| Product name | ![]() HP Pavilion dv9815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 17" TFT |
![]() Dell Inspiron 1525 |
![]() Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550, 120GB HDD, 1GB RAM) |
![]() HP 2133 Mini-Note PC |
![]() Dell XPS M1730 |
| Price range | $949 from 1 store |
$749 from the manufacturer |
$649 from the manufacturer |
$715-749 from 13 stores |
$3934 from the manufacturer |
| Review summary | Info unavailable | Taking consumer complaints to heart, Dell updates its mainstream 15-inch laptop with the Inspiron 1525. It's thinner, lighter, and less expensive than its predecessor. | Taking consumer complaints to heart, Dell updates its mainstream 15-inch laptop with the Inspiron 1525. It's thinner, lighter, and less expensive than its predecessor. | Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mininotebook, making it fast a favorite for on-the-go use. | With a redesigned case that's chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops. |
| Release date | April 28, 2008 | January 9, 2008 | January 3, 2008 | April 4, 2008 | October 16, 2007 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| Product Description | HP Pavilion Dv9815nr - Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60 2 GHz - 17 in TFT active matrix | Dell Inspiron 1525 - Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0 GHz - 15.4 TFT active matrix | Dell Inspiron Core 2 Duo T5550 1.83 GHz - 15.4 | HP 2133 - C7-M 1.6 GHz - 8.9 in TFT active matrix | Dell XPS M1730 - Core 2 Extreme X9000 2.8 GHz - 17 TFT active matrix |
| Recommended Use | Home use | Home use , Small business | Info unavailable | Home use , Small business , Education , Corporate business | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15.2 in x 11.2 in x 1.7 in | 14.1 in x 10.1 in x 1.5 in | Info unavailable | 10 in x 6.5 in x 1.1 in | 16 in x 11.9 in x 2 in |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs | 6 lbs | Info unavailable | 2.6 lbs | 10.6 lbs |
| Localization | English / United States | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | English / United States | Info unavailable |
| System Type | Notebook | Notebook | Info unavailable | Notebook | Notebook |
| Built-in Devices | Wireless LAN antenna , Stereo speakers | Wireless LAN antenna , Stereo speakers | Info unavailable | Wireless LAN antenna , Bluetooth antenna , Stereo speakers | Wireless LAN antenna , AGEIA PhysX physics accelerator card |
| Processor | AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 / 1.83 GHz | VIA C7-M 1.6 GHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) | Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 / 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) |
| Cache Memory | 1 MB - L2 cache | 1 MB - L2 cache | Info unavailable | 128 KB - L2 cache | 4 MB - L2 cache |
| RAM | 3 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM ( 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB ) | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 1 x 512 MB ) | 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM | 2.0 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz ( 1 x 2 GB ) | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz ( 2 x 1 GB ) |
| Card Reader | 5 in 1 card reader | 8 in 1 card reader | Info unavailable | Card reader | 8 in 1 card reader |
| Floppy Drive | None | None | Info unavailable | None | None |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm | 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 | 120 GB - 5400 | 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm | 400 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 200 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm |
| Optical Storage | DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM with LightScribe Technology | DVD?RW - Integrated | DVD?RW | None | DVD?RW - Integrated |
| Optical Storage (2nd) | None | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Storage Removable | None | None | Info unavailable | None | None |
| Graphics Controller | NVIDIA GeForce 7150M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 | VIA Chrome9 | NVIDIA GeForce 8700MGT - 512 MB |
| Audio Output | Sound card | Sound card | Info unavailable | Sound card | Sound card |
| Telecom | Fax / modem - 56 Kbps | Fax / modem - 56 Kbps | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Networking | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , Network adapter - Ethernet | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , Network adapter - Ethernet | Info unavailable | 10/100/1000 Ethernet - Bluetooth - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g , Network adapter - Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.0 | - IEEE 802.11g , - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11n (draft) , - IEEE 802.11b , - IEEE 802.11a , Network adapter - Mini PCI - Ethernet , - Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless NIC | Info unavailable | Dell Wireless 1390 | Info unavailable | Broadcom 4311AG | Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN |
| Notebook Camera | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated - 2 Megapixel |
| Input Device | Keyboard , Touchpad | Keyboard , Touchpad | Info unavailable | Keyboard , Touchpad | Keyboard , Touchpad |
| Voltage Required | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable |
| Battery | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition | Vista Business | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition |
| Manufacturer Selling Program | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | HP Smart Buy | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 3 years warranty |
| CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) | Info unavailable | 161 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 87 |
| Product name | HP Pavilion dv9815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 17" TFT | Dell Inspiron 1525 | Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550, 120GB HDD, 1GB RAM) | HP 2133 Mini-Note PC | Dell XPS M1730 |
| Price range | $949 from 1 store | $749 from the manufacturer | $649 from the manufacturer | $715-749 from 13 stores | $3934 from the manufacturer |