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expiredTxijene posted Dec 16, 2022 07:57 PM
expiredTxijene posted Dec 16, 2022 07:57 PM

[In-Store] Dell Inspiron 15 3511 | i5 11th Gen | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | Touch Screen $299.99

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​This laptop is back and on sale at Micro Center and at an even steeper price.
Personally, I've bought hundreds of these in the past and they were terrible to me. But most people seem to have good experiences with them according to most reviews.
  • ​Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 2.4GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4-2666 RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home in S Mode
  • SD Card Reader
  • 1x1 802.11ac Wireless
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 15.6" Full HD Anti-Glare LED-backlit Narrow Border WVA Touch Display

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black
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​This laptop is back and on sale at Micro Center and at an even steeper price.
Personally, I've bought hundreds of these in the past and they were terrible to me. But most people seem to have good experiences with them according to most reviews.
  • ​Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 2.4GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4-2666 RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home in S Mode
  • SD Card Reader
  • 1x1 802.11ac Wireless
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 15.6" Full HD Anti-Glare LED-backlit Narrow Border WVA Touch Display

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black

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Dec 18, 2022 10:19 AM
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GreenMoney6014Dec 18, 2022 10:19 AM
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Is this better than the black friday bestbuy deal which was at $379? Are these same laptop models with same spec?
Dec 18, 2022 10:35 AM
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nachonachoDec 18, 2022 10:35 AM
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For this price a couple of weeks ago you can get a refurbished Surface laptop 3 with 128gb SSD on eBay. I know it's a refurb but in return you have a much better built computer, backlit keyboard, amazing graphics and USB C charging. Everything run smoothly.

Bought one in July and paid $389+ tax and now you can get one at $359+ tax on eBay. My son was staring at it after we got the laptop while we were testing it. We eventually we gave it to him, and he is using it for school. Just bought another one with i5 10th gen, 16gb ram and 256 SDD for the same price.

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Dec 18, 2022 01:27 PM
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TweakFreakDec 18, 2022 01:27 PM
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Quote from Zanthexter :
Throw 32-64GB in it, bump the SSD up to 1-2TB, and you've got a great virtual server host with a built in 8 your battery backup.

The "caliber", of the internals is fine. It's the build quality and that are low end at this price point. But if you're rarely going to touch it or carry it around,, those don't matter.

Cheap laptops like this are perfect home or small business servers. Great choice to host QuickBooks multi user for example.
As per Dell, the max memory for this lappy is 16GB. Any idea how it can be bumped upto 32 or 64GB
Dec 18, 2022 01:44 PM
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infin8007Dec 18, 2022 01:44 PM
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No usb c, no backlit keyboard..

deal killers. hard pass.
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Dec 18, 2022 03:00 PM
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Howard39Dec 18, 2022 03:00 PM
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Quote from Zanthexter :
Gateways, which is just a Walmart house brand nowadays, are straight up trash.

This Dell is merely mediocre. Far far far better.
Concur that Wal-Mart Gateway is trash. In November 2022, purchased the $300 model in Forest Green with good specs, Core i5 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, little bloat, set it up. Left it in sleep mode on dining room table and when I opened the cover a few days later the 15.6" IPS SCREEN FELL OFF. Packed it up and got full refund at local Wal-Mart. If you are looking for computer components then buy a Gateway as it will self-disassemble.
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Dec 18, 2022 03:14 PM
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Howard39Dec 18, 2022 03:14 PM
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Quote from Zanthexter :
Gateways, which is just a Walmart house brand nowadays, are straight up trash.

This Dell is merely mediocre. Far far far better.
Gateway components are acceptable but assembly and build are substandard. In November 2022 bought $300 Gateway Core i5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, laptop in Forest Green. Set it up (no bloatware), left on dining room table in sleep mode. Three days later opened cover and THE 15.6 " SCREEN FELL OFF. Returned to Wal-Mart for full refund. If you want affordable laptop components then purchase a Gateway as it will self - disassemble.
Last edited by Howard39 December 18, 2022 at 08:19 AM.
Dec 18, 2022 04:09 PM
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StrongTank1640Dec 18, 2022 04:09 PM
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Quote from Nooblit11 :
according to dells own website, the 3511 has 2 slots for ram, so you could upgrade up to 64gb if you really thought it was necessary. lol
It says "16 gb max" on specs sheet I saw though, despite 2 slots. I asked the tech in store about this and he said something about the other specs of the machine somehow limit how much RAM would be usable. Anyone familiar with this further?

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Dec 18, 2022 09:03 PM
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shopontimeDec 18, 2022 09:03 PM
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Will Dell match the price?
Dec 19, 2022 12:15 PM
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MyDealHunterDec 19, 2022 12:15 PM
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This deal now at $379.99 (Marietta GA)
Dec 19, 2022 04:06 PM
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kinglooseDec 19, 2022 04:06 PM
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Just checked it's 379
Dec 19, 2022 04:30 PM
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BukeDowntubeDec 19, 2022 04:30 PM
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For anyone interested, I ordered the crucial 16GB RAM CT16G4SFRA32A, installed in the empty RAM slot, and both Windows and Ubuntu show a total of 24GB on this laptop. I thought I would try one stick of memory before bumping up to 32GB.
Dec 23, 2022 03:16 AM
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mystrocsDec 23, 2022 03:16 AM
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No usb-c

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