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Dell Inspiron

Dell Inspiron
Logo since 2018
DeveloperDell
ManufacturerDell
TypeLaptop, desktop computer
Release date1997 (laptops)
2007 (desktops)
Operating systemWindows
CPUx86, x64, ARM64, Intel/AMD/Qualcomm
GraphicsIntel/AMD/Qualcomm integrated, or ATI/AMD Radeon/NVIDIA GeForce/Intel discrete
Marketing targetConsumer / Home purpose
PredecessorDell Dimension (desktops)
RelatedDell Vostro, Dell Latitude, Dell XPS
WebsiteDell Inspiron

Inspiron (/ˈɪnspɪrɒn/ IN-spirr-on, formerly stylized as inspiron) is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers, desktop computers and all-in-one computers sold by Dell.[1] The Inspiron range mainly competes against Acer's Aspire; Asus's Transformer Book Flip, VivoBook and Zenbook; HP's Pavilion, Stream, and ENVY; Lenovo's IdeaPad; Samsung's Sens; and Toshiba's Satellite.[citation needed]

In January 2025, Dell announced its intentions to retire the Inspiron brand (along with the XPS and Latitude lines) in favor of a singular brand that emphasizes the "Dell" name as part of the company's preparation for their next-generation AI PCs.[2][3][4][5] Other brands such as HP have also done a similar practice, with HP retiring most of their other brands (such as the Pavilion and Spectre) in May 2024 in favor of a singular "Omni" brand for their own line of AI PCs.[6][7]

Types

Dell Inspiron 1300 Laptop
A black 2017 Dell Inspiron 7472

The Dell Inspiron lineup consists of laptops, traditional desktops, and all-in-one desktops.

Discontinued:

See also

Dell home office/consumer-class product lines:

  • XPS (high-end desktop and notebook computers)
  • Dell G Series (entry-level gaming systems)
  • Alienware (high-performance gaming systems)

Discontinued:

    • Studio XPS (high-end design-focus of XPS systems and extreme multimedia capability)
    • Studio (mainstream desktop and laptop computers)
    • Adamo (high-end luxury subnotebook)

Dell business/corporate-class product lines:

Controversy

Further information: Dell Inspiron laptop computers § Motherboard failures

Dell was the subject of a class action lawsuit in 2005 over some of their Inspiron laptops (models affected include the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, and 5160). The suit was filed in September 2005, and was officially settled between December 2006 and January 2007, in what is known as the Lundell Settlement.[8] There were a number of design flaws in this model, ranging from flaws in the cooling system of the notebook to a tab on the "C" panel pressing on the motherboard. In all, the design flaws caused the notebook to shut down suddenly or not to boot at all. The suit had been filed in Ontario, Canada; claimants said that the laptops suffered premature motherboard failures caused by overheating shortly after the warranty period had ended.[9]

References

  1. ^ Rodríguez, Betzabé; Aydın, Göker (May 2015). "Pricing and assortment decisions for a manufacturer selling through dual channels". European Journal of Operational Research. 242 (3): 901–909. doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2014.10.047. ISSN 0377-2217.
  2. ^ Polanco, Tony (January 6, 2025). "Dell XPS is dead — Dell just rebranded its entire PC lineup". Tom's Guide. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  3. ^ Chester, Edward (January 6, 2025). "Dell ditches Inspiron, Latitude, and XPS, in sensible yet confusing rebrand". PCGamesN. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  4. ^ Crider, Michael (January 6, 2025). "Dell drops XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brands". PCWorld. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  5. ^ Osborne, Joe. "CES 2025: Dell Rebrands Its Whole PC Lineup—Now, It's All Just 'Dell'". PCMAG. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  6. ^ Harding, Scharon (May 20, 2024). "HP resurrects '90s OmniBook branding, kills Spectre, Dragonfly". Ars Technica. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  7. ^ Cranz, Alex (May 20, 2024). "HP is simplifying its laptop lineup and embracing the AI PC". The Verge. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  8. ^ "Ontario man seeks class-action status for Dell Inspiron lawsuit". ITBusinessCA. 15 January 2007. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Dell Sued For Defective Laptops". Tech2. 2007-01-15. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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