Dell Inspiron 5050 Laptop (2nd Gen PDC/ 2GB/ 320GB/ Win7 HB/ 64MB Graph)  (15.6 inch, 2.37 kg)

The Inspiron series from Dell brings you a fantastic budget laptop in the new Inspiron 5050 which comes packed with adequate features to satisfy the requirements of both home and business use with utmost efficiency. Loaded with an Intel Pentium Dual Core processor, the laptop runs on a Windows 7 Home Basic platform that comes with an interactive, user-friendly interface.

Style and Portability

Style and class come naturally to this laptop which boasts of an ergonomic, awe-inspiring design that will leave you staring at it in admiration. The edges are beautifully curved to enable comfortable handling. A brushed metal pattern graces the sleek exteriors of the device to give it an aesthetically pleasing, cosmetic appearance. The laptop also boasts of incredible strength and durability despite its predominantly plastic build. Carrying the laptop with you while travelling is quite easy as it weighs only 2.37 kg, which is less when compared to other mid-weight laptops. The notebook also boasts of sleek dimensions of 375.92 x 259.1 x 33 mm.

Enjoy a wonderful visual treat on the 15.6 inch screen of the Inspiron 5050 notebook which provides you with optimal viewing angles. The HD WLED display gives you clear, sharp and appealing images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. An ultra-posh interior panel is offered here to help you enjoy great comfort while working. Typing on the large, spacious standard keyboard is amazingly fast and accurate as it consists of a set of neatly spaced keys. The touchpad is smooth and offers nice responsive feedback.

Performance

The laptop packs a punch when it comes to performance and processing speeds. The notebook is powered by a powerful 2nd Generation Intel Pentium Dual Core B950 processor which is built on an Intel Mobile HM 67 Express chipset. The processor boasts of an impressive clock speed of 2.1 GHz and a 2 MB cache, which allows you to work with multiple applications simultaneously. You can perform even complex tasks without compromising the processing speeds. The 2 GB DDR3 memory of the Inspiron 5050 2nd Gen laptop is expandable up to 4 GB by means of the lone memory slot.

Your storage requirements are handled by a SATA 320 GB HDD that comes with an RPM of 5400. The hard disk provides ample storage space to help you store all your favourite movies and music. An Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor is included here to help you indulge in a variety of high-end games. The video card also comes with a 64 MB DDR3 dedicated graphics memory to boost the visual clarity and display capabilities of the laptop.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Packed with powerful stereo speakers, the laptop ensures that you experience great sound while listening to music. Always stay in touch with your near and dear ones through top notch video chatting offered by the integrated 0.3 megapixel web camera that comes along with the laptop. This notebook is a great source of fun and entertainment even when you are on the move.

Connectivity features are found in abundance on this laptop which comes with sufficient ports and slots that allow you to connect to other external devices. The smart notebook bears three USB 2.0 ports, a Mic in, a VGA port, a multi card slot and an HDMI port. Internet connectivity is incredibly hassle-free as the laptop is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN. The DVD-RW Dual Layer optical drive is another crucial addition. You can use the Bluetooth 3.0 to transfer files to other compatible devices like mobile phones and music players.

Battery and Other Features

The 6-cell battery that comes along with this Dell laptop is capable of a total backup of up to 3.5 hours when fully charged. Securing your personal data is vital and the Face Recognition software takes care of that. On the whole, this laptop is an ideal buy for those in search of a gadget that boasts of great design, features and price.