
Review Summary
This Dell Inspiron 15R i3531-1200 15.6" Notebook Computer from Dell features a 15.6" Truelife widescreen display that is backlit with LEDs for low power consumption. The screen also has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 native resolution powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port.
The system is powered by a dual-core 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron N2830 processor. It also has 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a multi-format media card reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, an integrated webcam and a microphone. There are also built-in Dell 2.0 stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio 4 technology.
Windows 8.1 (64-bit) is the installed operating system. Windows 8.1 improves the user experience of Windows 8 with several additions and changes. The Start button returns, but has two limited core functions. A left click takes you to the redesigned Start screen featuring tiles that update in real-time. A right click brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel and more. You will also be able to boot directly to the traditional desktop screen instead of the Windows 8.1 Start screen. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.
Dell Inspiron 15R i3531-1200
Dual-Core Intel Celeron Performance
The Dell Inspiron 15R houses an Intel Celeron N2830 processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 2.16 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.41 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost technology. With a dedicated 1MB L3 cache and 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, you'll be able to multitask between applications quickly and efficiently.
15.6" Truelife LED-Backlit Display
The 15.6" HD widescreen display features a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the ideal standard for HDTVs. The 1366 x 768 native resolution is supported by integrated Intel HD Graphics. The screen has a glossy finish for vibrant color. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port.
Stay Connected
Connect to the Internet wirelessly with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi.
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 can have data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 so you can still use your older USB-compatible devices.
Windows 8.1
The Return of the Start Button
After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its triumphant return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network options and more.
Boot Directly to the Desktop
Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.
To the Cloud
With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more.
Windows Store
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it, so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you purchase it.