The Dell Inspiron 1501 is designed for the everyday user. This sturdy notebook is rugged enough to take with you from your home or office to wherever you may travel without having it fall apart. It’s equipped with a descent processor, an AMD Sempron 3500+ with clock speeds up to 1.8 Ghz, capable of handling multiple applications without slowing down. The widescreen display makes watching DVDs and videos absolutely delightful, while not being too large as to make it bulky. The Inspiron 1501 also comes with notable graphics capability, an ATI Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory integrated graphics card, built to handle some of the most visually intense programs.
The Good:
- Well rounded specs: 1.8 Ghz processor, 512GB RAM, 60GB hard drive
- Sturdy design
- Widescreen display
- 24x CD burner/DVD combo drive
- Built-in 802.11g mini Wireless card
- Portable
The Bad:
- A little on the heavy side
- Simple color design
- Overheats if not put on a flat surface
Overall the Inspiron 1501 is a good choice for users who want a lot of bang for they’re buck. It’s cheap, reliable, and sturdy, making it a perfect choice for beginning/intermediate notebook users who want to run a wide variety of programs.
Posted July 14, 2009 by Sensible PC under Laptop Reviews