro Portal on November 13, 2012

The new Dell Inspiron 17R (model 5720) desktop replacement laptop offers solid Core-i5 performance at a very reasonable price. You don't get much in the way of battery life and the integrated graphics solution is nothing to rave about, but it is a good...

By PC Mag on September 28, 2012

If you need maximum screen size at a minimum price, the basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R is powerful enough for everyday tasks, but the lower screen resolution is a constant reminder of its budget...

By cnet on August 23, 2012

Calling the Dell Inspiron 17R a desktop replacement is a little unfair, since it's not really in the league of the performance desktops that dominate the category. The Inspiron 17R is a solid machine if you're looking for a large screen on a budget,...

By PC Advisor on October 04, 2012

Dell has made a real beast of a laptop. Weighing in at over 3kg and with a 17.3in display the Inspiron 17R is designed as a desktop-replacement model that won't leave the house often, if ever.This laptop has a chunky plastic design. The lid is coated...

By Computeractive on August 15, 2012

Das Dell Inspiron 17R präsentiert sich im Test als gut ausgestattetes, solides Multimedia-Notebook. Die Eingabegeräte sind ordentlich und durch den Wechsel des Displaydeckels (Switch) lässt sich das Gerät individuell anpassen. Auch die verbauten...

By notebookinfo.de on October 04, 2012

Mit der neuen Inspiron 17R-Serie stellt Dell einen Allrounder für den Alltag vor. Das Gerät kann sowohl zum Surfen im Internet oder zum Arbeiten im Büro, als auch Abend zum Film schauen oder zum Spielen genutzt werden. Die Core i5-CPU und die...

By review-center.de on July 10, 2012