Standing screen display size | 16 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1366x768 |
Processor | 2.16 GHz celeron |
RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
Hard Drive | 500 GB HDD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 6.5 Hours |
Dell Inspiron i3531-1200BK Laptop (Windows 8, Intel Celeron N2830, 16" LED-lit Screen, Storage: 500 GB, RAM: 4 GB) Black
Brand | Dell |
Model Name | Inspiron |
Screen Size | 16 Inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 500 GB |
CPU Model | Celeron |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Operating System | Windows 8 |
Special Feature | Numeric Keypad |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
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- Intel Celeron N2830 Processor
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Brand | Dell |
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Series | Inspiron |
Item model number | i3531-1200BK |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 8 |
Item Weight | 4.67 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 15 x 10.2 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15 x 10.2 x 1 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 4 GB |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Optical Drive Type | BD-ROM |
Voltage | 14.8 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B00KMRGF28 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #57,947 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #11,250 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | June 1, 2014 |
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Customers like the value of the laptop. They say it's an amazing computer for the price. They are also happy with the appearance. However, some customers are disappointed that it does not come with a CD drive. Opinions are mixed on battery life, quality, speed, ease of use, and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the value of the notebook. They mention that it is an amazing computer for the price, a cheap budget laptop that can be used for music, and of very high quality for the money. They also say that it's an awesome, integrated, multi-platform experience that is quiet without a CPU fan. Customers also say the laptop is cool and light.
"...PROS:-High price-value ratio, decent hardware components and performance for the price-Extremely light weight and very thin..." Read more
"...I get around 7000 score on octane benchmark. This is a very good score for a fanless. Dell's Venue tablets score in the 4000s...." Read more
"...It is a nice computer with a great screen. It is comfortable to type on it. And it is very stable...." Read more
"...Nice quiet keyboard- Quality screen- Good trackpad- Quite snappy- Build quality- Light-..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the laptop. They say it has a sleek design, a bright and colorful display, and a good quality screen. Some customers also appreciate the black corrugated finish that limits fingerprints. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...It is a nice computer with a great screen. It is comfortable to type on it. And it is very stable...." Read more
"...Good keyboard, trackpad looks durable, screen is very decent, too. Not 180 degrees viewing angles, but very good anyway.Pros:-..." Read more
"...The computer looks good, its thin and lightweight. It feels very rigid, not flimsy at all, and it doesn't feel cheap...." Read more
"...One thing to note is that the design has very obviously been recycled...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the laptop. Some mention that it's performing great, while others say that the mouse is very unresponsive and makes it unworkable. The computer is not powerful, and has Windows 8.1 that seems pretty buggy. The sound quality is acceptable but not great.
"...Everything is going good. I get around 7000 score on octane benchmark. This is a very good score for a fanless...." Read more
"...#34;well why don't you just use the mouspad" well I am, it's very unresponsive and when it does work it just sorta does what it wants and when..." Read more
"...It works well enough for those. Sometimes it runs slow during web surfing but I think it is related to the webpage...." Read more
"Updated: Turns out power savings mode kills this laptop and makes it unworkable. Thank you for the advice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has given them no problems, it loads very quickly, and is good enough for basic office/school use, web surfing, and watching movies. However, others say that it lags and stutters, and there is a noticeable delay when clicking on things. Out of the box, the performance was poor, and the cursor pad seems a bit sluggish.
"...It works well enough for those. Sometimes it runs slow during web surfing but I think it is related to the webpage...." Read more
"...-First, replace the HDD with a SSD. You will experience an immediate performance boost. You'll need a USB to SATA cable to clone the drive...." Read more
"...After about 3 months of using it it started going considerably slow both in internet and other performance speed...." Read more
"...but you'll end up with a bad overall experience as performance will drop significantly, it will take a long time to boot into OS X, and it will..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention it's good quality, sturdy, and reliable, while others say it has poor construction and reliability, and started to fall apart less than a year later. The case is cheap and feels like it won't last very long, and the laptops eventually develop problems that can sometimes be resolved.
"...I got this last Christmas and less than a year later it started to fall apart. I used for all purposes...." Read more
"...PROS:-High price-value ratio, decent hardware components and performance for the price-Extremely light weight and very thin..." Read more
"...the usually excellent VLC program and the playback was stuttering and choppy. Terrible. I switched to another video program and it was fine...." Read more
"...It is comfortable to type on it. And it is very stable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the notebook computer. Some mention that it's simple to use, seamless, and convenient for homework and internet use. The installation was quite straight forward, and it'd be very friendly to access. However, others say that Windows 8 is difficult to learn, hard to maneuver, and difficult to navigate.
"...You'll need a USB to SATA cable to clone the drive. It is very, very easy and basic. Samsung offers a great software to assist you in this process...." Read more
"...That said, I found the transition to Windows 8 a bit difficult and the changes don't lend themselves to intuitive learning based on previous editions..." Read more
"...Upgrade-friendly! HDD and RAM are easily accessible, and service manual is easy to get- Nice quiet keyboard- Quality screen-..." Read more
"...The keyboard takes some getting use to, but it's not too bad. It could definitely be more responsive though...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the laptop. Some mention that it has a decent battery life, with up to 6 hours of battery backup. However, others say that the battery is not good and would not hold a charge.
"...No issues whatsoever! Snappy, battery lasts forever, smooth and pleasant playback...." Read more
"...Mine had zero charge out of the box and after plugging in for hours it's still at zero percent...." Read more
"...The battery on this thing lasts forever. But it does come with a few issues, the number keys on the right fail to respond quite a lot...." Read more
"...I wish the battery lasted longer, especially now that my AC Adapter stopped working properly...." Read more
Customers are disappointed that the laptop does not come with a DVD drive. They mention that it does not have a disc drive.
"...It didn't come with a DVD drive. I will be getting an external one. I don't use my dvd drives very much, even on my other computer...." Read more
"...Cons:- No optical drive (keep that in mind)- Fingerprint magnet, but not too bad-..." Read more
"...has Windows 8 (but all new PC's have Windows 8), and that it doesn't have a CD/DVD bay, but I knew that before I bought it...." Read more
"...No DVD reader, but I rarely use them anymore...." Read more
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(IMPORTANT NOTE) Do not be confused by the nomenclature for this process as it goes by many names; i.e. migrate, copy, transfer, etc. This is *NOT* my video but it is very helpful. I've also reposted the video on how to remove the Dell HD and install the SSD. Here is the link.
Last note: it does not matter which SSD you purchase, it will be up to each individuals preference (i.e. price, features, etc.). So if you do buy a SSD, make sure that:
1) The SSD is a 2.5" drive, SATA III
2) Check to see if it comes with "cloning" (migration, transfer...) software.
3) If it does not, there are several other cloning software programs available online that are free to download. But I wouldn't recommend this route if this is your first drive swap.
4) Make sure you get a USB to SATA cable. This is the one I purchased. Buy it, use it, keep it or return it after your done. Your preference but you will need this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057UAB2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's all you need folks. Then follow these two videos and you will then reap the rewards of a faster laptop and the gratification of the successful install!
So, removing the HD & installing the SSD video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up5uGX1Bf4g
And, the video to clone the drives:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfUe81ThddM
Hope this helps.
***UPDATE 10/26/14 - Looks like the laptop is now shipping with an i3 CPU and an upgraded GPU (on board). I'd be interested to here reviews on this.
Also, here are some pros and cons after owning the laptop for 3 months.
PROS:
-High price-value ratio, decent hardware components and performance for the price
-Extremely light weight and very thin
-Easy to upgrade components, you can do this rather economically to keep the overall costs down
-Full 10 key number pad and smooth key operation
-Webcam, and photo verification for login (some may not be aware of this but the webcam also acts as a security measure)
-Great for medium-heavy work loads, i.e. running multiple programs, playing music or videos, etc.
-Solid construction, mine travels with me in my backpack and it takes a beating, haven't had any issues
CONS:
-Processor could be faster, however I mention below on how to increase the CPU's performance
-Lack of RAM. The 4GB RAM is quite slow but I describe my experience below after upgrading the RAM to 8GB
-Hard drive has plenty of storage but it's also slow. See below for SSD upgrade and comparison
-With the factory components, the laptop struggles with heavy flash websites. You can alleviate this issue by upgrading the hard drive and RAM
***UPDATE 10/24/14 - Putting this at the top since some have asked for instructions on how to replace the hard drive and RAM. Here are two (2) youtube videos (not mine) that will walk you through the process. NOTE: Pay close attention and follow his exact removal and re-install process of the cover on the underside of the laptop, otherwise you will break the plastic tabs.
Hard Drive removal and installing SSD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up5uGX1Bf4g
Upgrading RAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24kPq-xzwHc
REVIEW:
Great budget laptop, especially for students. Keep in mind the price reflects the product.
Before deciding to move on to other brands, consider that there are many consumers who purchase laptops without possessing any rudimentary knowledge about computer software and components. Let alone there are buyers who show lack of consumer aptitude by writing comments like "thought it came with a optical drive, 1 star."
So, quickly I'll highlight on a few things you can do to noticeably improve the performance of this laptop.
-First, replace the HDD with a SSD. You will experience an immediate performance boost. You'll need a USB to SATA cable to clone the drive. It is very, very easy and basic. Samsung offers a great software to assist you in this process. Here is the drive I purchased.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W15P0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057UAB2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-Second, uninstall McAfee as it ties up many of your systems resources. Microsoft Defender comes pre-loaded, just turn this on. Also, uninstall all the Microsoft apps you do not use. Most of these run in the background tying up CPU resources.
-Third, unlock the CPU's parked cores as this will allow the processor to operate at it's highest output. To do this, follow these directory series. Control Panel\System and Security\Power Options\Edit Plan Settings. Then go to Advanced Power Settings. A new window opens, then scroll down to Processor Power Management and click to expand. You will see Minimum Processor State, click to expand. The default setting is 5%. Increase to 100%. You will notice that the Maximum Processor State is already at 100%. Apply the changes. Now you have a processor running at it's maximum performance capacity. You should see a overall noticeable performance increase in all areas.
-Fourth, make sure you have the Power Saver mode OFF. This mode tells the CPU and other components to run at a minimum state, hindering performance.
-Fifth, if you are comfortable with removing programs both in the control panel and in the registry, then remove all the unnecessary Dell software. You can use CCleaner to assist you.
-Sixth, using CCleaner, go to the start-up programs which run in the background. Turn off all the programs and automatic updates that you won't use.
**UPDATE: As of 9/23/14, I have updated the ram to 8GB. The performance increase was significant. It still travels with me to college 4 days a week and I have no issues with it. I wanted to make this clear, the laptop is considerably lighter and thinner than most others (excluding the Chromebooks, SurfacePro's, etc.). Although it doesn't contain "powerhouse" components, it does a fantastic job in handling medium-heavy work loads, i.e. multiple programs open, streaming, VPN programs (LogMeIn), student learning applications, and so on.
Here is the ram I installed.
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411501025&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop+ram
And like the above reviewer mentioned, if you are comfortable with wiping the drive clean, do so.
On the other hand, it is very much upgrade-friendly. The minute I got it out of the box, I took out hard drive and cloned it onto SSD I have, so this machine runs with Crucial M500 SSD now. You can also upgrade to 8 Gb of RAM, but I wouldn't bother, really.
I am blown by the quality of the product. Screen, trackpad and build quality are exceptional for $220 that I paid for this machine. $220 is a sweet price for this, and I think it blows away any competition, but read on!
Case is plastic, but very pleasant to touch. Good keyboard, trackpad looks durable, screen is very decent, too. Not 180 degrees viewing angles, but very good anyway.
Pros:
- Upgrade-friendly! HDD and RAM are easily accessible, and service manual is easy to get
- Nice quiet keyboard
- Quality screen
- Good trackpad
- Quite snappy
- Build quality
- Light
- Quiet and cool (in fact, it's absolutely silent with SSD)
Cons:
- No optical drive (keep that in mind)
- Fingerprint magnet, but not too bad
- Trackpad buttons make relatively loud "click"
- You need to get rid of pre-installed antivirus, otherwise it's too slow (use standard Windows Defender instead)
- Only 2 USB ports, and they are USB 2.0
- I hate Dell trackpad driver! remember, FIRST thing you need to do is go into trackpad settings and disable one-finger gestures! Otherwise it's almost unusable.
But seriously, for sub-$250 laptop that is very good. I owned a Chromebook before, a few models, and this one beats them both in functionality, build quality and (some) price.
If you are looking at Chromebooks, look at this machine, too! It can run Skype and proper Windows applications, and easy to upgrade. HP Stream 11 and 13 may be decent alternatives, too, but if you are looking for classic black color, and classic big screen you can easily read, Dell is your choice.
Highly recommended.
Update 1: Make sure you install a driver for card reader from Dell website. Out of the box it has a wrong driver, and reads cards quite slowly. After updating driver, it's up to decent speeds!
Update 2: I am very, very pleased with the purchase! Completely silent and very fast with SSD! Copying photos from SD card - very quick! Editing and browsing in Google Picasa - amazingly quick. Plays 1080p without issues! And most surprisingly, even when CPU is 100% loaded, no noticeable degradation of performance, I don't know how they achieved this. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) - very snappy.
Update 3: For a couple of weeks now, this has been my multimedia centre! Connected via HDMI to my HD TV, watching TV series on-line. No issues whatsoever! Snappy, battery lasts forever, smooth and pleasant playback. Seriously thinking about selling my multimedia PC now :)
So once again, here's what you need to do to get the most out of this machine:
- Uninstall McAffee software (enable Windows Defender instead)
- Disable 1-finger gestures for the touchpad (review all other touchpad settings, too)
- Get drivers for WiFi and card reader from Dell website, and install them
- Create a factory backup flash drive in Dell Backup and Restore, and..
- Upgrade to SSD if you can, it will make a huge difference! Laptop is upgrade-friendly.
Hope this is helpful!
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Playing a game is impossible, unless you play a low graphic game. Nothing recent or new.
Playing a game MAKER with HQ loads is impossible. Crashes.
Screeen is nice and big, laptop not heavy. Not flawless, but very decent.
I use it for Word processing, Youtube, Web-design drag drop templates, finding jobs and using Sketchup.