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Inspiron 15 N5040 Laptop

Inspiron 15

Handle tasks easily and stay connected with the reliable, budget-friendly Inspiron 15. Enjoy solid performance and easy access to music, photos and videos.

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Inspiron 14z Laptop

Inspiron 14z

Live your busy life with the thin, sleek and fun Inspiron™ 14z. Its compact, thin aluminum design packs impressive productivity and entertainment features. Comes with power and efficiency of 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors.

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Inspiron R Laptop

Inspiron R

Introducing the new Inspiron R laptops available in 14", 15" & 17". With 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors and optional switch lids, you get the look you want and the performance you need.

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GREAT FOR

Families and students seeking a reliable, value-priced laptop for general productivity and easy access to music, photos and videos.

Users who want a thin, fun and good-looking laptop for both productivity and entertainment on the move. Inspiron™ 14z is just 4.23 lb (1.92 kg), 14", thin, light and features a cool aluminum enclosure.

Style-minded entertainment enthusiasts seeking a laptop for everyday entertainment, basic games and more.

Processor

2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2430M processor (2.4GHz with Intel® HD Graphic 3000)
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2330M processor (2.2GHz with Intel® HD Graphic 3000)
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2350M processor (2.30GHz)
Intel® Core™ i3-390M processor (2.66Ghz, 3M)
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10GHz)
Intel® Pentium® processor P6200 (2.13Ghz)
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2430M processor (2.4GHz with Intel® HD Graphic 3000)
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2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2330M processor (2.2GHz with Intel® HD Graphic 3000)
yes
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2350M processor (2.30GHz)
yes
Intel® Core™ i3-390M processor (2.66Ghz, 3M)
yes
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10GHz)
yes
Intel® Pentium® processor P6200 (2.13Ghz)
yes

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, SP1 64-Bit, English
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit, English
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, SP1 64-Bit, English
yes
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit, English
yes
yes

Memory*

8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
4GB Single Channel DDR3 Memory
4GB Shared Single Channel DDR3 Memory
8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
yes
6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
yes
4GB Single Channel DDR3 Memory
yes
4GB Shared Single Channel DDR3 Memory
yes
yes

Chipset

Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57Intel® 6 seriesMobile Intel® 6 Series Express Chipset (HM67)

Video Card

Intel® HD Graphics/HD Graphics 3000 with up to 1.6GB Dynamic VideoMemory
Intel® HD Graphic
Intel® HD Graphics/HD Graphics 3000 with up to 1.6GB Dynamic VideoMemory
yes
Intel® HD Graphic
yes

Display

14 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with Truelife
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with Truelife™
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED with Truelife Display and Integrated Webcam
14 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with Truelife
yes
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with Truelife™
yes
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED with Truelife Display and Integrated Webcam
yes

Audio and Speakers

Dell Audio - 2 speakers (2 Watt each)SRS Premium Sound HD; 2 X 2W (4 Watts Total)
Microphone – Integrated analog digital
SRS Premium Sound HD™ - 2 speakers @ 2W each
Built-in microphone

Hard Drive

Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive (5400RPM)
Up to 500GB* SATA hard drive (5400RPM)
Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive (5400RPM)
yes
Up to 500GB* SATA hard drive (5400RPM)
yes
yes

Optical Drive

Tray-load DVD+/-RWStandard onboard DVD+/RW tray-loadInternal tray-load DVD+/-RW or optional internal tray-load Blu-ray DiscTM Combo (Read BD, Burn CD/DVD) Drive or optional internal tray-load Blu-ray DiscTM Rewritable (Read BD, Burn BD/CD/DVD) Drive

Power

6 cell 2.2 AHr Li-Ion Battery6-cell Li-Ion 65WHr (std)
4-cell Li-Ion 44 WHr (opt)		6-cell 48WHr Li-Ion Battery
9-cell 90WHr Li-Ion Battery (Available separately)

Camera

0.3MP Integrated Webcam with built-in analogue microphone1.0MP HD webcam1.0MP Integrated 1280x720 native HD Webcam

Wireless

Wi-Fi Options:
Standard Dell Wireless™ 802.11b/g/n

Bluetooth Options:
Optional Combo Dell Wireless Card 802.11b/g/n, BT3.0+HS		Wi-Fi Bluetooth Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn + Bluetooth)

WiMAX Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 (1x2 bgn + WiMAX)		Wi-Fi Bluetooth Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn + Bluetooth)

Ports, Slots & Chassis

Externally Accessible
(1) VGA Port
(1) HDMI
(3) USB 2.0
(1) Ethernet / RJ45
(1) Microphone Jack
(1) Headphone Jack
Kensington lock slot
3-in-1 Memory Card Reader 

Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1.24" (31.52mm) front / 1.36" (34.53mm) back
Width: 14.8" (376.0mm)
Depth: 10.24" (260.0mm)
Starting weight of 5.2 lbs* (2.37 kg)(15.6.0" HD display, 6 cell battery)		Externally Accessible

HDMI v1.4 Port (1)
Kensington lock
AC Power-in
Supporting SD, MS, MMC
Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.0 (2); USB 2.0 Powershare combo (1)
Headphone / microphone combo (1)

Dimensions & Weight

Height 25.35 – 25.87 mm (0.998” – .94”)
Width 346.0 mm (13.6”)
Depth 245.5 mm (9.7 ”)
Weight: Starting weight of 1.92 Kg / 4.23lbs*

Keyboard / Touchpad

Standard full size chiclet keyboard, backlit optional
Multi-Touchpad with Integrated Gestures
Externally Accessible
(2) USB 3.0
(1) USB 2.0
(1) USB 2.0 with E-SATA & Power Share
HDMI v1.4 Port
VGA Port
Integrated network connector 10/100
LAN (RJ45)
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)

8-in-1 Media Card Reader
Digital (SD) Memory Card
Secure Digital Extended
Capacity (SDXC)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro)
xD Picture Card (xD)

Dimensions & Weight

Standard system
Width: 13.50" (343mm)
Height: 1.20" (30.4mm) front / 1.29" (32.8 mm) back
Depth: 9.68" (245.8mm)
Starting weight of 4.89lbs (2.218 kg)

SWITCH by Design Studio
Width: 13.50" (343mm)
Height: 1.26" (31.9mm) front / 1.35" (34.3 mm) back
Depth: 9.68" (245.8mm)
Starting weight of 5.24 lbs (2.38 kg)

Regulatory

Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment		Regulatory Model: P11S
Regulatory Type: P11S002
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment

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