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Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV

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$669.99 - $695.99

Summary: A 17.3-inch laptop tested with Windows 8, Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor, 6GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 1TB hard drive.

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Type: 17- to 18-inch laptops

About - Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV
The Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV is a 17.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1600 x 900. It has 6GB of memory and a 1000GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. The Inspiron i17R-1316SLV has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 4 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. The Inspiron i17R-1316SLV measures 16.4 inches wide by 1.5 inches high by 10.9 inches deep and it weighs 7.1lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About - Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV

The Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV is a 17.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1600 x 900. It has 6GB of memory and a 1000GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed.

The Inspiron i17R-1316SLV has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 4 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.

The Inspiron i17R-1316SLV measures 16.4 inches wide by 1.5 inches high by 10.9 inches deep and it weighs 7.1lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About This Brand
Inspiron is Dell's mass-market line of laptops and desktops. For higher performance and gaming systems, Dell offers the XPS line. For hard-core gamers, Dell offers Alienware systems. Inspiron One and XPS One are its all-in-one brand with optional touch screen.
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About This Brand

Inspiron is Dell's mass-market line of laptops and desktops. For higher performance and gaming systems, Dell offers the XPS line. For hard-core gamers, Dell offers Alienware systems. Inspiron One and XPS One are its all-in-one brand with optional touch screen.

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Features & Specs - Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. Display size (in.)	17.3
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. Processor	Core i5-3210M
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time. Memory (GB)	6
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive. Storage (GB)	1000
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games. Video memory (MB)	NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs. Blu-ray or DVD	D
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas. Wi-Fi type (802.11)	n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee. WiMAX	No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.) Memory-card reader	Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing. Built-in webcam	Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive. eSATA port	No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters. Thunderbolt port	No
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SAM

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Washington, DC

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Cursor jumps around

12/10/2012

Pros

Adequate Storage

Large Screen

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I have had a major problem with the cursor moving to another line in the middle of typing something. This is really time consuming when you are trying to work and have to redo what you've just typed. The laptop has also randomly disconnected from my work network causing me to lose work. I know of 5 other people that have the same problem with their Dell Inspiron laptops, yet Dell tech service claims it is not a common problem.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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