The new laptop on the Dell Inspiron 7720 mobile device market has attracted the attention of many users, because it is presented in the niche of gaming gadgets that can completely replace a personal computer. Naturally, this sounds rather suspicious. The reader is given the opportunity to get to know the gadget closer, see a full review, find out the technical specifications and see the photo of the device. Owner reviews will help potential buyers decide whether the new product can satisfy their requirements or not.
Packaging and equipment
Notebook Dell Inspiron 7720 comes in a regular cardboard box, made in the form of a diplomat with a plastic handle. On the packaging display is the manufacturer’s logo and the outline of the laptop, made in white paint. At one of the ends of the box, the owner will find a brief description of the technical characteristics of the device. A rather strange approach to the buyer was chosen by Dell, because a device with a price of 45,000 rubles a priori should have a more attractive package.
In the configuration, in addition to a laptop, charger, driver disk and instructions, the consumer will not find anything useful. As fans of computer games note in their reviews, it would be nice for any buyer to see a mouse-mouse in the kit, because in the process of acquiring a mobile device, many simply forget to buy a control tool.
Appearance and design
The anodized aluminum in the finish of the Dell Inspiron 7720 notebook gives the device excellent durability; the owner will not be able to hear creaks or extraneous noises when trying to deform the cover or base. This conclusion also applies to the hinges, which are soundly made, and when the lid is opened, they make no sounds, however, as the owners note in their reviews, it will take a lot of force to raise the screen.
All corners of the case are rounded, and the plastic cover is made in carbon style. Although the device looks compact in appearance, there can be no question of its constant transportation - 3.5 kilograms is rather difficult to move. This laptop definitely refers to stationary gadgets, not mobile ones. It has a full-sized keyboard (there is even a digital unit), there is a magnificent touchpad with a matte finish.
Interfaces & Ports
Fans of working with optical drives will appreciate the presence of a DVD writer, which the manufacturer placed on the right side of the Dell Inspiron 7720 laptop. There are also two USB 3.0 ports, an RJ-45 network connector and a Kensington lock on the panel . The left panel of the laptop has more interfaces: a power supply connector, an analog D-Sub video output, one HDMI port, two USB 3.0 inputs and inputs for connecting headphones and a microphone.
It is worth noting that on the left side there is also a radiator grill for the cooling system through which hot air is drawn from the laptop. On the front panel is a card reader that supports several formats of memory cards. The manufacturer left the back panel of the laptop without any interfaces, which is quite convenient when working in the prone position.
The inner world of the gaming gadget
The Dell Inspiron 7720 laptop turned out to be too massive in comparison with similar devices on the mobile market - the photo of all gaming devices placed in one row highlights only one leader in terms of bulkiness. Removing the protective cover on the bottom of the case, the owner will understand that the proposal to replace the laptop with a personal computer is not a marketing move.
The device has two compartments for installing a hard drive form factor 2.5 inches. One compartment is already occupied by the hard drive. To increase the amount of RAM there is a second free slot. The device also has two independent connectors for installing PCI Express mini Card. In these ports, you can install a 3G-module, SSD-disk, TV-tuner, video card and the like components that can expand the functionality of the laptop.
Most important component
There are millions of expensive laptops, but everyone has the same problem - a cheap TN + Film-matrix, which cannot adequately transmit colors and shades. This also includes the laptop Dell Inspiron 7720. The characteristics of the other parameters of the screen are trying to dampen the indignation of the owner. The native screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 dpi (FullHD), and the aspect ratio is 16: 9, which is already the standard for modern games and multimedia content.
The screen coverage is matte, there is a WLED backlight, and, as many reviews of this laptop in the media show, this solution helps the matrix to transmit rich colors and real black. The horizontal viewing angles are standard 170 degrees, but vertically the user will have to align the laptop cover - the angle is limited to 120 degrees.
Performance
Many potential buyers are more interested in the performance characteristics of the Dell Inspiron 7720. The manufacturer has something to surprise its fans:
- Intel processors based on Core i5 and Core i7 cores with a clock frequency of 2.4-3.4 GHz;
- RAM is installed by one 8 GB module, but the user can double the volume independently by purchasing and installing a similar chip in the device (it is generally recommended to buy two identical modules for synchronous operation);
- a 2 GB NVIDIA Geforce GT 650M-based video adapter running on the GDDR5 bus will brighten up loneliness for lovers of dynamic games;
- a hard drive with a capacity of 1 TB, operating at a speed of 5400 rpm, clearly spoils the speed characteristics of the device, so the upgrade professionals recommend starting with it in their reviews on upgrading the laptop to improve overall performance.
Notebook Features
The Dell Inspiron 7720 mobile device, which was reviewed by experts, revealed many oddities that the future owner should know about. Firstly, there are complaints about the operation of a wireless Wi-Fi module based on Intel's proprietary chipset. The manufacturer claims data transfer at a speed of 300 Mb / s. In fact, during the testing process nobody managed to exceed the parameter of 220 megabits per second. Secondly, the installed 100-megabit port for connecting to a local network is embarrassing - in the courtyard of the 21st century, all manufacturers install only gigabit modules.
The pleasant things include the presence of the Bluetooth module version 4.0, which supports all existing technologies. The owners will appreciate the webcam with a resolution of 1 megapixel, which can recognize faces. Music lovers will definitely like the built-in audio system, in which there are two speakers and one real subwoofer. As the owners of the laptop in their reviews, computer speakers do not have a place on the table, the built-in speaker system produces excellent sound.
Owners opinion
The review, description, photos and technical specifications are able to introduce the potential buyer to the product, but only feedback from the owners of the Dell Inspiron 7720 laptop will be able to push to purchase. Reviews in the media are more positive, because this is not so much about a gaming laptop, how much about a full replacement of a personal computer, which not only takes up a lot of space, but also makes a loud noise. Judging by the presence of various interfaces inside and outside the case, the new product will easily satisfy all the whims of the user in terms of connecting additional devices.
No user has any complaints about the device’s power - a modern processor, a large amount of memory and an expensive discrete video adapter will allow you to cope with any resource-intensive game. But people whose profession is inextricably linked with graphics and design, note the low color rendering of the laptop screen, the matrix is more suitable for office workers who want to brighten up the lunch break, and businessmen.
Finally
Summing up the review of the new mobile market notebook Dell Inspiron 7720, we can make an unambiguous conclusion: the manufacturer has achieved its goals. It was necessary to present an alternative to a personal computer in the form of a compact device - this was done in the company's laboratories. And then it is up to the potential buyer to decide whether he needs a portable gaming device or not. The power of the processor and the amount of installed RAM is enough for any user to work comfortably in any application (including 3D), you can not even worry about this. But the portability of the device has serious problems, the battery will withstand several hours of continuous operation, but the weight and dimensions of many owners will seem too large. In any case, it is up to the final consumer to decide whether the laptop is worthy of his attention or not.