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Dell Inspiron 510m review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.7 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 2
Docking station port: yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Dell TrueMobile 1400 Dual Band WLAN Mini-PCI Card
Ethernet: Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Modem: BCM V.92 56K Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1400x1050 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.3x3.3x27.3 cm
Weight: 2.57 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: Norton Anti-Virus 2003, Dell E-Support Solution Centre, Microsoft Works 7.0
Audio
Audio processor: Sigma Tel C-Major Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4700 mAh
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Overview

Dell Inspiron 510m

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

So long as you don't need to carry it too far on your travels, the Inspiron 510m is an excellent general-purpose notebook.

Typical price

£ 1293

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