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This laptop wasn’t much of a secret as it was, and it turns out reviewers got an early shot at it as well. The Inspiron 1525 from Dell is about as cheap as standard-size laptops go, with a starting price of $500, but Dell has made surprising gains in the looks and size department — the major complaints levied towards the 1520. Dell shaved 25% off the size, 30% off the thickness and half a pound off the weight in building this new model, and while it might not exactly have the looks of the m1330, it’s certainly not the eyesore the 1520 was. Reviewers got to play around with a $999 configuration, and found performance to be just fine for standard applications, but the lack of a dedicated graphics option makes this one a non-starter for gamers. Perks like HDMI out and solid battery life for this price range are icing on the cake, and there are multiple color options and patterns you can trick out your 1525 with, but for the most part this is a simple but nice budget laptop, so we’re guessing you’ve already got a decent idea if it’s what you’re looking for.

With a comprehensive selection of wireless solutions spanning Wireless USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Mobile Broadband, we have you covered. And thanks to a family of antennas built into your laptop, you get outstanding connectivity no matter where you are.

* Mobile Broadband Convenient built-in mobile broadband options, available through multiple service providers, give you high-speed connectivity wherever you have cell phone service.
* Dell Exclusive Wi-Fi Catcher A simple switch which helps you find a wireless network without even powering up your system.
* Bluetooth Securely connect your peripherals without cables.
* Wireless USB Connect wirelessly to USB-enabled devices.

Overall, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is an excellent budget notebook with good looks and solid performance. This isn’t a gaming machine, but the 1525 can handle everyday computing tasks with ease … and looks good while doing them.

Dell Inspiron 1525 Reviews From laptopmag

 Pros:
• Strong performer
• Good assortment of multimedia connections
• High-res screen
• Long battery life

Cons:

• Inconsistent wireless performance
• Mediocre graphics engine

Dell Inspiron 1525 Reviews From trustedreviews

Design 8/10
Features 8/10
Performance 8/10
Value 10/10
Overall 9/10

Dell Inspiron 1525 Reviews From cnet

The good: Slimmed-down design; low starting price; high-end extras are available, including HDMI and touch-sensitive media control buttons.

The bad: Not as many configuration options as some of Dell’s other laptops; plastic construction feels somewhat flimsy; base $499 configuration about as powerful as an abacus.

The bottom line: Taking consumer complaints to heart, Dell updates its mainstream 15-inch laptop with the Inspiron 1525. It’s thinner, lighter, and less expensive than its predecessor.