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    is this good value?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kenny1999, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Approx USD 390, is this a good value laptop? WIll it be too lagged ???

    CPU Intel Pentium Processor N3710 (2MB Cache, up to 2.56 GHz)
    Operating System Windows 10 Home (Eng, TC and SC)
    Chipset Integrated in the processor
    Memory 1 x 4GB DDR3L-1600MHz (Max. 8GB) / 0 Free Slot
    Storage 128GB SSD
    Display 11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
    Graphics Intel HD Graphics 405
    Optical Drive No Optical Drive
    Communication 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.0
    Ports / Media 1 x USB 3.0 / 1x USB 2.0 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Audio Combo Jack / 1 x Noble Lock Slot / Micro SD Card Reader
    Camera 720p Webcam
    Battery 32Whr, 2-Cell Battery (Integrated)
    Size 292(W) x 196 (D) x 20.8-22.23 (H) mm
    Weight Approx. 1.22kg
     
  2. don_svetlio

    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    No, it's actually horrible. The Pentium N3710 is weaker than a 10-year-old Core 2 Duo.
    4GB RAM is extremely low for today
    1366x768 TN is bloody terrible. AVOID

    Using this laptop is akin to torture if you ask me.
     
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  3. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    How about the following? (here approx. USD 460)

    CPU 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-7100U Processor (3MB Cache, 2.4 GHz)
    Operating System Windows 10 Home (Eng, TC and SC)
    Chipset Integrated in the processor
    Memory 1 x 4GB DDR4-2400MHz (Max. 32GB) / 1 Free Slot
    Storage 1TB 5400rpm Hard Drive
    Display 14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
    Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 620
    Optical Drive 8x DVD+/-RW Drive
    Communication 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2
    Ports / Media 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB 2.0 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Audio Combo Jack / 1 x Kensington Lock Slot / SD Card Reader
    Camera 720p Webcam
    Battery 40Whr, 4-Cell Battery (removable)
    Size 345 (W) x 243 (D) x 23.4 (H) mm
    Weight Approx. 1.96kg
     
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    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    What model is that specifically? Specifications alone don't mena anything.
     
  5. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    I have the inspiron 11 3000 2 in 1 with an i3 processor and it skips right along for everyday tasks. Sure it will bog down doing heavy lifting like games etc....but for web surfing videos, editing photos, creating cricut cut outs etc...works great.
     
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    bennni Notebook Evangelist

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    For general tasks, I'd look for something with an SSD and between 4-8GB of RAM. Get the best screen resolution and panel you can afford because it's something that will limit the life of the system later on. I still run an ancient, 1st generation i5 system and while the 2.6GHz+ CPU and 8GB of RAM are still fine for many tasks, the 1280x800 screen is just annoying.

    Also, unless you actually need an 11" system for portability, I'd strongly consider 14-15" system instead. It's not *that* much bigger and harder to handle but it's much nicer to use day-to-day. (That's what she said...)