Which Dell Inspiron Laptop is Better - 1501 or 1521?

[stuman74]

I think the 1521 is newer, but I have read one review where they felt it was cheaply made. Anyone have or seen either of these Inspiron models? If so, what are your impressions?

 

[erikistired]

isn't one the intel and the other the amd?

 

[stuman74]

Originally posted by: fisher
isn't one the intel and the other the amd?

No, they are both AMD. The 1520 is Intel (and others of course).

 

[Rockinacoustic]

the 1501 is the same design as the E1505 (Intel). I have the E1505, and I've had no serious complaints with it- The paint Job has held up for 1.5 years, no serious scratches on the outside panel. I love the media buttons in the front more than the newer inspirons. However the 1501 is older, and unless your getting a handsome deal on it I'd suggest going for the newer technology.

 

[JWade]

also, with the 1521 you can get the built in video camera in it. I've used both a 1501 and a 1521, 1521 also can come in different colors. I'd go for the 1521

 

[zig3695]

id probably go with the 1521 just because its the updated version of the 1501. however, i have a 1501 and its rugged and fantastical as all hell. i love it, best $600 i spent last year

 

[stuman74]

This 1521 doesn't have the camera, but I think it's a good deal. Do you guys agree?

Inspiron 1521

* Inspiron 1521 Notebook: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 (1.9GHz/1MB)
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

System Price : $519.00 ---> becomes $441 with 15% off coupon

Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Memory
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)

Hard Disk Drive
160 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Video
ATI RADEON Xpress1270 HyperMemory

Software Upgrade
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software

Hardware Upgrade
No Camera
6 Cell Primary Battery


Certified Refurbished
Base
Inspiron 1521 Notebook: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 (1.9GHz/1MB)

Media Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability

Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless CardSystem

Color
Jet Black

Laptop Screen
15.4 WXGA Notebook Screen Display with TrueLife