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Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop: 15.6" FHD 120Hz IPS, i5-1235U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

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$329.99 (or less)

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Dell Technologies has Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop (Carbon Black, nn3520gmqch) on sale for $329.99 (or Less for New Customers). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
  • Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.
Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U (12 MB cache, 10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz Turbo)
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 120Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • 8GB (1 x 8GB), DDR4, 2666 MT/s
  • 256GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, Solid Sate Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT
  • 720p at 30 fps HD camera Single integrated microphone
  • English US non-backlit keyboard
  • 3 Cell, 41 Whr Battery
  • 3.65 lbs. (1.65 kg)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
    • 1x USB 2.0 port
    • 1x Power Jack
    • 1x headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
    • 1x HDMI 1.4 port
    • 1x SD-card slot

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • American Express via Amex Offers is offering Select American Express Cardholders: $40 Statement Credit back on $200+ or $120 Statement Credit back $599+ Dell purchases w/ your enrolled Amex Card and make a purchase at Dell.com
  • About this product:
    • 4.2 out of 5 stars rating at Dell based on over 9,500 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Dell's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by Dr.W
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Dell Technologies has Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop (Carbon Black, nn3520gmqch) on sale for $329.99 (or Less for New Customers). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
  • Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.
Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U (12 MB cache, 10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz Turbo)
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 120Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • 8GB (1 x 8GB), DDR4, 2666 MT/s
  • 256GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, Solid Sate Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT
  • 720p at 30 fps HD camera Single integrated microphone
  • English US non-backlit keyboard
  • 3 Cell, 41 Whr Battery
  • 3.65 lbs. (1.65 kg)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
    • 1x USB 2.0 port
    • 1x Power Jack
    • 1x headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
    • 1x HDMI 1.4 port
    • 1x SD-card slot

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • American Express via Amex Offers is offering Select American Express Cardholders: $40 Statement Credit back on $200+ or $120 Statement Credit back $599+ Dell purchases w/ your enrolled Amex Card and make a purchase at Dell.com
  • About this product:
    • 4.2 out of 5 stars rating at Dell based on over 9,500 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Dell's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by Dr.W

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notaxstate
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Why Dell why not giving USB-C charging? The e-waste that these bulky chargers create.
stegall
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Won't let me rep you, Good Doctor. You know, it ain't much of a laptop, but for some folks it may be their 1st to see how it goes or it may be all they can afford, or need, for that matter. My 1st laptop was an Asus X205TA. It was a good piece under $200. w/ not much RAM nor much storage, but it was my start to a better machine.

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notaxstate
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Why Dell why not giving USB-C charging? The e-waste that these bulky chargers create.
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Do these have another ram slot for expansion?
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Aw, no back-lit keyboard.
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I need a touch screen. hard to find when shopping.
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Won't let me rep you, Good Doctor. You know, it ain't much of a laptop, but for some folks it may be their 1st to see how it goes or it may be all they can afford, or need, for that matter. My 1st laptop was an Asus X205TA. It was a good piece under $200. w/ not much RAM nor much storage, but it was my start to a better machine.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank AquaPicture2620

Again, these do NOT have an USB-C port. Please modify the description, OP.

​I bought a cheaper version of this (1215u but otherwise identical) last month at around after $160 after all discounts and cashback were factored in. Overall can't complain for the price - it's cheaply built (couldn't get any more plasticky), there's no USB-C port and while 120Hz is nice on the display, colors look muted and the max brightness is quite low. But a good processor, upgradable ram and SSD (even an empty slot for a SATA SSD drive) easily make up for the shortcomings, given the price.
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dwc13
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Quote from arribasn :
Do these have another ram slot for expansion?
Yes. Per the linked offering, this notebook can be configured for 16GB RAM (2 x 8GB).

The support documentation confirms this too, even though some of the information isn't up to date (11th Gen Intel CPU...c'mon Dell).

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/inspiron_3520_ss/memory?guid=guid... [dell.com]

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south1234
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Why is it good to have a USB-C port?
Where did you use it?
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Quote from south1234 :
Why is it good to have a USB-C port?
Where did you use it?
For charging and video output, primarily. It's convenient to have USB-C charging as it's so ubiquitous nowadays (no need to carry a separate charger). Also, without a USB-C port this laptop is limited to one external monitor (unless you use a DisplayLink enabled docking station which tends to be expensive).

To make matters complicated though, there are USB-C ports that support neither (usually ones found on cheaper laptops). So you really need to read the fine prints when you are shopping for a laptop.
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The description at dell.com lists the display as WVA. My understanding is WVA could be TN or IPS or else, am I wrong ?
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I grabbed the 3535 AMD version days ago. Using 10% off email code, plus $4x CB, and AE $200 - $40 off offer, end up ~ $230, and payed $20 for 8GB mem from eBay. I love it!
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Quote from Kopite :
The description at dell.com lists the display as WVA. My understanding is WVA could be TN or IPS or else, am I wrong ?
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/inspiron_3520_ss/display?guid=gui... [dell.com]

Not sure whether the information is up to date on Dell's support page for the Inspiron 15 3520 (link above). Note that Column 3 of the table is WVA touch display at 60Hz. However, the SD listing is for IPS non-touch at 120Hz. The only display in the table that is both non-touch and 120Hz is Column 2, the IPS panel. The Dell listing is for a WVA 120Hz display. Column 1 is the TN display and it is 60Hz, and its 40 degrees L/R Horizontal viewing angle is definitely not 'wide viewing angle' (WVA).

Best to contact Dell and confirm this listing is for an IPS display before purchasing. Nobody should be sentenced to viewing Intel UGH, er, UHD Graphics on a TN panel. :-)
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Quote from dwc13 :
dwc13
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/inspiron_3520_ss/display?guid=gui... [dell.com])

Useful info. Thanks. That clearly shows that Dell uses three types of panel - TN, IPS and WVA, confirming WVA does not necessarily imply IPS.
Last edited by Kopite December 16, 2023 at 04:34 PM.
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It's showing 279 for me but pass since no usb-c
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Quote from alreadyposted :
It's showing 279 for me but pass since no usb-c
Can you share the steps for 279 price? I am seeing 329.

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