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Dell Inspiron 2650 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 Processor-M
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.5 GB
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 2
Ethernet: 10/100BaseTX
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: nVidia GeForce2 Go 100
Graphics RAM: 16 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.8x3.7x27.4 cm
Weight: 3.65 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition, Norton AntiVirus
Audio
Audio processor: Intel AC97 (SigmaTel codec)
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: mic; headphones
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect and return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 3900 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: extra Li-ion battery (£79), carry cases from £25
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Overview

Dell Inspiron 2650

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

Dell’s latest budget Inspiron neatly balances features and cost, offering most home and small business users what they are likely to need at a realistic price.

Typical price

£ 1399

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