Dell Inspiron 15 5542 Laptop (Core i5 4th Gen/4 GB/500 GB/Ubuntu/2 GB)

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₹ 37,999 (Last Known Price)
Dell Inspiron 15 5542 Laptop (Core i5 4th Gen/4 GB/500 GB/Ubuntu/2 GB) is permanently discontinued.
Key Specs
Performance
Intel Core i5-4210U
1.7 Ghz Clock-Speed
AMD Radeon R5 M240 Graphic Processor
2 GB Graphic Memory
Design
22.7 mm thickness
2.13 Kg weight
Display
15.6 Inches (39.62 cm)
1366 x 768 Pixels (100 ppi)
LED Display
Features
  • LED Backlit Display with True Life and HD Resolution
Storage
500 GB HDD (SATA)
5400 RPM HDD Speed
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Summary
Buy For
  • Powerful processor
  • Dedicated graphics card
  • Handy optical drive
  • Cost effective
Beware of
  • Average RAM limit
  • No Windows
Verdict
If you are looking for a powerful multimedia centric laptop without spending a high price, you can shortlist the Dell Inspiron 15 5542. It is packed with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card to render seamless gaming performance. But what it lacks is Windows OS which is also the main reason for its affordability.
Powerful gaming laptop with budget
Display and Design

The Dell Inspiron 15 5542 carries a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit TrueLife display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It is encased in a simple but solid black coloured outfit which has a thickness of 22.7mm and a weight of 2.13kg.

Processor and OS

Acting as the brains of the Dell Inspiron 15 5542 is a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor from the fourth generation and paired with a 4GB DDR3 RAM. It runs on 64 bit Ubuntu OS.

Camera, Storage and Multimedia

Armed with a 1MP webcam and digital microphone, the laptop renders clear and noise free video calling experience. It features a 500GB SATA hard disk running at 5,400rpm to take care of the storage needs of the user. The presence of DVD RW Drive enables you to stream media from disks.

The AMD Radeon R5 M240 graphics processor with dedicated 2GB DDR3 memory gives you the license to have fun with demanding games and movies. The stereo speakers powered by Realtek ALC3234CG Codec and Waves MaxxAudio technology create powerful gaming ambience.

Battery and Connectivity

Keeping the Dell Inspiron 15 5542 juiced up for a fair period of time without any interruption is a 4 cell Li-ion battery. Moving to the connectivity and networking section, we have options like VGA port, Ethernet port, HDMI out, two USB 3.0 slots, 5-in-1 multi card reader slot, one USB 2.0 slot, Bluetooth v4.0, VGA port and WLAN.
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