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Dell Inspiron 15-3542 Specifications

Review and Spec Dell Inspiron 15-3542

Dell Inspiron 15-3542 SpecificationsDell Inspiron 15-3542 is a laptop series for everyday computing. It's powered by energy-efficient Intel processor: Celeron 2957U, i3-4030U, i5-4210U, or i7-4510U. Inspiron 3542 has a 15.6-inch touch or non-touch HD display. In addition to standard integrated graphics, this laptop series is also available with optional Nvidia GeForce GT820M or GT840M. System memory can be upgraded up to 8GB, while the biggest HDD capacity offered is 1TB.

The audio uses Realtek ALC3223 codec with Waves MaxxVoice as sound enhancement. It comes with Ethernet LAN, Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and Wireless Display (optional) for connectivity. Available ports are USB 2.0 (x2), USB 3.0, HDMI, headphone/microphone combo, power adapter, and RJ45. Dell Inspiron 3542 also features a 4-cell 40Whr battery, a built-in webcam, a 9.5mm DVD+/‑RW drive, and two 2W speakers with Waves MaxxVoice.

Dell Inspiron 15-3542 Specifications

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 8.1

Processor
Intel Celeron 2957U (1.4GHz, 2M cache)
Intel Penitum 3558U (1.7GHz, 3M cache)
Intel Core i3-4030U (1.9GHz, 2M cache)
Intel Core i5-4210U (1.7GHz up to 2.7 GHz, 3M cache)
Intel Core i7-4510U (2.0GHz up to 3.1 GHz, 4M cache)

Display
15.6 inches
1366 x 768 pixels (HD)
Touchscreen/non-touchscreen
Operating angle: up to 135 degrees

Graphics Card
Intel Celeron 2957U: Intel HD Graphics
Intel Core i3/i5/i7: Intel HD Graphics 4400

Optional discrete graphics:
Nvidia GeForce 820M
Nvidia GeForce 840M

Storage
2.5‑in hard drive, SATA 6 Gbps (up to 1TB)

System Memory
Up to 8 GB DDR3L up to 1600 MHz
One SODIMM slot

Optical Drive
9.5mm DVD+/‑RW drive

Audio
Realtek ALC3223, Waves MaxxVoice
2 x 2W speakers

Inputs & Controls
Standard keyboard with optional backlit
1207 x 1702 dpi multi-gesture touchpad

I/O
Left
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
1 x HDMI
1 x headphone/microphone combo
1 x power adapter
1 x RJ45

Right
1 x USB 2.0

Slots
SD card reader
Optional one half internal Mini Card slot for Bluetooth, WLAN, and Wireless Display

Communication
Ethernet LAN
Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Display (optional)

Camera
Built-in webcam

Power
4-cell 40Whr battery

Dimensions and Weight
Width: 381.4mm (15.02")
Depth: 267.6mm (10.54")
Height: touch: 26.6mm (1.05") / non-touch: 25.6mm (1.01")
Weight: touch: 2.5kg (5.51lb) / non-touch: 2.4kg (5.29lb)

Security
Security-cable lock slot