The line of laptops Dell Inspiron 1525, positioned on the world market in a budget class, can rightfully be considered the best in the multimedia category. The thing is that the manufacturer, focusing on affordable cost for customers, provided his product with the necessary communications that are in demand on the mobile market. Overview, specifications and user reviews will allow you to learn more about this interesting laptop.
Advantageous position
Introducing the new Inspiron modification to the market, Dell representatives decided to remove all competitors from the shelves, otherwise they simply could not explain the huge number of inexpensive laptops that differ not only in cost but also in built-in components. Dell Inspiron 1525 has about a hundred models in the world market, which means that no user can leave the store without buying: affordable price, performance, appearance and multimedia - all requirements are met.
But fans of resource-intensive dynamic games are unlikely to find something interesting among the products of this line. After all, all multimedia laptops are equipped only with integrated graphics cards. Apparently, it was the lack of a discrete video adapter that allowed the manufacturer to reduce the price of Inspiron mobile devices.
First meeting
Notebook Dell, regardless of version, differs from its competitors in impeccable build quality and excellent packaging. So, in the box, in addition to the mobile device itself, the user will find: a battery, a charger, an instruction manual, a cover for transporting a laptop, an RJ-45 and RJ-11 cable, driver disks. Some modifications of the mobile device that are offered for purchase without the Windows operating system are equipped with a disc with the free FreeDOS system.
As for the build quality, here even the most demanding buyer will not be able to find fault with the laptop. The case of the mobile device is made of high-strength plastic, which is unrealistic to damage. All joints in the laptop are even, there are no distortions. Some customers may not like the gadget's lid, as raising the display with one hand is very difficult due to the high stiffness of the hinges. On the other hand, this solution allows you to set the laptop screen at any angle.
Design and ergonomics
The mobile device Dell Inspiron 1525, whose price is in the range of 10,000 rubles, primarily attracts the attention of the fair sex. The fact is that the manufacturer paid attention to the design of the laptop. The buyer can choose the right device even for the color of the tie, because in the assortment of the manufacturer there are models in different colors. The manufacturer did not stop on a wide range of saturated colors and introduced laptops to the market, the lid of which is decorated with beautiful patterns resembling tattoos.
With ergonomics, things are better. All sides of the laptop have bevels, and the plastic itself has a matte finish. A mobile device can be safely carried in one hand, holding with just two fingers - it will not slip out of your hands.
LCD operation
Judging by user reviews, the Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop is considered to be a weak link, as this is the only element in the mobile device that has gathered a lot of negatives around it. The matrix from the manufacturer Samsung is made using TN + Film technology. The large-format, glossy 15-inch display does not have LED-backlighting, which means that the user will not be able to enjoy comfortable work in nature on a sunny day, and viewing the video content in a large company will not bring much pleasure.
Small viewing angles, glare on the screen and poor color rendering negate comfortable work on the laptop. In the Windows operating system, the situation with a poor-quality display is corrected by the video adapter driver, which allows the user to control the brightness and contrast of the screen. It is rather strange that the manufacturer did not solve this problem in hardware, because the margin of brightness, as practice shows, the Samsung matrix is unlimited.
Sound Controller Operation
Demonstration of the decent work of multimedia in laptops series Dell Inspiron 1525 begins with the sound card. It is worth paying tribute to the manufacturer for the fact that he seriously approached this issue. Almost all manufacturers of mobile devices abandoned the SigmaTel HDA controller, because it is irrationally using battery resources. But in terms of sound quality, it is customary to compare it with an external audio card Creative EMU0202.
The eight-channel 7.1 system, support for 24-bit sound and a powerful amplifier for a compact device demonstrate really high-quality sound to those around you. True, we are talking only about the sound that can be heard with the help of headphones, or connected external speakers, because the speaker built into the case is good for nothing.
Interfaces & Connectors
The fact that the rear panel is completely occupied by the Dell Inspiron 1525 battery is good. At least, the laptop does not take up much space on the table, you can take it with you to bed, without fear of damaging the devices connected to the back. But the manufacturer was still greedy with the interfaces, because the 15-inch device is capable of a larger number of useful connectors. The integrated optical DVD drive and two USB ports on one side and with an interface for connecting power look poor.
At the second end of the interface is twice as many. The manufacturer managed to place three popular outputs for connecting video devices (VGA, HDMI and S-Vidio), and also installed two USB ports and network interfaces (RJ-45 and RJ-11). In versions that are equipped with a 3G modem or GSM module, SIM card slots are hidden under the laptop’s battery. The location is extremely inconvenient, because when you install "SIM" you need to completely turn off the mobile device.
Input Devices
You can talk about the keyboard of Inspiron laptops for hours, because the manufacturer paid attention to the end user and did everything possible to make working with text a pleasure for the owner. All keyboard keys are not only separate, but also have small chamfers on the upper faces, increasing the physical distance between the buttons. The keys themselves are high and have a long stroke with a soft return to the finger - strongly reminiscent of the A4Tech series of gaming keyboards . But the lack of a digital unit in the 15-inch device is a serious minus. The inscriptions on the buttons are applied qualitatively and are unlikely to be erased.
Also, the attention of buyers is attracted to themselves in the laptop Dell Inspiron 1525 touchpad. Its dimensions are too small for such a large case, and it is not very clear why the manufacturer took such a step. The touch pad does not support the touchpad, and its surface is covered with gloss. Two mechanical buttons are also not attractive, but there are no complaints about their work.
Mobile device performance
The Inspiron notebook series features dual-core Intel processors. This includes both the expensive Core 2 Duo and the budget representatives of Celeron. Judging by the feedback from users, crystals perfectly cope with the tasks. But many do not have enough RAM, because the manufacturer equipped all its products with two gigabytes of RAM. True, the volume can be doubled (an additional slot is provided), but this event is already at the expense of the owner.
All owners of the laptop Dell Inspiron 1525 hard drive will delight. It has a large volume (250-750 GB) and works quite quickly. The integrated video adapter handles multimedia, but for games it is not enough. The fact is that the graphics accelerator at the hardware level is limited by 256 megabytes of video memory. Yes, and there are problems with DirectX, because only the 9th version is supported at the hardware level.
Wireless and wired interfaces
In addition to the built-in Wi-Fi module that any Dell laptop is equipped with, the device also has a Bluetooth adapter. It is implemented on technology version 2.0, which means that, in addition to transferring files and multimedia, it is able to work with wireless modems. Also, some models of mobile devices are equipped with an integrated 3G or GSM mobile controller. This decision appealed to many users, judging by their reviews in the media.
As for wired connections, here the buyer has a choice: connect to the high-speed Internet using a patchcord cable, or use the telephone line using the built-in modem. The latter option is outdated, but many users use the modem as a digital fax machine.
Multimedia in a laptop
Better to start with the fact that in all laptops of the Dell Inspiron 1525 line, Windows 7 (operating system) is the guarantor of the operability of all available functionality. The fact is that the manufacturer integrated the hardware of the mobile device with the drivers that were created for the above operating system. The built-in camcorder is equipped with a 2 megapixel sensor, has automatic focus and is able to distinguish between faces.
The owners of a mobile device will also like the presence of a built-in FM tuner in the laptop, which works with all radio stations in stereo. True, for the radio to work, you need an antenna, which may be wired headphones. By the way, it is worth noting that in a laptop there are two identical outputs for headphones (or for connecting active speakers). They work at the same time.
Feedback
First of all, the negative is caused by all owners of the Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop manual. It is more like a safety manual. There are no words in the instructions on installing drivers, setting up BIOS and working with built-in utilities. Do not like the owners and the design of the mobile device. In order to clean the laptop from dust, you need to completely disassemble the device - unscrew a hundred screws, disconnect the display, keyboard and all internal components.
The advantages, in addition to affordable cost, users in their reviews include: light weight and ease of use, excellent sound quality and comfortable work with multimedia. The battery life of the removable battery is also commendable. Four hours on a single charge is a decent indicator. People who have to work with removable media also liked the built-in card reader. It is designed to work with 8 different media.
Finally
The budget representative of the mobile device market , the Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop , has the right to be called a leader among low-cost technology aimed at undemanding customers. Yes, the gadget is not designed for demanding games and is not able to replace the tablet for lovers of small laptops, but this market representative does not have many competitors in terms of price-to-functionality ratio. The negative with a liquid crystal screen is compensated by a high-quality audio system, and the inconvenient touchpad can be replaced with a manipulator, since there are many interface ports on the laptop. And even the inconvenience of disassembling a mobile device by many users went unnoticed, because everyone has long been accustomed to solving problems with cleaning by the hands of service center specialists.