• Dell recommends Windows.
Student Exclusive Offer 

Get more done. Have more fun!

Handle daily tasks easily and stay connected with the bold and budget-friendly Inspiron™ 15. This reliable laptop offers solid performance, giving you quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos and videos.

  • Market Value* $62299
  • Total Savings $32300
  • Dell Price $29999
DFS as low as $20 / mo* | Apply
 Select
 
 
Inspiron 15 M5040 Laptop
Gallery

Gallery

Features

Features

 

Inspiron 15 (N5040) Laptop

Keep up with life. Stay close with friends.

Connect with video chat: Easily video chat from school, the office, or even the dining table with a built-in webcam and microphone (high-speed Internet connection required).
Find out more

Access music and photos: Your music playlists, vacation photo albums and videos are a click away with Dell Stage.
Find out more


Engage your senses: Immerse yourself in movies, online video and casual games on the 15.6” widescreen HD display (1366x768).
Find out more
Reliable performance meets simplified styling.

Reliable performance meets simplified styling.

Power on
Count on impressive computing power by choosing AMD® Processors
Find out more

Store more
Save tons of your favorite movies, videos and photos.
Find out more

Relish great design
You’ll appreciate the Inspiron 15’s simple styling, roomy chiclet keyboard and two striking color options.
Find out more

Processor

  • AMD Dual-Core E-350 Accelerated Processor(1.6GHz, with AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 Discrete-Class Graphics)

Operating SystemHelp Me Choose

  • Windows 7 Home Premium, SP1 64-Bit, English

Memory*

  • 4GB Single Channel DDR3

Chipset

  • Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57

Display

  • 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED with Truelife Display and Integrated Webcam

Audio and Speakers

  • Dell Audio - 2 speakers (2 Watt each)

Hard Drive

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

Optical Drive

  • Tray-load DVD+/-RW

Camera

  • 0.3MP Integrated Webcam with built-in analogue microphone

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

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)
Select
dpa
best-perks
Windows 8
Chat

Chat live with a Dell product expert

Click to chat with a Dell representative

Chat Now
Phone

Talk with a Dell product expert

Click to talk with a Dell representative

Talk Now
BEST PRICE FOR MEMBERS: BEST PRICE GUARANTEE does not apply to retail or reseller offers, Dell Outlet, affiliate websites, coupons, auctions or quotes from Dell sales representatives. You must present a valid E-value code or saved cart image with lower price to Dell MPP sales specialist on day of purchase prior to your transaction. Offers subject to change, not combinable with all other offers, valid only for eligible Member Purchase Program end users and not for resellers or online auctions. Taxes, shipping, handling and other fees apply. Valid for new U.S. online purchases through the Dell Member Purchase Program Electronics and Accessories ("E&A") site and for phone orders of electronics and accessories purchased without a system only. Availability of E&A products varies and quantities may be limited. Dell reserves the right to cancel orders arising from ineligibility, pricing or other errors. Limit of 5 systems per customer.

*DELL PREFERRED ACCOUNT (DPA): Offered to U.S. residents by WebBank, who determines qualifications for and terms of credit. Promotion eligibility varies and is determined by WebBank. Taxes, shipping, and other charges are extra and vary. Payments equal 3% of your balance or $20, whichever is greater. Minimum Interest Charge is $2.00. Rates range from 19.99% - 29.99% variable APR, as of 3/31/2013, depending on creditworthiness.

6 MONTHS SPECIAL FINANCING ON NEW COMPUTER PURCHASES $649 OR MORE is a no interest if paid in full by December, 2013 financing promotion available on new desktop and laptop computer purchases $649 or more from 5/2/2013 through 5/29/2013. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full by your payment due date in December, 2013, or if you make a late payment. If not paid by end of promotional period, account balance and new purchases will be subject to the Standard APR rates which range from 19.99% - 29.99% variable APR, as of 3/31/2013, depending on creditworthiness. Offers subject to credit approval and may be changed without notice.
close
 
 
SE03