Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB: $699 Mid-Range Core i3 Notebook with 4G WiMAX

Best Buy has the Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB Intel Core i3 powered notebook available for the back to school season at $699.99. This notebook is a Best Buy Exclusive and is part of the Dell Inspiron line of notebooks.

The Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB features a 2.26GHz Intel Core i3 processor, a large 15.6-inch widescreen display, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and 4G WiMAX connectivity. All of these features come together to form a notebook that would be suitable for many college students. Also, with the 4G WiMax connectivity, students can be connected even when a WiFi signal is not available, assuming they are in a 4G coverage area. Due to the larger form factor, this notebook also includes a dedicated numeric keypad, which would come in handy for students working on Excel spreadsheets.

The Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB is a mid-range notebook, due to its powerful processor, but not so powerful integrated graphics. This combination is suitable for students who are looking for a notebook that can handle basic usage, such as web browsing, composing Microsoft Office documents, and light photo editing. However, the lack of a discrete graphics processor from the likes of NVIDIA or AMD, modern gaming may not perform well, due to the low frame rate capability and the 1366×768 resolution. The same holds true for intensive photo and video editing.

Even though the Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB is only $699, it still weighs nearly 6 pounds and offers a battery life of just over 4 hours. Both aspects affect the notebook’s overall portability. At just $100 more, the 4.9 pound Dell Inspiron I14R-2265MRB offers over 5 hours of battery life and a faster Core i5 processor, making it a more portable option.

Dell Inspiron I15R-1803MRB From Best Buy Detailed Specs: