Due to the increased demand for entry-level and mid-range laptops, DELL introduced the new Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop. The developers made every effort to make the model functional and have an attractive appearance. The laptop turned out to be not only universal, but also quite attractive in terms of cost.
Dell Inspiron M5110: Specifications
The laptop is a budget model from the Inspiron 15R series. It is built on the Intel Huron River platform. Options may be different, which significantly affects the cost of a laptop. The basic model is quite weighty: 2.65 kg with dimensions of 376x260x35.5 mm. It has a large 15.6-inch display. The laptop is equipped with an AMD DC E2-3000M processor, whose frequency is 1.8 GHz. The volume of the drive is impressive: 500 Gb. 4096 MB RAM provides the ability to play modern games. If desired, its volume can be increased. The developers installed the ATI Mobility Radeon HD6380G graphics card on the base model of the laptop. By default, Windows for the Dell Inspiron M5110 uses the seventh version.
As for network adapters, you can connect to the Internet via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Also, the laptop is equipped with various ports: 4 USB 3.0 and USB2.0, VGA, HDMI. The laptop is equipped with a Li-Ion 6 Cell battery, which, under special loads, works without recharging for about 2 hours.
The build quality of the laptop is excellent. There are no backlashes, hangings and squeaks in it.
Appearance
DELL's previous offspring have a pretty attractive design, so the appearance of the Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop is not very different from its predecessors. Thanks to the soft rounded shapes of the laptop looks original. A slight displacement of the cover made of thin metal looks very nice. The glossy sheen is provided by a varnish coating resistant to mechanical damage. There are no prints left on it, which is also a huge advantage. Thanks to the magnificent glossy gloss, the laptop has gained a more stylish and modern look.
On the market, the Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop is presented in brownish-gray tons, but if you want, you can find a laptop with a brighter cover.
The keyboard of the laptop, thanks to the chrome border, has a very stylish look. The touchpad is slightly pressed into the panel and stands out slightly due to the textured surface. Complemented with two keys, it not only looks very beautiful, but also provides convenience when working.
For the back surface and sides of the laptop, thick granular plastic was used, which provides good body rigidity.
Laptop performance
The laptop is equipped with an AMD DC E2-3000M processor, which provides high performance. The laptop is suitable not only for office work or browsing the Internet. Fans of modern games, reviewing the laptop, were pleased with the level of its performance.
The SATA5400 hard drive installed on the Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop has ample capacity for fast data processing.
As for the ATI Mobility Radeon HD6380G, it is the most common in mid-range laptops. The video card allows you to watch movies in high quality and play not very voluminous modern games.
Connectors and Ports
The advantage of the laptop is its high functionality. It has 4 ports for USB second and third generation, an optical DVD-Dual drive , HDMI and VGA outputs and a card reader. It is worth noting the very convenient location of all the connectors and ports to which quick access is provided.
But there were some minuses: because of this arrangement, the size of the laptop was slightly increased.
Keyboard
Despite all the efforts of the developers of the laptop Dell Inspiron M5110, user reviews about its keyboard do not differ approval. Of course, it is worth noting that the keys, thanks to a small deflection, are quite convenient. They are located at an impressive distance, which eliminates accidental clicks. But the canvas is not fixed very securely, which is why the keyboard rattles a little. She also bends slightly in the center.
A distinctive feature of the keyboard of this laptop is a convenient digital unit. Also, its advantages include a pleasant pressing mechanism. When you press the keys, they seem to touch the bottom, which feels good. This feature eliminates accidental omissions when typing.
Key designations are clearly visible and easy to read thanks to a well-chosen font. The indicators located above the keyboard can not be said.
Touchpad
The laptop is equipped with a very convenient touch panel, which does not cause complaints from consumers. It is slightly recessed into the main panel. Its impressive dimensions provide comfortable operation. Also pleasing is the pleasant to the touch surface on which the fingers slide well.
Thanks to the extensive proprietary settings panel, you can set the touchpad with the most suitable parameters for smooth cursor movement, response speed and scrolling. The touchpad buttons are pleasing with their soft, noiseless and large size.
Screen features
For laptops of this level, the Dell Inspiron M5110 display has excellent features. True, with a size of 15.6 inches, the XM5XG_N156B6 matrix is slightly down with a resolution of only 1366x768 pixels. Fans of high definition immediately notice the low density of dots. But at the same time, the display is characterized by good contrast, high color rendering quality and uniform illumination.
Users note how the display's flaws are its glossy surface, due to which it turns into a mirror on a sunny day. But when working indoors or in gloomy weather, such complaints do not arise. Also, viewing angles are not impressive: even with a slight turn, distortions appear. But this is common to all budget laptops.
Sound and its quality
The Dell Inspiron M5110 laptops use pretty good SRS Premium Sound speakers. They provide good sound quality above average. Even at high volumes, no third-party noise appears. To music lovers, most likely, the volume will not be enough, but for ordinary users the sound power is quite suitable.
Also, the sound quality is affected by a not very good speaker layout. Of these, the sound goes down, due to which there is a muffled effect. Although, from another point of view, they very harmoniously complement the design of the laptop. Their location in the cut of the upper edge fits quite organically into the general view.
Cooling system operation
Notebook Dell Inspiron M5110 in normal mode is quite quiet. It does not cause complaints under normal loads. But if he has to perform tasks related to 3D graphics, then the cooling system has to work at full capacity. At the same time, the fans make noise that can be rated above average. And since the laptop, especially its left side, heats up to significant temperatures, the cooling system is simply not able to cope normally with its task.
According to experts, with such a massive case as this laptop, the cooling system could be a little better.
Battery power
The laptop is equipped with a fairly powerful Li-Ion 6 Cell battery, which ensures the laptop’s continuous operation without recharging. Without special loads, it will last about 7 hours. It was possible to achieve such results due to the energy-saving technologies used in the laptop: a discrete video adapter that works through the integrated video card is disabled if it is currently unclaimed.
Under heavy loads, the battery runs much faster, which is reflected in user reviews. Indeed, laptops are often turned off at the most inopportune moment, which causes outrage. But still, in comparison with other budget models, it works for quite a while without connecting to power supply.
Laptop cost
As already noted, the Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop is a budget model, and its price is within 24 thousand rubles. According to users, the cost of this laptop with its high performance and fairly good configuration can not be considered high.
It is also worth noting that only models with a basic configuration have a specified price. Using the processor Core i5-2410M can significantly improve laptop performance. The processors of the lower cost Core i5 will provide the same result. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M graphics card is also suitable for the optimal modification of the Dell Inspiron M5110 laptop. At the same time, its price will increase, but it will fully pay off with high productivity.
Conclusion
Among budget laptops, the model Dell Inspiron M5110 compares favorably with functionality and performance. These qualities allow the laptop to compete with similar products, and occupy a leading position in sales. Of course, the model has some drawbacks, which many experts talking about the laptop talk about. But if you weigh all the pros and cons, then we can conclude that this laptop will be a great acquisition. True, it is worth clarifying that lovers of surround games may be somewhat disappointed with a laptop, but for study or work, this model will be an ideal option.
Very pleased with the opportunity to optimize the system, replacing components that are weak in performance with new ones that open up additional opportunities. It is also worth adding that the laptop is quite easy to disassemble, and parts can be replaced without contacting a service center, which will save a lot.