Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK 15-Inch Laptop (Diamond Black)

Monday, March 5, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.9 x 4.2 inches ; 7 pounds
Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B006LX2K44
Item model number: i15RN-3647BK
Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Wrapped in curvy edges and smooth lines, the Dell Inspiron i15RN (model i15RN-3647BK) seamlessly travels by your side without getting in your way. It features a 15.6-inch high-definition display and it weighs less than 6 pounds. The full-size, ergonomically designed keyboard gives your fingers plenty of space to stretch out and get comfortable, and it includes a 10-key pad.

It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. Additionally, this Inspiron laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality, which enables you to enjoying great image clarity and sound on your HDTV without plugging in any cables.
Change is easy with this latest version of the Inspiron R laptop thanks to a variety of optional interchangeable lids that enables you to personalize your laptop for style or just change of mood in just seconds (learn more below).
This Dell laptop features two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with a standard USB 2.0 port and a combo USB 2.0/eSATA port, plus USB 3.0 is backward compatible.)
You also get Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream (learn more below).
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).
Built for Speed
The second-generation Intel Core i5 mobile processors deliver top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

The Stage That Sets Itself
Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.
With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.
When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. And SyncUP (powered by Nero) is the easy way to keep the smartphones, tablets and computers in your network in sync (requires download from Android Market).
Key Specifications
15.6-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native HD 720p viewing
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor (3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 for casual and mainstream gaming (supports Microsoft DirectX 10).
8x multi-format CD/DVD drive
1-megapixel HD webcam (1280 x 720)
Built-in stereo speakers with 4 watts of power (2W x 2) and SRS Premium Sound enhancement
6-cell battery
Chiclet-style keyboard
Touchpad with integrated scrolling and gestures
Dimensions and Weight: 14.8 x 10.2 x 1.39 inches (WxDxH); 5.8 pounds
Wireless ; Networking

Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range).
Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV.
Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Connectivity ; Expansion

2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (with PowerShare for charging devices even when laptop is off)
1 standard USB 2.0 port
HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
VGA video output (analog, RGB)
8-in-1 Media Card Reader (supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS, MS-Pro, MMC, MMC+, xD)
Microphone and headphone jacks

What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, and printed documentation.
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; mail-in service
Included Software
McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010

Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9

Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter.
Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.

Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.
Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Introducing the new Inspiron 15R laptop. With a 15.6-inch display, 2nd Gen Intel Core processors and optional switchable lid designs, you get the look you want and the performance you need

Technical Details

2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M
6 GB DIMM
500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15-Inch Screen
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Customer Reviews

The computer itself is a nice upgrade from the N5010, but the lack of a Synapsis touch pad is really killing the usability. You no longer have the options like "Momentum Scrolling" or "Tap Zones" or an easy middle click. The Dell drivers are pretty low on features unlike the Synapsis. With this computer, there is an option for a middle click, but it is nearly impossible as you must hit both (left and right) buttons at the same time. I had a lot of practice, but it is still super hard to actually make it middle click and not left click. If there's a way to middle click on the touch part, I'm all ears.
Had the machine for 4 weeks so far, will have an update in the future.
Good:
Processor and video upgrade.
Fan is not as quiet as on some Apples, but so far it does not disturb a completely quiet classroom when playing Hulu.
Vibrates quite a lot if kept on for more than a couple hours.
Video playback is great, plays HD videos smoothly. Crysis 2 plays great over an external HDMI monitor.
Option to enable/disable automatic Fn key row.
USB 3.0 works awesome if you have a 3.0 device. My ext. HDD has 3.0 and transfer time for 4.5GB was cut significantly.
Bad:
Touch pad buttons lack easy middle click and simple features that were present on earlier models and in HP, Vaio, and pretty much on all computers I have had since 2008.
Screen reflects quite a lot, but that's nothing new.
Ugly: Fingerprints are everywhere.
Primary Use: Student, Matlab, Inventor, MS Office, stream vids.