Inspiron R Laptops with 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

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Switch your lid to match your mood

Introducing the Inspiron R laptops available in 14", 15" and 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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Inspiron R available in 14, 15 and 17-inch sizes.

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Switchable lid designs
Personalize your laptop with SWITCH by Design Studio. Change your look as you please with optional interchangeable lids.
Explore or collect all SWITCH lids.

2nd Gen Intel® Core^™ processors
Meet your everyday computing needs with Intel® 2nd Gen Core^™ processors and Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Entertainment virtually anywhere
An HD display and Webcam, optional mobile broadband and Intel Wireless Display capabilities help keep the fun going wherever you are.

Your world on one Stage

Dell Stage software on your Inspiron R delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always at the front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite music, videos, applications and more, all from a sleek, movie-reel-style interface.

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Complete your Inspiron experience

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Chipset

Mobile Intel^® 6 Series Express Chipset (HM67)

Audio and Speakers

SRS Premium Sound HD™ - 2 speakers @ 2W each
Built-in microphone

Optical Drive

Internal tray-load DVD+/-RW or optional internal tray-load Blu-ray Disc^TM Combo (Read BD, Burn CD/DVD) Drive or optional internal tray-load Blu-ray Disc^TM Rewritable (Read BD, Burn BD/CD/DVD) Drive

Power

6-cell 48WHr Li-Ion Battery
9-cell 90WHr Li-Ion Battery (Available separately)

Camera

1.0MP Integrated 1280x720 native HD Webcam

Wireless

Wi-Fi Options:

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

WiMax Options:
Intel^® Centrino^® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 (1x2 bgn + WiMax)

Ports, Slots & Chassis

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)

1. What's the difference between 1st generation and 2nd generation Intel ® Core™ processors?
The 2nd Gen Intel Core processor delivers faster processing and better graphics. What this means for you is that you’ll zip through tasks faster and your photos and videos will have a higher quality look.
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2. What’s the difference between the previous generation Inspiron R laptops and the new 2011 Inspiron R laptops?
The New Inspiron R series laptops come with the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i processors, which offer increased speed and graphic performance. The new Inspiron R laptops are also available with interchangeable SWITCH lids. This means the cover can be swapped out at any time when you purchase an optional SWITCH by Design Studio design or color. Another new feature is an HD webcam that comes standard on the new Inspiron R laptops. You can now see your friends and family in clear high definition.

3. What's the difference between the Inspiron 14R, 15R and 17R and why are the prices different?
The primary difference between the 14R, 15R or 17R is the screen size (14”, 15” and 17” respectively). Within each screen size you will have different prices based upon the included hardware. Typically, as you move up in price, the laptop will contain more memory for multitasking, more long-term storage and a faster processor.

4. Will basic email, video and photo editing software come preinstalled on the laptop?
Your laptop comes with Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system. This is the software that operates the computer and allows you to interact with laptop.
Your new Inspiron R series laptop will also have Windows Live Essentials, which gives you powerful software for work and play. Below are just a few of things you can do with Windows Live Essentials.
 Photo Gallery — Touch up, organize, and share your photos and videos
 Movie Maker — Easily turn your photos and videos into polished movies
 Mail — Manage all of your email accounts, calendars and contacts right on your computer
 Messenger — Video chat with family/friends and share photos and videos instantly
Learn more about Windows Live

5. Do the new Inspiron R laptops come with Microsoft Office?
All Dell systems, including Windows® 7 also include Microsoft® Office Starter 2010. Office Starter includes reduced functionality of Word and Excel with advertisements, but it does not give the full features in premium suite versions. Once a system is selected, you will be given the option to purchase and learn more about the full versions of Office 2010.

6. Do the Inspiron R laptops have HDMI and VGA ports?
Yes. All of the new Inspiron R laptops will contain both VGA and HDMI. VGA is a 15 pin connector that transmits video only while HDMI connectors contain 19 pins and are used to transmit HD video and audio.

7. Do the Laptops come with a web camera?
Yes. All of the new Inspiron R laptops will come with an HD web camera and microphone.

8. Can I play or burn a CD or DVD? What about Blu-ray?
Absolutely. All the laptops will play and create both CDs and DVDs. You may also choose to upgrade to a Blu-ray Drive™ drive to play Blu-rays and create both CDs and DVDs.

9. Is there a 10-key function on the laptops?
The Inspiron 15R and 17R laptops include a 10-key pad. The Inspiron 14R does not.