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Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Model: I1525-102B
SKU: 8770671
UPC: 884116002284
Armed with a glossy 15.4" widescreen display, spacious 250GB hard drive, 2.0MP Web cam and Windows Vista Media Center software, this laptop makes it easy to enjoy your media. The built-in Web cam and standard Wi-Fi Catcher make it easy to stay in touch with friends and family.Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 preloaded Which Windows Vista edition is right for you? Compare.
Average Customer Rating:
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Customer Reviews for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Review 1 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Versatile Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: beachmomnc
from NC
on 06/29/2008
This very versatile laptop from Dell provides excellent and dependable service whether as an auxiliary computer for the road or to use on an everyday basis. Great value for money
What's great about it: Lightweight, dependable Intel, large monitor
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Don't Buy!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Istateyourname
on 06/22/2008
Purchased this model when it first came out. After a couple of months use it was a mistake. First Dell I've purchased, will be the last!
Since the second week, it will not shutdown or re-start. Have to use the power button instead of the start menu. Locks up frequently using various programs. Since it was purchased at Best Buy, Dell offers no support. I also have a Toshiba laptop that after 15 months has performed flawless.
Had to overate it at 1 star.
Since the second week, it will not shutdown or re-start. Have to use the power button instead of the start menu. Locks up frequently using various programs. Since it was purchased at Best Buy, Dell offers no support. I also have a Toshiba laptop that after 15 months has performed flawless.
Had to overate it at 1 star.
What's great about it: Came in a nice box.
What's not so great: Fustrating to use!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Great deal for under $1000
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: XcellentLaptop
from Laptop, Paradise
on 06/22/2008
This
notebook is wonderful....the best one out there for under $1000....the
only laptop I've ever used that is better than this one is my cousin's
macbook pro....but i didn't have $1900 to spend on a laptop. The guy
that gave this laptop a 2.0 just because of the design is crazy....the
design is AWESOME...no other laptop looks this good...I admit HP does
have some nice designs on some of their laptops but i like this one
better. The battery life is decent and the speed is excellent. I would
definately buy another Commotion if something were to happen to this
one.
notebook is wonderful....the best one out there for under $1000....the
only laptop I've ever used that is better than this one is my cousin's
macbook pro....but i didn't have $1900 to spend on a laptop. The guy
that gave this laptop a 2.0 just because of the design is crazy....the
design is AWESOME...no other laptop looks this good...I admit HP does
have some nice designs on some of their laptops but i like this one
better. The battery life is decent and the speed is excellent. I would
definately buy another Commotion if something were to happen to this
one.
What's great about it: LARGE Hard drive, 2 mp webcam, 3GB ram 2 ghz processor speed
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Pretty good
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
on 06/18/2008
the key pad gets a little hot but nothing to bad. the touchpad buttons are a little to sensitive and dont work all the time sometimes i try to close somthing and it doesnt work most of the time. ut other then that this computer is awesome!!
What's great about it: just about everything
What's not so great: only a few with the touchpad
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Best Laptop for the Money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: lucasducas
from Corona, California
on 06/18/2008
This laptop is my first laptop and its absolutely awesome! I love this thing, the previous computer that I had was a Dell also and it wasnt too great because I bought it without the extra memory and that was a big mistake because I have a huge library of Itunes! This laptop came with file transfer and with a click of a button all of my files were onto this thing in five minutes. I also cannot believe how fast this thing is, its starts up and gets to the home screen in like 30 seconds. It was the best investment I ever made and I plan on using it for school! I highly reccomend you buy this if you are looking to buy a laptop but dont want to spend an arm and a leg on it this is your best choice! Thank you Dell and Best Buy!
What's great about it: Very Fast, Huge Hard Drive, Big Screen.
What's not so great: None I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Good Performance, But Hate The Style
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Ramel789
on 05/28/2008
I got this laptop as a gift for my birthday and when I opened the box, I said,"This thing is UGLY!"
Besides the exterior, I turned on the computer and it runs fairly well. I haven't done much with this laptop as i'm trying to return it to get an HP, Toshiba, or Sony. Their laptops look much better. Sorry Dell, If it wasn't for this ugly design on the lid, I would have keep it, considering it was a gift, accepting something I don't like is very hard.
What's great about it: Intel Processor, Large Hard Drive, 3GB Ram
What's not so great: Sorry, but the Commotion Pattern Is Ugly =p
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Excellent laptop for price!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: benson68
from Victoria,TX
on 05/14/2008
Best computer purchase I've ever made. Bought this laptop last week on sale for $699, what a great price for all the hardware that it comes with.
The thing that convinced me to by this laptop was the 9 cell battery, it really does last 6 hrs and the fact that it came with the Intel Duo processor instead of the AMD. It boots up and turns off very quickly. It picked up the wireless router right off the bat and I was on the internet within a minute. It was also very easy to set up the network with my desktop through the router. The fan is very quiet and the machine doesn't heat up like others that I've researched.
At first I didn't care for the Commotion design but It's grown on me after two weeks. The whole family is enjoying this Dell and I find myself waiting for a chance to use it. I would definitely recommend this computer, but wait for it to go back on sale to get the best value. Dell definitely delivers!
The thing that convinced me to by this laptop was the 9 cell battery, it really does last 6 hrs and the fact that it came with the Intel Duo processor instead of the AMD. It boots up and turns off very quickly. It picked up the wireless router right off the bat and I was on the internet within a minute. It was also very easy to set up the network with my desktop through the router. The fan is very quiet and the machine doesn't heat up like others that I've researched.
At first I didn't care for the Commotion design but It's grown on me after two weeks. The whole family is enjoying this Dell and I find myself waiting for a chance to use it. I would definitely recommend this computer, but wait for it to go back on sale to get the best value. Dell definitely delivers!
What's great about it: Fast processor, 3gb memory, 250gb hard drive, 9 cell battery
What's not so great: None at this time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: laptopnewbee
from Phoenix, AZ
on 05/12/2008
We bought this laptop as a second laptop. We have a Sony Vaio that we have really enjoyed. When I opened this one and started using it, I realized what I have been missing! It is much better and the battery last over 6 hours as opposed to the possibly 2 on a good day with the Sony! Only issue I have found is how hot it gets from being on your lap for 3+ hours.
What's great about it: Fast, perfect picture
What's not so great: Gets hot
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Awsome purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Sulu
from Sacramento, CA
on 05/10/2008
I've had this laptop for about one week now and I love it. The 3GB memory is more than enough for this laptop. However, as you download more programs, store a lot pictures or videos your system will start to slow down. Especially if you have desktops of laptops with 1 GB of memory. I would recommend a minimum of 2GB with Windows Vista. The cooling fan on the this computer is very quite. On mine you can only hear it when you put your ear up against the underside of the laptop. For the battery I can't say much about it other than the time it offers for charge. It gives more time than the average three and a half to four hours of charge than other batteries. I do like the design of the laptop. Because of the Inspiron 1525 Special Edition it makes it look more modern than the plain solid colors that other computers have.
However, the anti-virus that came with the laptop doesn't work the way I like it to work. Like the other desktops I have Norton Anti-Virus updates must be downloaded manually. It shouldn't have to work that way. In my opinion there should be an option to have the operating system of your choice installed on the computer. Even though Windows Vista is relatively new Windows XP is more stable. I prefer XP. Also, down on the bottom of the monitor the Dell logo heats up really hot. I don't know if the battery has something to do with it.
However, the anti-virus that came with the laptop doesn't work the way I like it to work. Like the other desktops I have Norton Anti-Virus updates must be downloaded manually. It shouldn't have to work that way. In my opinion there should be an option to have the operating system of your choice installed on the computer. Even though Windows Vista is relatively new Windows XP is more stable. I prefer XP. Also, down on the bottom of the monitor the Dell logo heats up really hot. I don't know if the battery has something to do with it.
What's great about it: 3GB Memory, Quiet Fan, Sleek Design, Battery
What's not so great: Norton Anti-Virus, Vista Operating System
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
WOOW!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gman7
from California
on 05/08/2008
i researched laptops for months on end and finally decided to buy this one once i saw it was on sale, and let me tell you this laptop kicks!! turning this laptop on and off takes 5 seconds. the web cam is also outstanding. the only negative is that once in a while the fan will start up and is kind off loud but no real problem. the USB drives are also very convenient for college lifestyle. BUY IT!!
What's great about it: memory, speed, battery life, web cam
What's not so great: fan is somewhat loud at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Buy it!! You will love it!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Jman07
on 05/06/2008
I'm the type of person who does a lot of research before I buy a product. I researched laptops for months. When I finished researching, I researched some more. I finally decided on this one and all I can say is that my research has paid off. This laptop loads in a second. Everything is so quick. I can watch movies, browse the internet, and play games all at the same time with no delay. The battery last a good 6 hours which is exactly what I wanted. The laptop never gets heated. This laptop has everything I needed and more- a great processor, 3 GB RAM, and the Dell name to back it up. This is the best purchase I've ever made. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: firefighter1177
on 05/03/2008
great computer. im very happy. money well spent. highly recommended.
What's great about it: light weight, fast, and very reliable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Optical drive not working
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: OpticalDrive
from Mexico
on 05/01/2008
I was bought the laptop in USA the last week 04/23 and the optical drive is not working, i was call to Dell servie and the type of warranty is limited only in USA.
What's great about it: 3G ram, good performance
What's not so great: Optical drive not working, Dell not suport the warranty in Mexico
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Excellent Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: KLMatt
on 04/30/2008
Obviously the memory and battery are excellent on this laptop especially considering the price. I also like that there is limited pre-installed software because a) it keeps the price down and b) I don't have to uninstall it all.
What's great about it: Price, memory, battery, limited pre-installed software
What's not so great: None so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Well Waited For
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: pouncepedro
from Washington,DC
on 04/27/2008
I have been shopping around for the right laptop for about 3 months and I am very pleased with my choice. Compared to other products this was a good price & good quality.
What's great about it: Fast,Price,Battery
What's not so great: A Little Heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Great Deal for the $$$$$
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: ajbfree
from Los Angeles
on 04/27/2008
This is a great buy if you want to spend under $1,000 on a laptop. The battery life is as promised, at least 4 hours (which is better than the Vaio I replaced), and so far, after some initial worry, I am running all programs on Vista, which I know can be troublesome. My only complaint is the same for many models, it could weigh less, but overall, a great buy.
What's great about it: Costs less than $1,000, runs great
What's not so great: Could be lighter weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Awesome Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: GIZMONUT
from Boston
on 04/27/2008
I've had this lap for about a month now and love everything about.The battery really does last 5-6 hours and charges pretty fast.I've compared alot of other laptops and you get a whole lot for your money with this one.
What's great about it: Very Fast,Quiet,Great Battery Life
What's not so great: A little heavy- But worth the weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Super awsome deal!!!!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: coolguy727
from Reno, Nevada
on 04/26/2008
I had been searching for a good laptop for about four months with no sucess. Just as I was getting ready to settle I found this laptop and it did not make my day, it made my year! I was looking over the features and this laptop has it all. I would say this laptop is great for anybody who is looking for a good laptop. The only problem is that this laptop freezes every now and then. Other than that Im very happy with my laptop. This laptop also made me the coolest kid on the block.
What's great about it: 3 gb of ram, 250 gb hard drive, good sized screen, web cam, very nice laptop
What's not so great: freezes every now and then
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Worth the buck
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: shrek11
from California
on 04/24/2008
I purchased this laptop from a narrowed down lot of HP Pavilion and Dell Inspiron series. I was looking for a laptop which was less than 1K$ and this one perfectly fitted the bill. The overall look and feel is excellent. The 3 GB RAM is a tremendous boost. And the inbuilt camera is an icing on the top of such a marvelous configuration.
Although when I started using the camera application it was unusually slow, not sure if Vista was awake. Also the front end of the laptop where the camera lens is embedded heated up after clicking just one photo. I felt that after using it for just 20 minutes it was unusually hot at some places.
Further the laptop is a tide too heavy. If you can get your hands on the scaled down version of 1525 which comes at 200$ less the price it would be perfect.
Although when I started using the camera application it was unusually slow, not sure if Vista was awake. Also the front end of the laptop where the camera lens is embedded heated up after clicking just one photo. I felt that after using it for just 20 minutes it was unusually hot at some places.
Further the laptop is a tide too heavy. If you can get your hands on the scaled down version of 1525 which comes at 200$ less the price it would be perfect.
What's great about it: Intel Processor, Camera, 15.4 wide screen
What's not so great: Heavy, Heats up at the camera portion, vista sucks
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core2 Duo Processor T5550 - Commotion
Awesome laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: dorcol
on 04/22/2008
Excellent laptop for this price. Good, sharp 15.4 widescreen, long lasting battery is what I need and Dell delivers.
Very satisfied!
Very satisfied!
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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