Compare Prices : Dell Inspiron 1720 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Fast printing, fantastic print quality, good security features

Cons: Web interface is sparse, IP address must be printed

Verdict: The HP LaserJet P2055dn monochrome laser printer is small, fast and produces high quality documents. Costlier printers offer more extensive network features, but the LaserJet P2055dn is great value at this price.

Review summary: Dell's Inspiron range is aimed at consumers and covers a range of needs and prices. The Inspiron 1525 effortlessly combines style, performance and usability at an affordable price. The 2.7kg chassis is light enough for basic travel. Its 278-minute ...

Verdict: The 2.7kg chassis is light enough for basic travel. Its 278-minute battery life is one of the best in this group, further aiding mobility. The silver chassis is made from plastic and the lid can be customised from a choice of colours, adding a touch ...

Pros: Includes HDMI output and touch-sensitive media control buttons

Cons: Intel Pentium Dual-Core, rather than a Core 2 Duo CPU ; unimpressive battery life

Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1525-139B is a classic midsize, mainstream laptop, but this specific retail-only configuration has a wimpier battery than its predecessor.

Review summary: Does budget Dell inspire?

Pros: Great build, good specification, fantastic to use

Cons: Integrated graphics

Verdict: For the price, this is an amazing all-round notebook that will suit any family and is one of our favourite budget machines

Review summary: Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent choice for basic computing and will set you back less than £400. It may strain under a heavy uni workload of writing essays and encoding MP3s, but its battery life is actually better than more powerful ...

Pros: Slimmer than Dell's 14-inch Inspiron ; includes HDMI and touch-sensitive media control buttons ; cheaper than other 1525 configurations and has better battery life

Cons: Slightly slower than other versions of the 1525 we've looked at ; smaller hard drive

Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1525 is the textbook example of a midsize, mainstream laptop. As with all Dells, it's highly configurable, and with a few high-end touches such as HDMI output and touch-sensitive media controls, it's good value for students just ...