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As I relayed through Logging Off a few weeks ago, I'm in the market for a laptop, and was therefore rather keen to see what Dell have for a power-user with a tight budget.Like all Dell's latest Inspiron models, the 17R comes in four colours (sliver, blue...
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We've been so swamped with Windows 8 tablets and Ultrabooks in recent months that it actually makes a nice change to see a good old-fashioned desktop replacement laptop machine arrive for once. See: more laptop reviews . Dell's Inspiron 17R is big an...
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Really big laptops don't get as much love as they used to, but there are still plenty of people who appreciate these beasts, primarily because they have roomy keyboards, big screens and (usually) lots of built-in features. Dell's Inspiron 17R-5721 is s...
Decent screen, Comfortable to use, Very good battery life...
Single-band Wi-Fi, Slow storage...
Dell's Inspiron 17R is a big unit that's suitable as a desktop replacement-style notebook. It could use better Wi-Fi and faster storage, but, overall, you get a solid computer that's good for a wide range of tasks and, most importantly, a computer that...
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A laptop meant for business users will usually come with features, design and warranty appropriate to that market. But they also come with an increased price to match. In many cases, a more consumer-oriented model will do just as well, and will almost cer...
Very keen price, Good screen for multimedia, Great audio, Discrete Nvidia graphics...
No 3G wireless data option, Mediocre battery life...
The Dell Inspiron 17R isn't the notebook to go for if you need a true road warrior machine. It's too large and heavy, with merely mediocre battery life. But if you're after a system for general usage that is particularly good for group audiovisual prese...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is a budget desktop replacement laptop, which sounds like it might be an oxymoron. After all, how can a laptop that's meant to replace a desktop be, well, a cheap laptop (listed at £559, to be exact)? Our review model sports an In...
Calling the Dell Inspiron 17R a desktop replacement is a little unfair, since it's not really in the league of the performance desktops that dominate the category. The Inspiron 17R is a solid machine if you're looking for a large screen on a budget, bu...
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Dell has made a real beast of a laptop. Weighing in at over 3kg and with a 17.3in display the Inspiron 17R is designed as a desktop-replacement model that won't leave the house often, if ever.This laptop has a chunky plastic design. The lid is coated i...
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Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be overlookedRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) If you're after a compact, dainty laptop, then Dell's Inspiron 17R definitely isn't it. Inste...
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If you're after a compact, dainty laptop, then Dell's Inspiron 17R definitely isn't it. Instead of a focus on balance and everyman appeal, this chunky desktop replacement crams a monstrous display, a Core i3 processor and Nvidia graphics into a 38mm thick...
Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be overlooked...
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The $879.99 Dell Inspiron 17R (17RN-3530DBK) is not a laptop that will make it big from now on. But the job it does is still a good one nonetheless. And our analysis will show you that...
The Dell 17RN-3530DBK may not be the best laptop in its category. However, it does provide many nice surprises...
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If you're a movie buff, you want the biggest, brightest and most colourful screen available for your money, and in this test that’s the Dell Inspiron 17R, the only laptop with a 17in screen. On top of that, it has an SRS-boosted sound system with a sub...
It may have a dedicated graphics card, a pair of USB3 ports and a decent set of speakers, but it's the Inspiron 17R's 17in 1,600x900 screen that makes it great value for money...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is also highly configurable and supports many of the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 and Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi). And as you might guess from the 17R designation, a large (17.3-inch), 1600-by-900-pixel display is part...
The Dell Inspiron 17R is a nice piece of work. It's very affordable and looks good anywhere you take it. The 17R stands high on our list of desktop replacements...
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Between 15 and 16 inches might be the most common laptop size, but if you're looking for a desktop replacement you probably want a bigger screen. This is where the 17.3in Dell Inspiron 17R comes in. Available in a wide range of configurations, with proces...
Rocksolid build, Bestinclass keyboard, Decent overall performance...
High maintenance glossy finish to casing, Poor viewing angles, some visible dithering...
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The Dell Inspiron 17R is, as its name suggests, has a large 17.3in screen. The big screen not only makes this laptop quite large, but it's also fairly heavy at 3.1kg. It's eye-catching thanks to its glossy lid and shiny metal-effect wrist rest. The glo...
The Inspiron 17R is a good desktop replacement laptop, but unless you're into games it's a little overpriced compared to the competition...
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Dell's Inspiron range has long been one of the better consumer lines we've seen, offering a string of high-quality machines at low prices. The Inspiron 17R is its latest big-screen media centre and, despite its poor battery life, is an impressive lapto...
Great power, Decent graphics performance, Build quality, Screen...
Poor battery life...
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T3.com Updated:
2014-06-29 02:15:31
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Mobility be dammed. Weighing over 3Kg, the Dell Inspiron 17R is a back breaker. Double that with the low battery life and it’s clear this laptop is not for seekers of portability. Fortunately for Dell - and us - its desktop replacement credentials...
Multimedia credentials, Mid-range gaming possible, Top-notch performance, Beautifully designed, Excellent audio...
Over-glossy screen, Keyboard too small, Poor battery life...
Powerful and stylish, this budget desktop replacement hits a lot of right notes - as long as you stick to plug sockets...
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