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Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i3-1115G4, 4GB DDR4, 128GB SSD

+ SD Cashback + Free S&H

$310

$485

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Dell Home & Office has Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (3511, Carbon Black) on sale for $309.99. Earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD Anti-Glare WVA Display
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 Dual-Core / 4 Thread Processor
  • 4GB (1x 4GB) 2666MHz DDR4 RAM
  • 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth
  • 3-Cell 41 WHr Integrated battery
  • Windows 11 Home (S Mode)
  • Weight: 3.82 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • SD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is priced $174.99 lower (36% savings) than the list price of $484.98.
  • About this store:
    • Dell Return Policy: Eligible for returns within 30-Days of invoice date (restocking fees may apply).

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Written by RevOne | Staff
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Update: This popular deal is still available

Dell Home & Office has Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (3511, Carbon Black) on sale for $309.99. Earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks Deal Editor RevOne for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD Anti-Glare WVA Display
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 Dual-Core / 4 Thread Processor
  • 4GB (1x 4GB) 2666MHz DDR4 RAM
  • 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth
  • 3-Cell 41 WHr Integrated battery
  • Windows 11 Home (S Mode)
  • Weight: 3.82 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • SD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is priced $174.99 lower (36% savings) than the list price of $484.98.
  • About this store:
    • Dell Return Policy: Eligible for returns within 30-Days of invoice date (restocking fees may apply).

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nightowl2k2
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There are 2 slots which are quite easy to access. The bottom is easier to take off than other consumer laptops I have upgraded before. There is also a 2.5" SATA bay and cable that can run a second drive in addition to the NVME drive.
DaveHanson
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This is an excellent deal, for anyone with modest multitasking / storage requirements or who is willing to open the case (or have someone else do it) for a cheap upgrade:

-Full HD Screen, often missing in $300 laptops
-Most recent (11th gen) i3, which performs similar to 10th gen i5 in most tasks
-SDD and ram are low, but not hard to upgrade if need be

You pay dearly for more RAM and/or SDD space. This is the sweet spot at the moment
Zelo
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Tempted to order using my Amex Business Platinum $200 Dell credit.

$309.99 - $200 Amex = $109.99

https://global.americanexpress.co...s-platinum

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Description shows Windows S mode. Just got my parents a budget laptop with Windows S mode figuring it would be safer for them and require less tech support from me, but unfortunately their Canon printer isn't compatible so now they can't print anything. Just be aware that S mode might make some of your peripherals unusable.
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Quote from Drew_almighty :
Description shows Windows S mode. Just got my parents a budget laptop with Windows S mode figuring it would be safer for them and require less tech support from me, but unfortunately their Canon printer isn't compatible so now they can't print anything. Just be aware that S mode might make some of your peripherals unusable.
So switch it out of S-mode and live the Windows support life.
Last edited by PowerfulClub4936 January 19, 2022 at 06:30 AM.
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Quote from Examiner44 :
For a pleasant experience, you really need at least 8 gbs of RAM. Also, that 128 gb hard drive will fill up pretty quick. I'm not sure if this is still a good deal once you make these upgrades.
YMMV. Everyone has different requirements.
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IndigoSnow3683
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Quote from Zelo :
Thanks for the comparison analysis, I think I'm going to wait/hope for another 14" for $300 deal.
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FancyGame907
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Great deal!
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Can someone point me to a deal on the correct ram for this laptop? Im thinking to 8Gb RAM for each of the 2 RAM slots.

Thanks in advance

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How easy is this to open and add ram? Anyone have a link to compatible ram? I assume take out the 4gb and add a single 8gb stick?
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Anyone know the battery life? Sifted through reviews did not find much
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cravi5
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I'm sure everyone's sick of the "how does this deal compare to the other deal" question , but…

How does this deal compare to the Walmart deal? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/690478

I have this deal waiting for pickup.

My understanding is the Walmart has a pretty crappy display (which doesn't bother me). Neither has a usb C that will allow a monitor. Walmart has better processor and ram (though ram can be upgraded here).

Overall Walmart seems better to me, but I know just about nothing about computers (of course it's also "considerably" pricier percentage-wise).

I need a new laptop mostly to run Amazon workspace and the most intensive software would be light video editing (mostly snipping clips to make a video, no special effects)

Thanks
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Quote from gregoryahunter :
Can someone point me to a deal on the correct ram for this laptop? Im thinking to 8Gb RAM for each of the 2 RAM slots.

Thanks in advance
Here is 8GB RAM version for 25$ more. https://deals.dell.com/en-us/memb...etail/cgjh
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PowerfulClub4936
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Quote from Drew_almighty :
From what I've read, permanently moving to full Windows mode makes these machines run like garbage, even with more RAM.
I moved a similar Vivobook with i3-1115 and 256GB NVMe drive out of S-mode to full windows. It has absolutely no problem running windows. It runs great.

I would also say compared to my other 2021 laptops, i7-11390, Ryzen 5700 you wouldn't be able to tell the difference in normal use, i.e. non multi-core tasks. Yes, those are "faster" but there is nothing that would make me push it aside because it is deficient.

If there are problems, it's because Dell loads up crapware, like Norton AVirus etc. Just Norton can bring a system to its knees. The moral of the story is to update your drivers, debloat software and, if necessary, reinstall windows.
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xcopy
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Quote from sickysickybrah :
Does this have windows? Even 8gb ram is pretty much obsolete with windows and half that nvme will be windows installation.

I get it, it's a cheap laptop, but if you want a functional windows laptop this isn't going to be a good buy

Edit: i see it has windows 11 s mode. Unfamiliar with that
Didn't see that, but that's probably a major issue. Windows [x] s mode means that it's less than a fully functioning version; an often irredeemable and sometimes permanently dumbed down version if you will.

IOW, utter low-end garbage and probably just a step above chrome books, which are always best left in the dumpster google stores them in before sale.

YMMV
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PowerfulClub4936
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Quote from xcopy :
Didn't see that, but that's probably a major issue. Windows [x] s mode means that it's less than a fully functioning version; an often irredeemable and sometimes permanently dumbed down version if you will.

IOW, utter low-end garbage and probably just a step above chrome books, which are always best left in the dumpster google stores them in before sale.

YMMV
The s-mode is easy to switch out in a couple minutes - and that's including the time to google search "how to get out of s-mode".

This computer is far from useless even in its current state.

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Quote from cravi5 :
I'm sure everyone's sick of the "how does this deal compare to the other deal" question , but…

How does this deal compare to the Walmart deal? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/690478

I have this deal waiting for pickup.

My understanding is the Walmart has a pretty crappy display (which doesn't bother me). Neither has a usb C that will allow a monitor. Walmart has better processor and ram (though ram can be upgraded here).

Overall Walmart seems better to me, but I know just about nothing about computers (of course it's also "considerably" pricier percentage-wise).

I need a new laptop mostly to run Amazon workspace and the most intensive software would be light video editing (mostly snipping clips to make a video, no special effects)

Thanks
What you link to is definitely better, at a higher price, but I have to say I HATE silver/light colored keyboards. I prefer the legibility of white on black keyboards in general.
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