Product Information
| Screen Size | 11.6 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1366x768 |
| Processor | 3.4 GHz Pentium |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1333 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB mechanical_hard_drive |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 7.5 hours |
| Brand Name | Dell |
| Series | Inspiron |
| Item model number | i3147-3750sLV |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 |
| Item Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.81 x 7.93 x 0.83 inches |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Processor Brand | Intel Pentium |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| Batteries: | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews
Reviews 1
This laptop is pretty fantastic in all categories, aside from a few cons here and there.
The metal shell of the laptop really makes it look more expensive than it is and the surface is virtually fingerprint free.
The screen is bright and vivid and the touch screen is responsive. Although after a while finger prints build up, but that is to be expected. The screen is a little oddly placed as it has a different distance from the top edge as it does from the sides and bottom edge. I'm not sure why they didn't center the screen but you shouldn't have a problem unless you have ocd.
It also folds flawlessly when you want to use it as a tablet and is perfect when using it while laying down as you can prop it up at 270 degrees. The hinges are very sturdy and at first, I was skeptical on how well they would hold up if you constantly converting from a laptop to a tablet, but I think they will hold up just fine.
A downside in the design is that when using it as a tablet or at 270 degrees, the screen partly covers the exhaust vent so it doesn't efficiently remove the heat. It also heats up the screen where it covers the vent. This may become a problem if you're watching a movie in tablet mode as it might overheat due to the strain on the processor and lack of ventilation.
The keyboard feels large even though it is smaller than standard. There is also no bend in the chassis whatsoever when pushing hard on the keys.
The touchpad is grainy to the touch but is very responsive. The left and right click on the other hand have to travel a fairly far distance before they actually click. It will definitely take a little getting used to.
The speakers are of good quality and can actually play very loud for a small laptop.
The speed of the laptop is a little slow, but I'm used to a desktop with 10gb of ram and an i7, so I'm probably a little biased but I intend to upgrade the hard drive to an ssd and maybe add larger ram to give a boost.
All-in-all, this is a very well made laptop and with this price you really can't go wrong. If you're on the fence I would say this is a no-brainer.
I will update if I come across any problems.
The metal shell of the laptop really makes it look more expensive than it is and the surface is virtually fingerprint free.
The screen is bright and vivid and the touch screen is responsive. Although after a while finger prints build up, but that is to be expected. The screen is a little oddly placed as it has a different distance from the top edge as it does from the sides and bottom edge. I'm not sure why they didn't center the screen but you shouldn't have a problem unless you have ocd.
It also folds flawlessly when you want to use it as a tablet and is perfect when using it while laying down as you can prop it up at 270 degrees. The hinges are very sturdy and at first, I was skeptical on how well they would hold up if you constantly converting from a laptop to a tablet, but I think they will hold up just fine.
A downside in the design is that when using it as a tablet or at 270 degrees, the screen partly covers the exhaust vent so it doesn't efficiently remove the heat. It also heats up the screen where it covers the vent. This may become a problem if you're watching a movie in tablet mode as it might overheat due to the strain on the processor and lack of ventilation.
The keyboard feels large even though it is smaller than standard. There is also no bend in the chassis whatsoever when pushing hard on the keys.
The touchpad is grainy to the touch but is very responsive. The left and right click on the other hand have to travel a fairly far distance before they actually click. It will definitely take a little getting used to.
The speakers are of good quality and can actually play very loud for a small laptop.
The speed of the laptop is a little slow, but I'm used to a desktop with 10gb of ram and an i7, so I'm probably a little biased but I intend to upgrade the hard drive to an ssd and maybe add larger ram to give a boost.
All-in-all, this is a very well made laptop and with this price you really can't go wrong. If you're on the fence I would say this is a no-brainer.
I will update if I come across any problems.
Reviews2
The overall functionality of this laptop is great. Being able to flip
it open and start typing like a normal laptop is very productive. Once
the work is done, flip the screen all the way back and browse the
interweb with a flick of the finger. It really is the best of both
worlds.
In the styling departiment it is just decent. Besides the flip screen there are no innovative features. The weight is just slightly heavier then I'd would like, but it won't kill your hand if you are using it as a tablet. Their 'windows' button on the screen is kind of annoying cause it is right where I'd put my hand. The silver finish seems to be prone to scratching, just a few weeks has produced several small scratches just sitting on my desk. The hinge system seems robust so that will be good in the long run. The rubber feet on the bottom are leaving marks on the back of the screen when flipped into tablet mode.
For being a small laptop, it is still easy to type on.
There does seem to be some software build issues straight out the box. After the initial large burst of updates the laptop was running very slow. Eventually it cleared, but I have noticed other instances of slow down. It seems to have mostly cleared up after 3 weeks.
The touchscreen works great. It has great accuracy even around the edges. I've used other tablets that seem to not be able to read touches around the edges, which is really annoying when you are trying to close a program. It is pretty responsive but no where near as quick as an iPad. To be fair, I haven't seen any Windows tablets match the speed and accuracy of an iPad.
The mouse touchpad is another weak point. It is at times too sensitive and then at other times not responsive. I also had some instances where using the touchscreen and then using the touchpad somehow 'broke' the touchpad functionality. I was not able to click or scroll using the touchpad, only could move the cursor. Rebooting fixed the problem.
Overall it is a good little laptop, I wouldn't use it for AAA games, but for doing a little work and a little play it packs a big punch.
Side note, check out the Lenovo Yoga for a strong contender in this market.
In the styling departiment it is just decent. Besides the flip screen there are no innovative features. The weight is just slightly heavier then I'd would like, but it won't kill your hand if you are using it as a tablet. Their 'windows' button on the screen is kind of annoying cause it is right where I'd put my hand. The silver finish seems to be prone to scratching, just a few weeks has produced several small scratches just sitting on my desk. The hinge system seems robust so that will be good in the long run. The rubber feet on the bottom are leaving marks on the back of the screen when flipped into tablet mode.
For being a small laptop, it is still easy to type on.
There does seem to be some software build issues straight out the box. After the initial large burst of updates the laptop was running very slow. Eventually it cleared, but I have noticed other instances of slow down. It seems to have mostly cleared up after 3 weeks.
The touchscreen works great. It has great accuracy even around the edges. I've used other tablets that seem to not be able to read touches around the edges, which is really annoying when you are trying to close a program. It is pretty responsive but no where near as quick as an iPad. To be fair, I haven't seen any Windows tablets match the speed and accuracy of an iPad.
The mouse touchpad is another weak point. It is at times too sensitive and then at other times not responsive. I also had some instances where using the touchscreen and then using the touchpad somehow 'broke' the touchpad functionality. I was not able to click or scroll using the touchpad, only could move the cursor. Rebooting fixed the problem.
Overall it is a good little laptop, I wouldn't use it for AAA games, but for doing a little work and a little play it packs a big punch.
Side note, check out the Lenovo Yoga for a strong contender in this market.
