The good The Dell Inspiron M531R Laptop comes with all the trimmings - a slim metal chassis, backflipping touchscreen, speedy solid state drive and accurate touchpad - for hundreds less than you’d expect. A face-recognizing camera, rare for any laptop, is icing on the cake.
The bad The glossy touchscreen creates distracting reflections, and a poorly-placed power button is easy to press by accident. Uninspired design, heavier than competing laptops and battery life is slightly below average.
The bottom line Whether you need a 13-inch portable or a 15-inch workhorse, the Dell Inspiron M531R offers unheard-of value for money. You can invest in an external battery pack to extend its battery life.
CNET REVIEW
I’m going to save you a lot of time. Do you like how this laptop looks? Does it meet your tight budget? Then buy it. Buy it and never look back.
I’ve never said that about a laptop before, but the Dell Inspiron M531R series is truly exceptional. these 13- and 15-inch laptops don’t merely punch above their price bracket, they do it without removing any of the features you’d want and expect from a PC in 2016.