Dell Inspiron
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Developer | Dell (1997–2025) |
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Manufacturer | Dell |
Type | Laptop, desktop computer |
Release date | 1997 (laptops) 2007 (desktops) |
Lifespan | 1997–2025 (laptops) 2007–2025 (desktops) |
Discontinued | 2025 |
Operating system | Windows |
CPU | x86, x64, ARM64, Intel/AMD/Qualcomm |
Graphics | Intel/AMD/Qualcomm integrated, or ATI/AMD Radeon/NVIDIA GeForce/Intel discrete |
Marketing target | Consumer / Home purpose |
Predecessor | Dell Dimension (desktops) |
Successor | Dell (laptop), Dell Pro (laptop), Dell Pro Max (workstation) |
Related | Dell Vostro, Dell Latitude, Dell XPS |
Website | Dell Inspiron |
Inspiron (/ˈɪnspɪrɒn/ IN-spirr-on, formerly stylized as inspiron) is a discontinued line of consumer-oriented laptop computers, desktop computers and all-in-one computers sold by Dell.[1] The Inspiron range mainly competed 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 retired the Inspiron brand (along with the XPS, Precision and Latitude lines) in favor of a singular brand simply named as "Dell" as part of the company's preparation for their next-generation AI PCs.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Its new lineup of AI PCs includes the Dell laptop line, designed for play, school and work; the Dell Pro laptop line, which emphasizes professional-grade productivity; and the Dell Pro Max workstation line, developed for maximum performance.[6][7]
Other brands such as HP have also done a similar practice with the introduction of next-generation AI computers, with HP in particular 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.[8][9]
Types
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The Dell Inspiron lineup consisted of laptops, traditional desktops, and all-in-one desktops.
- Dell Inspiron Mini Series netbooks (2008-2010)
Controversy
[edit]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.[10] 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.[11]
See also
[edit]Dell home office/consumer-class product lines:
- Dell G Series (entry-level gaming systems)
- Alienware (high-performance gaming systems)
Discontinued:
- XPS (high-end desktop and notebook computers)
- 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:
- Vostro (office/small business desktop and notebook systems)
- n Series (desktop and notebook computers shipped with Linux or FreeDOS installed)
- OptiPlex (business-focused workstations)
Discontinued:
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Polanco, Tony (January 6, 2025). "Dell XPS is dead — Dell just rebranded its entire PC lineup". Tom's Guide. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Chester, Edward (January 6, 2025). "Dell ditches Inspiron, Latitude, and XPS, in sensible yet confusing rebrand". PCGamesN. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Crider, Michael (January 6, 2025). "Dell drops XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brands". PCWorld. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Osborne, Joe. "CES 2025: Dell Rebrands Its Whole PC Lineup—Now, It's All Just 'Dell'". PCMAG. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Dell Announces All-New Branding with Dell, Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max Laptops". CNET. January 6, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Henschel, Haley (January 6, 2025). "Dell is refreshing and rebranding all of its PCs: What all the new names mean". Mashable. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ Harding, Scharon (May 20, 2024). "HP resurrects '90s OmniBook branding, kills Spectre, Dragonfly". Ars Technica. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Cranz, Alex (May 20, 2024). "HP is simplifying its laptop lineup and embracing the AI PC". The Verge. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Ontario man seeks class-action status for Dell Inspiron lawsuit". ITBusinessCA. 15 January 2007. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Dell Sued For Defective Laptops". Tech2. 2007-01-15. Retrieved 2023-04-06.