Customers often highlight the larger screen size, affordable price, and ample storage space of the Inspiron 17.3" Laptop. Many users appreciate the inclusion of a solid state drive and dedicated graphics card. However, some users have mentioned that the fan can be quite loud at times.
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Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Who needs a desktop
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I've always loved Dell's quality, never had any issue with anything related to them, other than the unfair firing of the Dell Dude. But enough of that, lets talk about my new Inspiron. It's a heavy, 17' behhemoth, with a large 16gb of RAM and dual 265GB SSD/2TB HDD, enough storage to last me a while. The Full HD screen is crisp and bright enough for my needs. The aforementioned 16GB of RAM keeps everything running buttery smooth, even with multiple programs running. And since my main progs come off the SSD, thy're all nice and snappy.
Fit and finish of the hardware is tight. Maybe a little too tight. M one complaint, if you want to call it that, is the bottom bezels are a bit tight up against the screen, causing some minor distortion, but only noticeable if I'm watching movies in letterbox. Anything other than that is cherry. It doesn't bother me, but nitpickers may get a little bent out of shape.
Battery life is about 4-5 hours. Hey, what did you expect? It's a hungry beast. It'll run the course of a couple movies. Again, no complaints from me.
And did i forget to mention it has a Radeon graphics card with 4GB discreet on board? Should def help with moderate gaming, though I game on my consoles exclusive-like. Your mileage with that will vary.
All in all I'm happy. With all that, what else do I really need?
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Laptop!
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I purchased this laptop on 06/10/2018 and have been playing with it daily ever since. I've enjoyed my time exploring all that this machine has. It's been almost 9 years since my last computer/laptop purchase and I'm thoroughly impressed that it has everything I was looking for and then some...it's sleek, lightweight, love the 17.3" display, it has 16GB of Memory, 2TB Hard Drive +256 SSD, Win10, a DVD/CD Burner along with several other different ports (Note/most laptops don't have CD/DVD players anymore...for me that was a MUST have!). The Full HD display and AMD Radeon graphics are great for my gaming. It's Platinum Silver in color and it's a DELL. I especially liked the fact that when I took the laptop out of the box, I turned it on and the system talked me through the entire set up in a matter of minutes which was a nice surprise. I am very pleased with this purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Loud fan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop for the money!
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My old laptop died, so I spent a long time researching new ones. This Dell laptop had EVERYTHING I was looking for and then some. The only thing it didn't have that was on my list was a light showing when the Num Lock button is on like there is for the Caps Lock. WHY did anyone ever have the idea to remove that light? Without it, there's no way to know for sure if it's turned on or not!
But otherwise, this laptop is perfect. It's super fast, loads multiple tabs well and quickly, and everything I've done with it so far has gone very smoothly. The fan can be a bit loud, especially when you're taxing it with a heavy workload. But that doesn't prevent it from keeping up. And a MAJOR PLUS is the light up keyboard! I'll never be without one again! And the BEST feature is that it STILL HAS A DVD player! All of my previous laptops have had one, and they come in very handy sometimes.
I HIGHLY recommend this laptop! Love almost everything about it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Storage
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Dell Inspiron 17'3
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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Worked very well for the first 1 & 1/2 years or so. Keyboard began loosing 1/2 dozen or more key use. Had to buy bluetooth keyboard. Just recently the DVD drive broke. Will not eject. Had to buy a external DVD drive. I liked it for the storage which is great and for the DVD drive, which is almost impossible to find. Would not recommend unless it was expected to only last a few years. Otherwise it is great. I like the 17" screen, a little heavier but worth the weight when watching movies. Probably can't find this anyway.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I wanted a fast laptop, Windows 10, Large HD & DVD
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The Dell Inspiron 5770 laptop has 1 17" screen as well as a back-lit keyboard. I haven't clocked it but it seems to be very fast. I very seldom use it with just the battery, so i can't speak to the battery life. It runs Adobe Photoshop 18 very well as well. Since it was not in stock I had to order it and have used it only a little more than a month...
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Loud fan
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
The Loudest Computer I've Ever Owned
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This computer came with a bad power supply that took a few weeks to replace before I could actually use the computer. When I could use it, I had problems importing my programs and data. Apparently I had purchased the wrong type of Geek Squad protection, so any time I wanted to ask a question or get help I had to take the computer to Best Buy - which was very inconvenient. I purchased a full support warranty directly from Dell (highly recommended) and they were able to help me get everything working. But, by the time I finally got a working power supply and got the computer running properly, it was too late to return it. This is the loudest computer I've ever owned and it can be very distracting to have that much noise while I'm trying to concentrate on work. If I had been able to return or exchange it, I would have. I don't think I've ever written a bad review before, and I probably wouldn't have written this one, but Best Buy asked for it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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dee0802,
Thanks for your review and for going through the correct channels to try to have your issues resolved. If you'd like your computer to operate quieter for you we'd recommend updating the BIOS on your computer: An out-of-date BIOS can cause loud fan noises by having an outdated temperature table for the system. Refer to update BIOS and follow the instructions to update the BIOS on your computer. You can also follow up with our Technical Support Team here - 1-800-624-9896.
We hope that this helps your computer operate quieter for you.
Best, Bryan 1-800-624-9896
Cons mentioned:
Loud fan
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Computer but Can Be Loud
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Awesome replacement for an old Gateway that was actually just 2 1/2 years old but the PCI card broke after many prior internet and internal wifi connectivity issues so I decided to upgrade. Super fast but only have two complaints. 1. the fan is loud - fine at first but once it kicks on it's more than a little loud; need to turn up the volume for music/video. 2. the speakers are placed in the front bottom, rather than the top by the keyboard, which would be fine on a desk to resonate, but on a lap (laptop, heh) it tends to be quieter and more opportunity to muffle vs be heard in the room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the older generation
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Super fast startup because the OS is on the SSD. as an amateur photographer, the 2TB hard drive will store MANY photos with JPEG-NEF FILES. The 17.3 inch screen is excellent for processing photos. A great all-around Laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dell laptop easy to use
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Went from HP to Dell and am very pleased with this purchase.
Very fast ; have had this laptop for two weeks and no problems so far. So glad I went with the 17.3 screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice personal computer
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This Dell PC seems to have it all. Very fast and the color is great. I am still learning how to use all of the features but so far no problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and Fun
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This laptop is awesome. It is fast amd powerful. The OS is on an SSD and it has 2 TB of storage. The display and graphics are amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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O ly bad thing about this laptop , its heavy. But other than that, it's great. Runs good and fast. I love the bug screen and it's clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Screen size and solid state drive
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Really like the 17.3 inch screen. Also solid state drive is everything I was told it would be - super fast!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Huge Upgrade from Old Laptop
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My requirements were a solid state drive for OS, 17", and lots of storage, along with at least 16 GB of RAM. Shopped around (including directly at Dell) and this was the best deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great screen size and responsive keyboard
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I purchased this computer for my wife as a replacement for her desktop. She is very happy with it and her only complaint is that it does not have a protective hard shell available for it because of the large screen size. It appears to have everything she needs to do her work and likes the larger screen size.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality for the features
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I was trying to find a laptop with the most up to date features, but at the same time having older options available, like the disc drive. Great screen size, I actually like that the screen is NOT touch screen since the back is a better more protective shell.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressive speed!
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Impressed with the speed and graphics of this laptop! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My First Laptop
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Loving my Dell laptop. It's fast, and has a large, clear, bright screen. There are a lot of features that I haven't had time to explore yet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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I really enjoy the laptop.Speed is great and love the big screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal on a great computer.
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Everything just as advertised. Works great very quick. I am very happy with this computer.