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Dell Inspiron 1525

Dell Inspiron 1525

Full specifications for Dell Inspiron 1525

Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DNDPPA1

General

  • Built-in Devices
  • Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width
  • 14.1 in
  • Depth
  • 10.1 in
  • Height
  • 1.5 in
  • Weight
  • 6 lbs
  • Notebook type
  • Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type
  • Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities
  • 802.11g, 802.11b

Processor

  • Processor
  • Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology
  • Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor
  • Yes
  • Data bus speed
  • 800 MHz
  • Chipset type
  • Mobile Intel GM965 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type
  • L2 cache
  • Cache size
  • 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size
  • 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology
  • DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature
  • 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
  • 95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
  • 10 - 90%
  • Shock Tolerance
  • 30 g @ 3ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
  • Vibration Tolerance
  • 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating)

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type
  • Serial ATA

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
  • None
  • Hard Drive
  • 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400
  • Storage Removable
  • None
  • Hard drive type
  • Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type
  • DVD±RW - Integrated

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type
  • None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type
  • 8 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards
  • Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type
  • 15.4 TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution
  • 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display
  • Yes

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

Audio

  • Audio output type
  • Sound card
  • Audio codec
  • STAC9228
  • Audio output compliant standards
  • High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input
  • Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type
  • Integrated
  • Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution
  • 2 Megapixel

Multimedia Functionality

  • TV Tuner Type
  • None

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type
  • Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem
  • Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate
  • 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking
  • Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
  • Yes
  • Wireless NIC
  • Dell Wireless 1395
  • Data link protocol
  • Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
  • Networking standards
  • IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free)
  • 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
  • Interfaces
  • 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 2 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

  • Features
  • Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor
  • External
  • Voltage Required
  • AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology
  • 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty
  • 1
  • Battery capacity
  • 56 Wh
  • CNET Labs battery drain test: DVD playback (min)
  • 161

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
  • Software
  • Microsoft Works, Drivers & Utilities, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
  • 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
  • 4.5
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
  • 7.3
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)
  • 4.7

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CNET editors' rating

Very good

Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman

Reviewed: 2/5/08
Release date: 1/11/08
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