Make a stylish impression
The redesigned 15" laptop is 17 percent thinner than previous generations, features over 6 hours of battery life and a 10-key number pad. Add an optional touch screen to boost interactivity
Smart performance in a slimmer new design
The new Inspiron 15R with 6-cell battery features 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ processors in a sleek design that is 17 percent thinner than the 2011 model. So you get all the performance you need, with a little more room in your bag for the other things that matter.
The new Inspiron 15R with 6-cell battery features 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ processors in a sleek design that is 17 percent thinner than the 2011 model. So you get all the performance you need, with a little more room in your bag for the other things that matter.
Task master
Whether you're streaming blockbusters or tearing up the leaderboards, Intel® Core™ processors give you all the power you need for your favorite Windows 8 apps and games.
Travel pro
At about 1" thin, Inspiron 15R slips easily into a travel bag when you need to take your work with you. No wonder it’s our most popular size.
Style for miles
Brushed-aluminum finish, rounded corners and edge-to-edge glass — you’ll feel more sophisticated just looking at it.
Whether you're streaming blockbusters or tearing up the leaderboards, Intel® Core™ processors give you all the power you need for your favorite Windows 8 apps and games.
Travel pro
At about 1" thin, Inspiron 15R slips easily into a travel bag when you need to take your work with you. No wonder it’s our most popular size.
Style for miles
Brushed-aluminum finish, rounded corners and edge-to-edge glass — you’ll feel more sophisticated just looking at it.
More fun with touch
Windows 8 was designed especially for touch — the fluid new interface gives you the look and feel of a tablet, but with the powerful capabilities of a PC. Swipe and tap through your morning news. Zoom in and out of images using gesture. Anything you do on the Inspiron 15R feels more fun when you add the optional 15.6" touch screen.
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Windows 8 was designed especially for touch — the fluid new interface gives you the look and feel of a tablet, but with the powerful capabilities of a PC. Swipe and tap through your morning news. Zoom in and out of images using gesture. Anything you do on the Inspiron 15R feels more fun when you add the optional 15.6" touch screen.
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Sit back and enjoy the show
For fun on the go, pop a movie in the tray-load optical drive and get lost in the 15.6" screen. Studio-quality sound from Waves MaxxAudio® 4.0 puts you in the middle of the action. At home, connect to your HDMI™-capable TV or monitor for an even bigger picture.
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Go ahead, have it all
Tackle the data using your 10-key number pad, then upload camera pics using your 8-in-1 media card reader. You’ll have plenty of room to store the fruits of your labor on the spacious hard drive.
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Charge ahead
A 65WHr 6-cell battery can help you stay powered up long enough to skip the in-flight movie, polish your presentation and drift off to your favorite music.
For fun on the go, pop a movie in the tray-load optical drive and get lost in the 15.6" screen. Studio-quality sound from Waves MaxxAudio® 4.0 puts you in the middle of the action. At home, connect to your HDMI™-capable TV or monitor for an even bigger picture.
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Go ahead, have it all
Tackle the data using your 10-key number pad, then upload camera pics using your 8-in-1 media card reader. You’ll have plenty of room to store the fruits of your labor on the spacious hard drive.
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Charge ahead
A 65WHr 6-cell battery can help you stay powered up long enough to skip the in-flight movie, polish your presentation and drift off to your favorite music.
Designed for the real world — because that's where life happens.
We want you to love your new PC for years to come. That's why we test every Inspiron laptop for reliability not just in the places where you expect it, but for the open road ahead.
We want you to love your new PC for years to come. That's why we test every Inspiron laptop for reliability not just in the places where you expect it, but for the open road ahead.
- Turn up the heat: From locker rooms to locked cars, we test Inspiron laptops for survival in harsh short-term heat conditions of up to 65 °C/149 °F.
- Everything hinges on it: We test Inspiron laptop hinges to ensure they still feel tight, even after opening and closing the lid 20,000 times.
- Keys to success: We test commonly used keys for 10 million keystrokes and touch pad buttons 1 million times with no failure. So go ahead, finish your novel.
- Buttoned up: No matter what you set your power and multimedia buttons to do, we've tested them all to survive up to 40,000 pushes with no problems.
- Twist and turn: Call us excessive, but after twisting every Inspiron laptop's base and lid more than 25,000 times, we can assure you the parts inside are well protected.
- Always a good fit: You'll probably never need to remove and reinstall your Inspiron's battery 750 times, but you can rest easy knowing that we've tested even that.
Complete your Inspiron experience
Your Inspiron is just the start. Look for these great additions when finalizing your purchase.
Software
Your Inspiron laptop comes preloaded with anti-virus and videoconference software to help you stay protected and connected.
Your Inspiron laptop comes preloaded with anti-virus and videoconference software to help you stay protected and connected.
Accessories
Whether you want accessories for work, travel or play, you’ll find what you need at Dell.com. Pick up an ultraslim Dell monitor, a wireless mouse or an all-in-one printer at checkout to maximize your laptop’s mobile potential.
Whether you want accessories for work, travel or play, you’ll find what you need at Dell.com. Pick up an ultraslim Dell monitor, a wireless mouse or an all-in-one printer at checkout to maximize your laptop’s mobile potential.
Processor Help Me Choose
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-3227U processor (3M Cache, 1.9 GHz)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3337U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3537U processor (4M Cache, up to 3.1 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Windows 8, 64-bit, English
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
Memory*Help Me Choose
- 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
Chipset
- Mobile Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- Intel® HD Graphics
DisplayHelp Me Choose
- 15.6 HD (720p) WLED with Truelife (1366x768)
- 15.6 HD (720p) Touch screen with Truelife (1366x768)
Audio and Speakers
- Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® 4 processing
Built-in digital microphone
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
- Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive (5400RPM)
Optical Drive
- Tray-loading DVD+/-RW
Power
- 6-cell/3.0Ah (65 WHr) Lithium Ion
Camera
- Native HD 1.0MP webcam with digital microphone
Wireless
- Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230, 802.11b/g/n + BT4.0
Wired communications
Integrated Ethernet 10/100
Ports, Slots & Chassis
Externally Accessible
(2) USB 3.0 + (2) USB 2.0 RJ45 Ethernet HDMI™ v1.4a
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Kensington Security Lock
AC Power InMulti-media Card Reader
Digital (SD) Memory Card
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) with UHS 50MB/Sec
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro)
Memory Stick XC (MSXC)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
Multi Media Card plus (MMC+) Supported in MMC compatibility mode onlyDimensions & Weight
Width: 14.8” (376mm)
Height: 0.98” (24.9mm) front /1.23” (31.3mm) back with 6-cell/65 WHr battery
Depth: 10.2” (259mm)
Starting weight of 5.12 lbs (2.32 kg) with 6-cell/65 WHr battery