Dell Inspiron 15 N5030 15.6" Notebook Computer - Black
Intel Dual Core T4500 2.3GHz 1MB Cache, 3GB DDR3 Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, 0.3MP Webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11n - Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit
NIVO#: 23986Mnf.#: N5030-T4500-3500BLK
Line: InspironModel: 15 N5030
Warranty: 1 year
Availability  discontinued
Optional Accessories top
Overview & Features top

Dell Inspiron 15 N5030 15.6" Notebook Computer

Stay Connected

Get enhanced wireless connectivity4 with standard 802.11g/n wireless card.

Storage

Choose from several hard drive options. High-capacity hard drives up to 500 GB5 can store up to 60 hours of Hi-def video or up to 125,000 MP3 songs6.

Smart Upload

Transfer files quickly using the 3-in-1 media card reader.

Small and Convenient

The compact design makes the Inspiron 15 easy to take with you for work or entertainment.

Processing power

Take multitasking to new heights with Intel® processor technology.

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit is available.

More memory

The Inspiron 15 comes equipped with up to 4GB of memory7 and can store up to 500GB8 on the hard disk drive.

Graphics

The integrated Intel GM45 graphics take the Inspiron 15’s Hi-def experience to a new level. And with 512MB of dedicated graphics memory,7 you can work seamlessly with large video files and graphic-rich games.

Quick application launch

Open your favorite apps in seconds using the convenient Dell™ Dock.

That’s entertainment

Watch movies on the move with the DVD-RW optical drive. The 16:9 aspect HD screen enhances your viewing experience.

Sleek Details

A full-size ergonomic keyboard and a patterned 3D Black finish that never goes out of style. This laptop knows how to shine.

Fine-Tuned Design

Measuring less than 1.6 inches thin, it's easy to take with you wherever you go.
Specification top
General
Model
15 N5030
Line
Inspiron
Color
Black
Software Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating System Architecture
64-bit
 
Processor
Processor Type
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500
Processor Speed
2.3 GHz
Processor Cache
1 MB
 
Display
Display Size
15.6 inch
Display Resolution
1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio
16:9
 
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity
500 GB
Hard Drive Type
Magnetic
Hard Drive RPM
5,400 rpm
Optical Drive
DVD+/-RW
Built-In Card Reader
3-in-1 Card Reader
Supported Memory Cards
Multimedia Card (MMC) 
Memory Stick (MS) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
 
System Memory
Memory Technology
DDR3
Memory Channels
Dual
Installed Memory
3 GB
Maximum Memory
4 GB
Memory Slots
2
 
Graphics
Graphics Memory
512 MB
Graphics Chipset
Intel GMA X 4500M HD
 
Wired Communication
Wired LAN
100 Mbit LAN
Dial-Up Modem
-
 
Wireless Communication
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth
-
 
Connectors & Slots
USB 2.0
3
USB 3.0
<not specified>
DisplayPort
-
Analog Monitor (D-Sub)
1
Digital Monitor (DVI)
-
HDMI
-
S-Video
-
Firewire
-
eSATA
-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
1
Phone/Modem (RJ-11)
-
Express Card Slots
-
PCMCIA (PC Card)
Yes
 
Multimedia
Built-In Webcam
Yes
Webcam Resolution
0.3 MP
Built-In Microphone
Yes
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion 6 Cell Battery
 
Security
Kensington Lock
-
Fingerprint Sensor
-
 
Physical Dimensions
Width
378 mm
Depth
40 mm
Height
245 mm
Weight
2.73 kg
 
Customer Reviews top
Be the first to Review this Product
Powered by
External Reviews, Ratings & Information top External Content Disclaimer
Ratings & Summary
Overall score (7362)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.3/10
Expert score (13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.6/10
User score (7349)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
 
Design (93)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.7/10
Value for money (165)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.3/10
Features (67)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.6/10
Ease of use (13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.4/10
Performance (100)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.7/10
Picture quality (93)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.7/10
Comfort (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.6/10
Durability (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.5/10
Overall quality (67)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.6/10
Looks (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.1/10
Display (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.7/10
PROS• good value for money • long battery life • stylish • design • easy to use
Expert Reviews
LAPTOP Magazine
28 June 2011
Dell Inspiron 15 (M5030)
Talk about a bargain. For $349, about the same price as a premium netbook, you can nab the Dell Inspiron 15 M5030. This 15-inch laptop features AMD's Athlon II dual-core processor and has many of the features offered by other mainstream machines. Read more ...
PROSVery inexpensive; Comfy keyboard; Much faster than similarly priced netbooks; Runs cool
CONSLackluster benchmark scores; Bland design; No HDMI; Relatively short battery life
7.0/10
PC World
8 March 2010
Dell Inspiron 15 (1564): Powerful and Affordable
I like a lot of Dell's newer laptops, and I had hoped to like the company's newly Core i5-enhanced Inspiron 15 (1564 variant). Read more ...
PROSGreat big widescreen to work on, Power to
CONSMissing video connections, Offset keyboard with a
7.0/10
Techworld
11 March 2010
Dell Inspiron 15-1564 review
The Dell Inspiron 15 has undergone some significant facelifts, as a result it looks much better than the older Inspiron 15. Gone is the drab, lacklustre design of the past - the new Inspiron 15 sports a more polished, refined look. Read more ...
User Reviews
pcworld.com
21 January 2012
Dell Inspiron 15 (1564)
Required sending unit back to factory twice in six week period to fix mouse problems. Improved but not resolved. Have older Inspiron 2500 that performs better than Inspiron 15. Am now having problem with STService.EXE. STLog.DLL is missing. Read more ...
PROSStart-up and side bar. Internet comes up quickly
CONSMouse did does not work after longs periods of use such as playing games or jigsaw puzzles, ect
4.0/10
epinions.com
11 May 2012
Dell Inspiron 15R N5110: Excellent Moderate-priced Laptop
Though it had only been a month since we replaced the Ms's four-year-old laptop, the offer that came Read more ...
PROSdisplay, power and memory, full-size keyboard
CONSfunky keyboard, might need more USB ports
10.0/10
Newegg
21 February 2011
Great bargain
This computer is a great deal if you can catch it in stock. It is actually a lighter blue than what is shown, but a nice color regardless. There were small scratches in the lid of the computer I bought, but they were literally so minuscule I didn't notice them until I looked at it at the right angle... Read more ...
PROSPlenty fast for a work machine, PRICE
CONSNot exactly the color shown in the picture on Newegg, small scratches on top of laptop
8.0/10