Because this is a desktop replacement notebook, the 17.3-inch screen is pretty standard. In 1600, the resolution of 900 will give you 720p for HD content, but not 1080p True HD videophiles might be craving. However, with HDMI port and WIDI 2 option allows you to physically or wirelessly connect your laptop to your HDTV or monitor that supports True HD resolution. (Note that in order to use the option WiDi2 you need to get the Netgear dongle Push2TV to get the wireless signal, $ 99 extra). HD, of course, must be digital in nature Inspiron 17R (N7110) only comes with a dual-layer DVD + /-R. If you are looking for a portable unit like Blu-ray, check out the Samsung RC512-S02 ($ 1,199.99 list, 4 stars), and Asus N53JF-XE1 ($ 1,015 street, the 4 stars).
The full-sized keyboard in the ever popular style chiclet. At right, a numeric keypad for number crunchers will appreciate. On top of the function keys on the keyboard dual multimedia keys. Volume control buttons, screen brightness, and pause / play your music or movies, there’s even a button to disable the touchpad for players now, if there was only one way to disable the Windows key. Touchpad is smooth and supports pinch to zoom, two finger scrolling, and some other features gesture-based. The mouse buttons were easy to click.
If you include your great 90WH 48Wh battery and extra battery (both included in the configuration of our review unit), the Dell series weighs 8.33 pounds. With only a 90Wh battery, the system weighs 7.67 pounds, and with only the 48Wh battery system weighs 7.26 pounds. Whatever the battery is connected, the size of this laptop and weight probably will stay home bound. Similar 17.3 “laptops like the HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl ($ 999.99 list, 4 stars), with a 87WH battery, weighed 7 pounds.
Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) has a number of connectivity options including two USB 3.0 (blue), USB 2.0 (black), eSATA / USB 2.0 Combo, audio, 3-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS) , VGA, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. There is also a 1.0-megapixel HD camera, so you can video chat, high-resolution style. 500GB hard drive spins slower than 5400 rpm, in this price range I would have liked to see the drive 7200 rpm.
Bloatware should be kept to a minimum, thankfully: eBay shortcut on the desktop and the only problem that people run into the bar Bing, Cozi (calendar app), and Skype. (Searchgadgets)
