expired Posted by mlj2015 • Oct 14, 2023
Oct 14, 2023 1:42 AM
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expired Posted by mlj2015 • Oct 14, 2023
Oct 14, 2023 1:42 AM
Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: i5-1235U, 15.6" 120Hz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD
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1. Memory is upgradable to 64GB (2x16GB). Any DDR4 is fine. The spec you read is "up to". Slower memory but with less latency is not going to make a difference.
2. No usb-c
3. External monitor is limited to 1080P. This is dell article blame motherboard and it is by design.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdo...using-hdmi
However, some research showed people using Intel driver be able to go 2K/4K. So it may be dell video driver limit resolution
https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/com...?rdt=5490
4. Intel i5-1235U vs AMD 5500U basically have no difference on CPU benchmark. AMD is little better on gaming due to higher GPU clock speed. Intel is probably has better battery life due to efficiency CPU cores. If price is the same, you can choose either depending on your use case. If AMD is $100 more, choose cheap Intel.
5. Intel UHD and Iris Xe are basically the same. Iris Xe MUST to use dual channel memory. So with one DIMM 8GB, you will get UHD. Two DIMMs you get Iris Xe. It is the same CPU. Just marketing term to have you buy more memory from Dell to use Iris Xe.
6. It ships with Intel AX201 (wifi6+BT5.2). Nice. No need to replace dell crappy Wifi-BT card.
7. This laptop has a 2.5 slot for SATA SSD
I plan to wipe it clean with windows 11 pro no bloatware. Install 16GB(2x*GB) to get Iris Xe and replace with good NVME 512GB(most likely dell ships DRAM-less 256GB nvme) since I have spare parts to upgrade. Install intel driver to see if it can go beyond 1080p external monitor. If you don't have spare parts, the better configuration with 16GB/512GB goes on sale around $485 based on slickdeal or you find elsewhere for parts.
If you have no idea what I am talking about, you should avoid it.
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1. SD Card Reader
2. USB 2.0
3. Headset jack
4. Power Jack
5. HDMI 1.4**
6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
**HDMI 1.4 (Maximum resolution supported over HDMI is 1920x1080 @60Hz. No 4K/2K output)
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/l...535-laptop
I'm also confused between the two.
Use case: for father who teaches on zoom, does youtube video uploads and basic word/excel/pdf/email/browsing stuff.
1. $ 460
Base: Inspiron 15 (3525)
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700U 8-core/16-thread Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Operating System: Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
Memory: 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s
Storage: 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Display; 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 120Hz, WVA, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 250 nit, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Keyboard: English US non-backlit keyboard
2. $330
Base: Inspiron 15 3535
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U 6-core 12-thread Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Operating System: Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
Memory: 8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s
Keyboard: English US non-backlit keyboard
Driver: Realtek 8821 Wireless Driver
Display: 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 60Hz, WVA, Touch, Anti-Glare, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Storage: 512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
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Use case: for father who teaches on zoom, does youtube video uploads and basic word/excel/pdf/email/browsing stuff.
1. $ 460
Base: Inspiron 15 (3525)
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700U 8-core/16-thread Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Operating System: Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
Memory: 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s
Storage: 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Display; 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 120Hz, WVA, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 250 nit, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Keyboard: English US non-backlit keyboard
2. $330
Base: Inspiron 15 3535
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U 6-core 12-thread Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Operating System: Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
Memory: 8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s
Keyboard: English US non-backlit keyboard
Driver: Realtek 8821 Wireless Driver
Display: 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 60Hz, WVA, Touch, Anti-Glare, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Storage: 512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Per intel i5-1235U specs:
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡ 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max Resolution (DP)‡ 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
The second option I shared seems fast more recent processor with touch screen 512gb SSD and although 8gb ram, but it's upgradable.
Any specific reason not to bite it at only $330 and shoot for something $450+? What spec feature should I be aiming to get better and why?
Thank you so much
Ports
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port with DisplayPort 1.4 (on 12th Gen Processor configured with Type-C®)
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (on systems configured with Type-C®)
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (on systems configured with non Type-C®)
1 USB 2.0 port
The second option I shared seems fast more recent processor with touch screen 512gb SSD and although 8gb ram, but it's upgradable.
Any specific reason not to bite it at only $330 and shoot for something $450+? What spec feature should I be aiming to get better and why?
Thank you so much
Ports
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port with DisplayPort 1.4 (on 12th Gen Processor configured with Type-C®)
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (on systems configured with Type-C®)
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (on systems configured with non Type-C®)
1 USB 2.0 port
Important Details
Type-C™ port available on all configurations in Platinum Silver with an aluminum chassis. On plastic configurations, Type-C™ is available on 12th Generation Intel Core processors with NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 discrete graphics.
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