Dell Inspiron
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Inspiron (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell, formerly stylized as inspiron) is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers, desktop computers and all-in-one computers sold by Dell.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> 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. Template:Citation needed
In January 2025, Dell announced its intentions to gradually phase out 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=cnetdellname>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=mashabledellname>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref name=cnetdellname /><ref name=mashabledellname />
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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
TypesEdit
The Dell Inspiron lineup consisted of laptops, traditional desktops, and all-in-one desktops.
- Dell Inspiron Mini Series netbooks (2008-2010)
ControversyEdit
Template:More information 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
See alsoEdit
Template:Sister project 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:
- Vostro (office/small business desktop and notebook systems)
- n Series (desktop and notebook computers shipped with Linux or FreeDOS installed)
- Latitude (business-focused notebooks)
- OptiPlex (business-focused workstations)
- Precision (high performance workstations)