Computers are very tightly embedded in everyday life. Mobile computers, commonly referred to as laptops or laptops, have become especially popular. Modern devices of this type may well argue in performance with full-fledged PCs. That is why they are so popular. Standing apart in this series is the Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop. Its characteristics are such that it can no longer compete with modern devices. But at one time this device was a true legend. And it was the first laptop company based on AMD. Consider the legend worth more, since this laptop can still work fine. And its acquisition is also possible.
Appearance and design
The design of this laptop returns us to the good old "zero". It is quite thick (especially compared to modern laptops), has a small touchpad with large buttons and such a rarity as an ExpressCard slot. This has not happened for a long time. The matrix of the screen can be either matte or glossy. The laptop itself is made of thick plastic, which does not bend under any conditions. A special charm is given to the device by a special latch for fixing the cover. Until you move the slider, it is not possible to open the laptop. On the front edge are the speaker holes, which are directed slightly upward. This arrangement improves sound perception. The keyboard is a classic type. There are no "island" buttons. This is the laptop Dell Inspiron 1501. Specifications, we will consider further.
Screen
The laptop display is represented by a TN-matrix with surprisingly wide viewing angles. This parameter at Dell is comparable to modern IPS-matrices (albeit cheap). Only a few models came with a matte display. The vast majority were carried out in gloss. The color rendition of the screen is extremely good. Colors are not distorted. Black color of the desired depth. This is a common thing for a device such as a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop. The screen is such that it still gives odds to many budget laptops. The display is one of Dell's greatest strengths. Because he was so popular at the time.
Hardware platform
As mentioned above, the laptop is equipped with a processor solution from AMD. The most popular and prevalent was a laptop with a processor like Turion 64. This is a dual-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 2.0 gigahertz. Quite normal, given the year of manufacture. Third level cache is 512 kilobytes. To modern "monsters" with 6 megabytes of cache is very far away. The amount of pre-installed RAM varies from 1 to 2 gigabytes. In any case, the maximum volume for this laptop is 2 gigabytes. These are the main features of the Dell Inspiron 1501. The characteristics of the device’s motherboard are such that the device cannot support large amounts of RAM and hard disk. This laptop was made to work. With all the ensuing consequences.
The video adapter is represented by an integrated solution typical for AMD products of that time: an ATI Mobility chip with 256 megabytes of memory. To display the necessary information and play multimedia content, it is enough. But this adapter is not capable of playing games. The hard drive from the unforgettable Seagate company with a capacity of 160 gigabytes with a spindle speed of 5400 rpm and a cache of 8 megabytes. Great solution for a mobile computer. These are the main features of the Dell Inspiron 1501 hardware platform. The characteristics of the laptop are pretty good. The device was the top device of its time. That is why he is able to work now. Now let's move on to the interfaces.
Interfaces & Slots
The Dell Inspiron 1501, the technical specifications of which we are examining here, was a unique device for its time. In addition to the already mentioned slot for ExpressCard, it had 4 USB ports. All of the second generation, since the third did not yet appear. There is also an RJ-45 connector for connecting a network cable, RJ-11 (connects the built-in modem), a built-in card reader and a connector for connecting a VGA monitor. At the time of the release of the laptop, the set was "royal". It is also worth mentioning the presence of a Wi-Fi transmitter with decent speed and a Bluetooth adapter. As a bonus, a writer with the ability to record Blu-ray optical media. Generally an unprecedented option at that time in laptops. As a sound device, a card from SigmaTel is used. It’s good that not weak crafts from "Realtek". In general, for its time the laptop was crammed with equipment of the latest generation. Which led to its high cost.
Reviews of experts about the laptop
What do IT professionals say about the Dell Inspiron 1501? Its characteristics allow us to hope that the reviews will be exclusively positive. Far from it. There were also negative ones. But first, what I liked.
The vast majority of specialists noted the processor of the device. According to them, this is the best "stone" in its segment. It produces 2.1 gigahertz per core. This is unprecedented power for mobile devices in 2009. Equipping the laptop was also praised: a huge number of slots (even the rarest ones) make it possible to connect anything to the device. A lot of laudatory odes were expressed to the keyboard: the classic layout, soft key travel.
And now that did not like. Oddly enough, the device screen was criticized. Rather, its glossy version. Under direct sunlight it was impossible to see anything on the display. Brightness is clearly not enough. Also, experts criticized the small amount of hard drive. But this is not a problem - it can be easily replaced. In principle, that’s all. There are many more positive aspects.
Conclusion
So, we examined the laptop Dell Inspiron 1501. The technical characteristics of the device are such that it can be used in our time. Despite the fact that it was released in 2009. Such a laptop will be inexpensive. An excellent quality replacement for the current flimsy state employees. The only negative is the outdated hardware platform. If RAM and Winchester can be replaced, then this will not work with the processor and video card. You will have to use a laptop exclusively for surfing the Internet and watching movies. Games are too tough for him. But there is nothing to worry about. But the device is very reliable.