Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 Ivy Bridge notebook review (2012 model)

Inspiron 15R (2012 model) review: a Core i7 notebook with discrete AMD graphics and a Full HD screen

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Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1920x1080
Screen size
15.6in
Display technology
LED-backlit LCD
General
Colour
Black, Silver
Graphics card
Graphics card
AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Graphics memory
1GB
Discrete graphics card?
Yes
Secondary graphics card?
Yes
Memory
RAM
6GB
Optical drive
Optical media supported
CD, DVD
DVD drive type
Read and write
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Removable battery
Yes
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
136min
Processor
CPU type
Intel 3rd gen Core i7
Processor speed
2.1GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i7-3612QM
Size and weight
Weight
2.9kg
Height
37mm
Width
380mm
Depth
250mm
Software
Operating system
Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium
Storage
Drive speed
5400rpm
Hard drive interface
SATA
Hard drive type
Hard drive
Internal storage
500GB
Solid-state drive?
Yes
Supported memory media
SD
Warranty
Warranty information
Carry-in service after remote diagnosis
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
1
Wired connections
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
4
Wired Terminals / Ports
3.5mm headphone jack, Ethernet, HDMI, Microphone, USB 3.0, VGA (D-sub)
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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