Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook (Core i3 4th Gen/4 GB/500 GB/Windows 8 1)

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Summary

Buy For

• 4th gen processor
• Latest OS
• HD webcam
• Tray load DVD drive

Beware of

• Average RAM limit
• No external graphics

Verdict

As far as Dell Inspiron 15 3542 review is concerned, it is a smart package for your business if you don't want to spend a lot. An efficient configuration is boosted by features like HD webcam and tray load optical drive. Quality speakers make it good for movies and songs as well. However, the lack of external graphics card makes it inadequate for gamers, which has been justified by a low price tag.

Smart laptop for your business

Display and Design

 

The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook is packed with a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display with TrueLife feature and a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It is 26.6mm in thickness and 2.4kg in weight. The lid carries a faded silver finish which gives it a premium feel. The remaining portion of the laptop is black though.

 

CPU and OS

 

The heart of the Dell Inspiron 15 3542 is configured with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4005U CPU from the 4th generation series which is loaded on QM87 Express chipset. This dell i3 laptop is supported by a gigabyte of DDR3 RAM operating at 1600MHz. You can expand the RAM’s capacity up to 8GB in case you want to experience better performance. The laptop handles demanding videos and games with the inbuilt Intel HD 4400 graphics unit. It runs Windows 8.1 OS which is latest in the market. Considering the dell inspiron 15 3542 price in india, the presence Window makes it a great buy.

 

Camera, Storage and Multimedia

 

The dell 3542 laptop gives you a high resolution and noise free video calling experience with its webcam capable of recording 720p videos and an analog microphone. The storage department comes with a 500GB SATA HDD. The tray load DVD RW Drive fits perfectly in the outfit.

 

The laptop houses dual 2W stereo speakers powered by Waves MaxxAudio 3 to create the perfect ambience while playing games or watching movies.

 

Battery and Connectivity

 

The juice required for continuing the notebook’s activities when not plugged in is provided by the 4 cell Li-ion battery. The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook features connectivity options like RJ45 LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth v4.0, 2 USB 2.0 slots, 1 x USB 3.0 port, HDMI out, digital media reader and VGA port.

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