Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (i3542-6600BK) Laptop

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Summary

Buy For

• Great battery backup
• Strong processor

Beware of

• No dedicated GPU
• No Full HD display

Verdict

The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (i3542-6600BK) is a sound performer which can face of heavy multitasking. The strong processor delivers high performance and the battery backup is good. However, the price falls on the higher side due to the absence of a Full HD display along with a dedicated GPU.

A true entertainer

Display, Configuration and Body Looks

 

The Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (i3542-6600BK) features a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display which has a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Under the hood, there is a 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4005U processor coupled by 4GB of DDR3 RAM. An integrated Intel HD GPU outputs good quality visualisation. The laptop runs on Windows 7 Home Basic operating system floating upon 64-bit architecture. The laptop comes in a black coloured body which is shiny and glossy. 

 

Camera, Input Devices and Battery

 

The user can enjoy video calling by installing apps such as SKYPE with the help of a webcam present above the bezel. One can also shoot videos and post in websites such as YouTube or share it on personal ground. A touchpad with multi-touch gestures support and a standard keyboard are the input devices available in the Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (i3542-6600BK). The laptop gets its energy from a 4 cell Li-ion battery which keeps the show running for long hours.

 

Storage, Connectivity and Sound 

 

As far as the storage is concerned, the Dell Inspiron 15 3542 (i3542-6600BK) houses a 500GB SATA hard disk. It performs the task at a speed of 5,400 revolutions per minute. Connectivity options include a Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, one USB 3.0 slot, two USB 2.0 slots, an SD card reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a VGA port. The stereo speakers deliver crisp clear sound wave.

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