Do all dell laptops have a dvd player in them?

by AndreShiro™

I am ready to buy one on the internet. It is a Dell – Inspiron Mainframe with Intel® Pentium® Processor. Does this particular one have a dvd player? And how is the quality?
Thanks!

Answer by renegade600
what model? Just about all laptops comes with dvd players. Just make sure you are not getting a netbook since some don’t even come with cd players.

Answer by NicoleIsHere
No but most do

Answer by Jerry J
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dncwza1&cs=19&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN&dgc=SS&cid=39716&lid=1003788

Answer by lkas12
Dell Inspiron 1545 mainframe in black

Stay connected where on earth you roam with the Dell Inspiron 1545 mainframe in black, which features a bright, vivid 15.6-inch LCD screen and long-lasting 6-cell battery. Weighing just under 6 pounds, it’s a fantastic choice for both work and play with the screen’s high-definition resolution and built-in DVD drive (which can also burn dual-layer DVD and CD media). You’ll delight in dual-core productivity from its 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium T4300 processor for brilliant multitasking.

Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.

The Dell Inspiron 1545 in black.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily make a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the simplest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is calculated for nearer and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.) Additional features include a 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM, 54g Wi-Fi networking, 7-in-1 memory card reader, ExpressCard 34 slot, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics with record memory shared with the system, and pre-loaded Microsoft Works.
Key Features

* 15.6-inch Glossy Widescreen Show with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (Learn more)
* Windows 7 Home Premium makes it simple to make a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
* Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
* 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium T4300 dual-core processor (Learn more)
* 250 GB hard drive
* 4 GB of installed RAM with 800 MHz speed (maximum capacity)
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics with up to 1750 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
* 1.3 megapixel webcam with facial recognition software automatically secures your computer when you’re away. This software adapts to your changing looks so you can expect nearer login times. Also, there’s no need to remember numerous passwords for password-protected Web sites.
* 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
* 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
* Quick Ethernet (10/100)
* Built-in stereo speakers
* Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work and McAfee SecurityCenter for anti-virus protection (with 30 days of updates)
* Dell Dock: Delight in a cleaner desktop with this application organizer. Installed software applications on your PC are automatically sorted into user-friendly categories placing your most frequently used programs front and center.
* Dell DataSafe Online backup service offers data protection by enabling customers to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is simple, bendable and reliable. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic stoppage.
* With Dell Remote Access you can easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer.
* Dell Support Center: This centrally located, simple-to-use application provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC’s desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. Helps keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
* 6-cell battery
* Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 5.8 pounds
* Warranty: One-year with 24×7 technical support

Networking, Connectivity & Extension
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that’s fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks as well as Quick (10/100) Ethernet networking. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take benefit of thinner, nearer, and lighter extension cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the later external connectors:

* 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
* Analog record output: 1 VGA
* 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
* 7-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Reliable Digital, Reliable Digital High C

Answer by Max M
They should unless they it’s a netbook. Netbooks usually don’t have a disc drive.

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I am looking for the dell studio xps 16, and I want to look at it before I buy it, so I want to know what supplies sell dell laptops besides obvious ones like bestbuy and staples. Thanks.
I do not want to buy it online.

Answer by Cool
have you thought about dell official website?

Answer by Sakura
hav u tried the dell website, they sell all types of dell laptops there!!
gud luk =]

Answer by LoverOfWine
persons are really the only ones since Dell is a really excellent online web site and that is how they do their own sales.

You may maybe see if there is a Dell store in your area.

Answer by Max M
Costco. They sell a bunch of Dell’s.

Answer by Chris P
You’re going to have a hard time result it in a store besides one of persons if you don’t want to buy it online. You may maybe try seeing if there is a CompUSA in your area, or try Walmart, but I doubt they would have the XPS 16.

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Dell Inspiron 15R (2nd generation)
Dell’s Inspiron 15R is an attractively priced budget consumer mainframe with a welcome set of up-to-date features and design options, but beware of the cost of customizations.
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Dell Inspiron 15R 1570MRB 15.6-Inch Mainframe (Mars Black)

• Intel Core i3-380M Processor (2.53GHz, 3MB Cache)
• 4GB Shared Dual Direct DDR3 SDRAM Memory at 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
• 640GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive; 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
• 15.6-inch Widescreen HD (1366×768) glossy WLED show with TrueLife Panel
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000

Meet the Inspiron 15R – a 15.6″ mainframe computer for your everyday needs. With an attractive, stylish design and mobile technology, this mainframe features everything you want for everyday computing. The Inspiron 15R offers a modern black palmrest. Not to mention Intel Pentium Dual Core processors, a Dell Dock and optional facial recognition software, all at a value within reach. Wrapped in curvy edges and smooth lines, the Dell Inspiron 15R in mars black (model i15R-1570MRB) seamlessly travels

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