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Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: i5-1235U, 15.6" 120Hz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD Expired

$308.70
$429.99
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Dell has Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop on sale for $349.99 - 2% when you apply coupon code ARMMPPS - unique 10% off coupon code you receive via email (instructions below) = $308.69. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member mlj2015 for finding this deal.

Note: To receive a 10% off unique promo code, sign up for Dell Email Updates. The code may take up to an hour to arrive in your inbox.

Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U 10-Core Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 250 nit Display
  • 8GB DDR4 2666 MT/s (1x8GB)
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home

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Dell has the Inspiron 15 Laptop with the specs below for $308.69 when you apply 10% unique email code and coupon code ARMMPPS in checkout. Shipping is free.
Note: To receive a 10% off unique promo code, sign up for Dell Email Updates. The code may take up to an hour to arrive in your inbox.

I was also able to use two American Express cards with the $50 back on $100 spent at Dell, which brought my total to $208.69, but that part is YMMV.

I didn't check what the final price would be on the other variations, but the starting prices before discounts are:
i3 12th Gen: $299.99
i5 12th Gen: $349.99
i5 11th Gen: $529.99
i7 12th Gen: $549.99

Tech Specs
Processor
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U (12 MB cache, 10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz Turbo)
Operating System
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
Graphics Card
Intel® UHD Graphics
Display
15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 120Hz, WVA, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 250 nit, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Memory *
8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MT/s
Storage
256 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Case
Carbon Black
Microsoft Office
No Microsoft Office License included
Comprehensive digital protection – including antivirus, privacy and identity protections
McAfee® LiveSafe™ 30-day trial
Protect your purchase - View Support offers below *
1Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support
Accidental Damage Service
None
Keyboard
English US non-backlit keyboard
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
1 Power Jack
1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
1 HDMI 1.4 port
HDMI 1.4 (Maximum resolution supported over HDMI is 1920x1080 @60Hz. No 4K/2K output)
Slots
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
1 M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive
1 SD-card slot
Dimensions & Weight
Height (front): 0.67–0.83 in. (16.96–21.07mm)
Height (rear): 0.83 in. (21.07 mm)
Width: 14.11 in. (358.50 mm)
Depth: 9.27 in. (235.56 mm)
Weight (minimum): 3.65 lbs. (1.65 kg)*
Camera
Plastic: 720p at 30 fps HD camera Single integrated microphone
Audio and Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2 W x 2 = 4 W total
Wireless *
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card
Primary Battery
3 Cell, 41 Wh, integrated
Power
65 Watt AC Adapter
Regulatory
Energy Star
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment

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This is a good deal compare to my order a week ago for $5 less. I have done homework before I bought this for my kid. To answer many questions above:
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=54906
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.
Unfortunately, I haven't found any laptop configurations available under this post with a backlit keyboard. That kills the deal for me.

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SmilingMustang6270
10-21-2023 at 03:53 PM.
10-21-2023 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from ThanksDude :
Sign up for the Dell newsletter and get 10% off via email, once you sign up, just chat with a online rep and ask for the 10% off code to be sent to your email address as you didn't receive it. May help if you say it's been two days and VERY IMPORTANT, if one rep says they can't/won't do that, just disconnect and try another rep. I had to try like 5~6 reps until one rep provided the code. Good luck dude and save that hard-earned money.
I already have the 10% code, what I don't have is the sale price when I click on the deal button.
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10-21-2023 at 03:55 PM.
10-21-2023 at 03:55 PM.
Quote from folsom :
Looks dead to me
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$429.99
Member Discount - $7.74
Coupon XXXXX - $43.00
$379.25
Increased by 70$
Same for me, looks like it's expired. I'm getting the same final price as you.
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10-21-2023 at 10:06 PM.
10-21-2023 at 10:06 PM.
Quote from folsom :
Will have to go with
Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p Touch, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD $308.70 + Free Shipping
Any idea is this comparable in performance? with Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop 15.6" 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD $308.
Ryzen 5 7530U beats i5-1235U

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...l-i5-1235U
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fearlessfern
10-22-2023 at 10:17 PM.
10-22-2023 at 10:17 PM.
Quote from check411 :
as soon as you put in the 2 sticks of ram it switches to the iris xe
The graphics card is soldered as intel UHD. Can you provide proof yours updates to iris xe when you upgraded your ram? Also, is your crucial ram come with 4 bank groups or 2 bank groups?
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10-24-2023 at 06:02 PM.
10-24-2023 at 06:02 PM.
I added a 2x16 of ddr4. Downloaded CPU-Z and it showed Iris XE
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10-25-2023 at 11:50 AM.
10-25-2023 at 11:50 AM.
Quote from fearlessfern :
The graphics card is soldered as intel UHD. Can you provide proof yours updates to iris xe when you upgraded your ram? Also, is your crucial ram come with 4 bank groups or 2 bank groups?
From Intel website https://www.intel.com/content/www...phics.html

Summary
This article contains a resolution for an issue where the Intel Graphics Command Center "System" section and Display Adapters section in Device Manager shows Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics as Intel® UHD Graphics.
Description
11th Generation Intel processors with integrated Intel® Iris Xe Graphics is shown as Intel® UHD Graphics GPU in the Intel Graphics Command Center under System>GPUs. This is also present in Device Manager under Display Adapters.
Resolution
Install the latest graphics driver and update the Intel Graphics Command Center application via the Microsoft Store.
Note11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codenamed Tiger Lake) in single-channel memory configurations will default to less than 80 EUs, in alignment with Intel® UHD Graphics branding. In this configuration, it will always show Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics in the Operating System. To properly enable Iris® Xe Graphics the system must be in dual-channel memory configuration. Consult with your computer manufacturer for more information.
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10-28-2023 at 04:26 AM.
10-28-2023 at 04:26 AM.
Was anyone able to remove the the screw to swap the nvme drive? I can't unscrew the screw to take out the metal bracket ("thermal plate) so I can't remove the 2230 nvme drive to add my own Frown . the online manual says it's a m2x2 screw

I was using the same PH1 screwdriver that I used for the case screws but it didn't work for it. Tried PH0/00/000 (00 and 000 for different screwdriver) and none worked too. PH00 seems too big still while PH000 I can't turn it, screw looks a little damaged now and hasn't turned at all Frown

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edit: had some screw pliers and managed to remove that screw thankfully. had a spare m2 screw from when i asked asrock for some and that one actually let me use screwdriver on it
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10-29-2023 at 05:59 PM.
10-29-2023 at 05:59 PM.
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Both upgradeable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzSc9VpPIWw
Hi, do you happen to know if this supports 3200mhz ram or is the limit 2666? I see conflicting info and can't figure it out Frown
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10-29-2023 at 07:37 PM.
10-29-2023 at 07:37 PM.
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Hi, do you happen to know if this supports 3200mhz ram or is the limit 2666? I see conflicting info and can't figure it out Frown
Go buy/use 3200 RAM. 3200 RAM is compatible with systems that support only 2666 speeds so even if this system is limited to 2666 memory speeds (which I don't know if that's the case), the faster RAM will still work. And since there's no real price difference for the two speeds, might as well buy the 3200 sticks.
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10-29-2023 at 07:50 PM.
10-29-2023 at 07:50 PM.
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Go buy/use 3200 RAM. 3200 RAM is compatible with systems that support only 2666 speeds so even if this system is limited to 2666 memory speeds (which I don't know if that's the case), the faster RAM will still work. And since there's no real price difference for the two speeds, might as well buy the 3200 sticks.
ohhhh, thanks a ton!
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