Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU) Laptop

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Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU) Laptop (Celeron Dual Core/4 GB/500 GB/Ubuntu)
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₹21,800 (Last Known Price)
Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU) Laptop (Celeron Dual Core/4 GB/500 GB/Ubuntu) is permanently discontinued.

Key Specs

Performance

  • Intel Celeron Dual Core 2957U
  • 1.4 Ghz Clock-Speed
  • Intel HD Graphics 4400 Graphic Processor

Design

  • 26.6 mm thickness
  • 2.16 Kg weight

Display

  • 15.6 Inches (39.62 cm)
  • LED Display
  • 1366 x 768 Pixels (100 ppi)
  • Features
    • HD LED Backlit Display with Truelife

Storage

  • 500 GB HDD (SATA)
  • 5400 RPM HDD Speed

Battery

  • 40 W AC Adapter W
  • 4 Cell (Li-Ion)

General

  • Ubuntu
  • Colour(s): Black
  • 1 Year Warranty
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Summary

Buy For
  • Great battery backup
  • Good amount of storage
  • Ample RAM
  • HD webcam
Beware of
  • Poor processor
Verdict
The Dell 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU) comes in a budget price range and features good battery backup. The performance of the system is good for daily usage and the laptop packs in ample storage capacity for saving a lot of files. However, the price tag falls on the higher side as one can easily get the same configured laptop in a relatively lower budget.
A great choice
Display and Configuration

The Dell 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU) features a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display with TrueLife which flaunts a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The system is driven by a 1.4GHz Intel Celeron dual core 2957U processor coupled by 4GB of RAM which is expandable up to 8GB. The Intel HM87 Express chipset manages smooth workflow in the system. The laptop boots on Ubuntu operating system sailing upon 64-bit architecture.

Camera, Sound and Battery

The user can enjoy 720p HD resolution video calling and recording with the help of an integrated webcam stacked in the Dell 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU). The dual speakers featuring Waves MaxxAudio technology outputs quality sound which is pleasant and charming to the ears. Acting as a fueler, is a 4 cell li-ion battery which keeps the show running for long hours. 

Storage, Input Devices and Connectivity

A 500GB hard disk with 5,400 RPM is present for storage needs. A touchpad, a standard notebook and a DVD writer are the input devices available in the Dell 15 3542 (3542CDC4500iSU). Connectivity options include a Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, one USB 3.0 slot, two USB 2.0 slots, an SD card reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a VGA port. 
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