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The inexpensive Dell Inspiron 1501 doesn't have all the extra media-centric features or quick-launch keys you'll find on similarly priced notebooks from Acer and Hewlett-Packard. This $974 laptop does have other things going for it, however—namely, respectable performance and a superb display.

Dell introduced its first AMD based system, the Inspiron 1501, about half a year ago, which has become one of the best selling notebooks in its economic segment. The dell inspiron 1501 battery is a low-cost version of the top selling Inspiron 6400/e1505 series to keep budget-minded customers happy. While both systems are quite similar, there are some noticeable differences between them. For example, the e1505 has media buttons and specially dedicated media software. In addition, the 1501 does not feature some technologies, such as a dedicated video card or 802.11n. Most potential buyers could consider the 1501 as a less expensive option.

Decked out in silver, white, and dark gray, the Inspiron 1501 won't be mistaken for a business notebook, but its looks are suitably understated for the meeting room. The laptop measures 1.4x14x10.5 inches and weighs 6.2 pounds, straddling the line between travel companion and stay-at-home desktop replacement. It has a sturdy build, too, and feels like it could take a few knocks.

The 15.4-inch WXGA (1,280x800-resolution) display, which uses Dell's contrast-improving TrueLife technology, is definitely a highlight. Text was sharp, and DVDs and Vista's Aero interface looked great. An integrated ATI Radeon Xpress dell inspiron 1501 ac adapter that shares up to 256MB of system memory powers the graphics. Casual gamers won't be disappointed with this chip.

• AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Dual Core Mobile Processor
• 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2 Memory
• 80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
• 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner
• 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) LCD and ATI Radeon XPress 1150 Integrated Graphics
• v.92 56Kbps Modem, 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g Wireless
• Four USB 2.0, ExpressCard/54, 3-in-1 Card Reader
• 14" x 10.5" x 1.4" @ 6.2 lbs.
• Vista Home Basic, MS Works, McAfee Security Center

Dell's Inspiron 1501 is equipped with a 15.4 inch display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, which is offered either with matt surface or as "TrueLife" variant with reflecting surface. We reviewed the "TrueLife" variant. According to Dell, the advantage of the "TrueLife" version is an essentially better contrast ratio compared to the hp pavilion zd7000 battery version with matt surface. However, under bad lightening conditions the "TrueLife" display reflects.

With the 6-cell battery I was able to get 3 hours 25 minutes of battery life. This was with screen brightness at half and wi-fi off. During the 3.5 hours I let it idle for about half of the time and then the other half of the time I did things like rip a CD, run some benchmarks and tested various programs. Overall I was pretty impressed to get such toshiba satellite m30 series battery life. Being a 15.4" screen laptop you probably won't be carting it around a ton and won't want 4+ hours of battery life. However, there is an option to upgrade to a 9-cell battery that should achieve 4+ hours of battery life if you so choose, it's a $49 upgrade.  The 9-cell battery is flushed with the back of the notebook and does not stick out.

The 1501 comes preinstalled with XP Media Center 2005 for convenient organization and access to photos, music, and video. It comes with Dell's Entertainment Pack for digital music, photos, and games, as well as Adobe Acrobat, Sonic, Cyberlink, Microsoft Works 8, and a six-month trial version of America Online. Unlike the Dell E1505, the dell 1501 battery cannot connect to a TV tuner, and it lacks Dell Media Direct, which means that you have to boot into Windows to access media.
 
Although the Dell Inspiron 1501 demonstrated stronger wireless performance than the Dell Inspiron E1505 battery and has a lower price point, we can't recommend the notebook over its far more functional predecessor. If you're looking for a dell xps m1730 battery decent machine that won't break the bank, it's worth a look. Just remember, you get exactly what you pay for.