Display and Design
The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (354254500iB) features a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display which offers visuals with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and poses increased brightness courtesy the TrueLife technology. It comes loaded in a black colored outfit which carries a professional outlook and has a weight of 25.6 mm with a weight of 2.4 kg. It also houses a full size spill resistant keyboard.
CPU and Platform
The Intel Core i5 processor purring on the inside is based on QM87 Express chipset, belongs to the 4th generation series and clocked at 1.7GHz. Assisting the CPU is a 4GB DDR3 RAM efficient in handling multitasking and expandable up to 8GB via 2 unused DIMM slots. The integrated Intel HD 4400 GPU can handle only simple videos and games without posing any lag. It runs on 64 bit Windows 8.1 OS making computing easier.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
Armed with a 720p webcam, the Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (354254500iB) manages video calls in a smart fashion. It accounts for your storage requirements with a standard 500GB SATA hard disk. You can also exchange data via CDs and DVDs with the Tray-load DVD RW drive. The dual speakers powered by Waves MaxxAudio have been designed to provide mesmerizing multimedia experience.
Battery and Connectivity
The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (354254500iB) keeps the show running with the help of a 4 cell Li-ion battery. It comes with the standard set of connectivity features like HDMI out, Ethernet port, digital media reader, WLAN, 2 USB 2.0 slots, Bluetooth v4.0 and 1 USB 3.0 port.