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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
Intel
Pentium 4
2.8 GHz
Motherboard
Intel 845PE
533 MHz
Memory
512 MB
2
1 GB
DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
1
S-Video
2
1
Dell TrueMobile 1180 WLAN Mini-PCI card (802.11b)
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Conexant D480 MDC V.92 Modem
Expansion slots
1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Ultra ATA/100
40 GB
5400 rpm
Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
32 MB
Display
colour TFT
15 in
1400x1050 pixels
Input
two-button touchpad
86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
33.5x4.65x27.5 cm
3.69 kg
OS & software
Windows XP Home
InteVideo WinDVD, MS Works 7.0, Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, Broadcom Advanced Control Suite
Audio
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio
no
stereo
microphone, headphone
Service & support
1 year
collect & return
Miscellaneous
integrated antenna supports both 802.11b and 802.11a
Overview
Dell Inspiron 5100
Editors rating
8.0
Verdict
Home and small business users requiring a well-designed mainstream notebook with excellent performance and reasonable battery life will like the desktop Pentium 4-based Inspiron 5100.
Typical price
£ 1199