Dell Inspiron 17R N7010

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

8
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

Intel Wireless Display (WiDi). Big 640GB hard drive. Great navigating experience. Nice design. No bloatware.
Stylish looks, Very good build quality, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad.
Great processing speeds. 6GB of RAM. Cavernous 640GB hard drive. WiMax-ready. Intel Wireless Display included.

Cons:

No 1080p resolution. Battery life was less than desirable.
Some options not available on all configurations.

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Last revision on May 11, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Intel Wireless Display (WiDi). Big 640GB hard drive. Great navigating experience. Nice design. No bloatware
Stylish looks, Very good build quality, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Great processing speeds. 6GB of RAM. Cavernous 640GB hard drive. WiMax-ready. Intel Wireless Display included
Fast Core i5 processor. Great raw horsepower. Nice 17-inch widescreen. Excellent typing experience. Flawless constructed mouse buttons
Display brightness, Workmanship & stability, Sound system with subwoofer, Value for money ratio
Great performance for its class. HDMI-out and eSATA ports. Barely any pre-installed bloatware
Moderate price for a 17-inch laptop; eye-catching design; decent battery life for size

Reviewers Didn't Like

No 1080p resolution. Battery life was less than desirable
Some options not available on all configurations
Lacks graphics power. Bigger battery needed
Doesn't have Blu-ray or dedicated graphics. A bit pricey compared with its peers
Fan control, Poor black value/contrast
Lid collects fingerprint smudges. No ExpressCard slot or FireWire port
Weak 3D performance, despite discrete graphics chip; no Blu-ray drive; tinny speakers

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB shows that chic doesn't necessary mean that it needs to be made of metal. This desktop replacement laptop also has a slew of creature comforts, all for a reasonable price. Buy it nowMore from Dell Shop for other Dell...

By PC Mag on March 02, 2011

For shoppers interested in an affordable 17-inch desktop replacement notebook, the Dell Inspiron 17R is a very good choice. Starting at $499, the 17R offers the latest Intel Core processors, Intel GMA HD integrated graphics, optional ATI HD4570 dedicated graphics, and optional Intel Wi-Di for viewing HD movies wirelessly. The new design looks great, with equally impressive build quality inside...

By Notebook Review on November 17, 2010

Between 15 and 16 inches might be the most common laptop size, but if you're looking for a desktop replacement you probably want a bigger screen. This is where the 17.3in Dell Inspiron 17R comes in. Available in a wide range of configurations, with...

By Trusted Reviews on September 03, 2010

Dell's Inspiron range has long been one of the better consumer lines we've seen, offering a string of high-quality machines at low prices. The Inspiron 17R is its latest big-screen media centre and, despite its poor battery life, is an impressive...

By TechRadar on July 29, 2010

The Inspiron 17R in the configuration at hand, with an Intel Core i5 CPU and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphic card, has more than sufficient reserves for daily use. Only losses in terms of resolution and detail levels have to be accepted in games for...

By NotebookCheck on July 01, 2010

This big, stylish $850 laptop has discrete graphics for a little extra video oomph. It's a great deal if you want a 17-inch LCD, but less so if you're a gamer....

By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2010

The Dell 17R-2950MRB laptop provides plenty of processing power and storage for avid videographers and photographers, but gamers should look somewhere else....

By PC Mag on October 12, 2010

The Dell Inspiron 17R-2248MRB has good horsepower and an excellent user experience, but it doesn't pamper you with features....

By PC Mag on September 27, 2010

Offering average features for a 17.3-inch laptop, the Dell Inspiron 17R-2211OBK excels in...

By PC Mag on July 01, 2010

Après 13 pages de lecture intense, vous voilà enfin arrivés au bilan. Avant d'en venir aux observations générales, pouvons-nous distinguer des modèles sur les neuf machines testées ? Oui, trois...

By Clubic on August 27, 2010

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