Display and Design
The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542541TBiS) flaunts a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display having a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The True Life glossy panel looks extremely gorgeous while playing media files but can sometimes be too stressful for your eyes.
The silver colored body has a thickness of 26.6mm and a weight of just 2.1kg which will not pose much problem in terms of portability.
CPU and Platform
On the inside, the laptop is packed with a 4th generation Intel Core i5-4210U CPU clocked at 1.7GHz and built on QM87 Express chipset. To support the CPU in executing functions smoothly, there is a 4GB DDR3 RAM which can be upgraded up to 8GB via the two unused DIMM slots. It relies on Intel HD 4400 GPU for the management of graphics. It has been preloaded with Windows 8.1 OS giving you access to all the latest features.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542541TBiS) has been spotted with a webcam which is capable of shooting 720p videos and works along with an analog microphone. With a capacity of 1TB, the SATA hard disk offers ample space so that you can carry all kinds of files along with you. The slim Tray Load DVD RW drive gives you the opportunity to store important data on CDs and DVDs.
Loaded with two powerful 2W speakers that are supported by Waves MaxxAudio v3.0, the gadget is bound to make you groove with crisp sound quality.
Battery and Connectivity
A four cell Li-ion battery makes sure that you have ample power for a fair period of time when the notebook is not plugged in. The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542541TBiS) has connectivity features in the form of Bluetooth v4.0, Ethernet, WLAN, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 x USB 3.0 slot, VGA port, HDMI out and digital media reader.