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Dell Inspiron 15 (M5030) Review

The Pros: Very inexpensive; Comfy keyboard; Stays cool and doesnt overheat


The Cons: No HDMI; Short battery life 


The Bottom Line: The Dell Inspiron 15 (M5030) offers a large screen and all the necessary features for basic computing at a very good price. It is an affordable notebook that is adequate for everyday computer activities such as surfing the web, updating Facebook, and playing games. 


The Dell Inspiron series includes good-looking notebooks with plenty of power at affordable prices. These notebooks are traditionally available with many optional features but arent a master of any particular task. The Inspiron 15 is one of Dells notebooks that offer good performance at a value price. The Inspiron 15 M5030 is a basic black rectangle that weights in at about 5.6 pounds. Its glossy black lid adds a stylish flare to this notebook including the embossed chrome Dell logo in the center of the lid. When you open up the notebook, youll find everything is matte black. The keyboard has a traditional layout with the keys positioned more closely together. There can be a little noise from the keys when typing, but its nothing to whine about. The touchpad is roomy and extremely responsive. 


The 15.6 inch display has a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, making the screens colors look bright. The sound filled up the room when I cranked up Foster the Peoples Pumped up kicks, but at full volume the sound got a little distorted. The Inspiron 15 has three USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, and a VGA port. There is also a DVD burner on the right side of the notebook. 


The Inspiron 15 M5030 is a great notebook to get if youll be happy with a notebook that is equipped with components necessary for basic computing activities or on a budget. If you want something bigger than a netbook but still at a decent price, the Inspiron 15 M5030 is definitely one to consider buying.

Memory Type	DDR3
Video Card	ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250
Display Port	VGA
Wireless Type	IEEE 802.11 G
USB Ports	3
Screen Resolution	1366 x 768
Battery	6-cell
Weight	5.6 lbs

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