Dell Inspiron 1525 - System Specifications

System Specifications

Since the user is able to customise the unit, included hardware varies from laptop to laptop. However, there are several components which are generally fitted as standard in each unit:

• Processors: Intel Celeron 540, 550 or 560, Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2370, T2390, T2330 or T4200, or Intel Core 2 Duo T5250, T5450, T5550, T5750, T7250, T8100 or T8300.
• Memory: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, or 4 GB of shared dual channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 667 MHz.
• Chipset: Intel GM965 Express Chipset.
• Graphics Processor: integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics (Previously changed to 965 Express).
• LCD Display: 15.4" widescreen with a 1280 × 800 resolution, 15.4" widescreen with a 1280 × 800 resolution and TrueLife, or a 15.4" widescreen with a 1440 x 900 high resolution and TrueLife.
• Hard Drive: 80 GB, 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB or 320 GB SATA at 5400 RPM.
• Optical Drive: 8X tray-load dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, 2X tray-load Blu-ray Disc Combo drive or 2x Blu-ray Disc burner.
• Battery: 4-cell (48 Whr), 6-cell (56 Whr), or 9-cell (85 Whr) Lithium Ion.
• Camera: Integrated 2.0MP webcam (optional)
• Wi-Fi Card: Broadcom 4312 based, Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g half mini-card (Previously changed to 1395 802.11b/g full mini-card), or 1490 802.11a/g/n full mini-card (Broadcom 4311 based), or Intel Next-Gen 4965AGN 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi card.
• Bluetooth: Dell Wireless Bluetooth Internal 355 (2.0 EDR).
• I/O ports: 1 Fast Ethernet port, 1 56K modem, 1 S-Video output, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Express Card slot, 1 VGA port, 1 HDMI output, 1 FireWire port, and 1 power adapter connector.

The most notable difference between this laptop and its predecessor, is that the 1520 model was fitted with a dedicated graphics card whereas the 1525 is not. It has been speculated that this is an attempt by Dell to appeal to a wider market of computer consumers. In a recent processor speed test, the Inspiron 1525 placed 14 out of the 18 tested computers. The touchpad has been upgraded from that of the 1520, with one which is designed to allow faster scrolling through web pages. Strangely this model contains a SIM card slot underneath the battery compartment. However reading data, or using Internet from SIM cards is not possible without a separate Wireless modemcard. .