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

$320 or less
$429.99
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Dell Technologies has Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop (Carbon Black, nn3520gmqch) on sale for $319.99 (or Less for New Customers). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1235U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 1.3Ghz / 4.4Ghz, E-core 0.9Ghz / 3.3Ghz, 12MB Processor
  • 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 16:9 120Hz 250-nits 45% NTSC Anti-glare IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4-2666 (1x8GB) Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Integrated Graphics (80 EUs, 1.2GHz)
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1 (Intel AX201)
  • 720p at 30 fps HD camera w/ integrated microphone
  • English US non-backlit keyboard
  • Ports
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Power jack
    • 1x Headset (headphone and microphone combo)
    • 1x SD-card slot
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 41 Whr 3-Cell Battery w/ 65W AC Adapter
  • 14.11 x 9.27 x 0.83" (3.65 lbs)
Warranty: 1-Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support

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This expired FP deal comes alive again with $10 less.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1235U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 1.3Ghz / 4.4Ghz, E-core 0.9Ghz / 3.3Ghz, 12MB Processor
  • 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 16:9 120Hz 250-nits 45% NTSC Anti-glare IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4-2666 (1x8GB) Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Integrated Graphics (80 EUs, 1.2GHz)
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1 (Intel AX201)
  • 720p at 30 fps HD camera w/ integrated microphone
  • English US non-backlit keyboard
  • Ports
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C w/ DP 1.4
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Power jack
    • 1x Headset (headphone and microphone combo)
    • 1x SD-card slot
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 41 Whr 3-Cell Battery w/ 65W AC Adapter
  • 14.11 x 9.27 x 0.83" (3.65 lbs)
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These have user-upgradable memory, so if you don't mind doing it yourself it's quite cheap to upgrade. See page 42:

https://dl.dell.com/content/manua...uage=en-us
Cons of this model:

No USB-C port (for the millionth time; it's Dell's fault though for making it look confusing).

HDMI max output is 1080p (no 4k output).

Reports of hinge issues.

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wmblalock86
02-21-2024 at 04:38 PM.
02-21-2024 at 04:38 PM.
Quote from MtnXfreeride :
Dont buy a laptop that cant charge via usb-c

I fix computers for a living.... USB-C is way more fragile and infinitly harder to repair than a standard barrel charging port. I'd argue that any charging port is better than USB-C in a laptop.
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bargainperson
02-21-2024 at 04:41 PM.
02-21-2024 at 04:41 PM.
this or the HP from amd ryzen 5 from bestbuy for $300? gifting to someone just for basic use...
i c this is IPS panel, but the amd is TN I guess, it does not say

https://slickdeals.net/f/17306596-hp-15-6-fhd-laptop-ryzen-7520u-16gb-ram-256gb-ssd-300-free-shipping
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letshavepaneer
02-21-2024 at 05:31 PM.
02-21-2024 at 05:31 PM.
Quote from SnakePlisken :
Clearly says Inspiron, not Precision.

I'm shocked that there is no usb-c on this. Post indicates it, but pictures do not have it and have a large fine print on which models include usb-c and which don't.
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MtnXfreeride
02-21-2024 at 06:06 PM.
02-21-2024 at 06:06 PM.
Quote from wmblalock86 :
I fix computers for a living.... USB-C is way more fragile and infinitly harder to repair than a standard barrel charging port. I'd argue that any charging port is better than USB-C in a laptop.
Guess I am picturing my HP and Dell laptops that have a regular charging port PLUS the USB-C port accepts power. The USB-C port lets me use my 45watt PD USB battery to charge on the go and it is a backup if the standard port breaks. Plus I can keep strategic USB-C chromebook/laptop chargers throughout my house and have compatibility across 3 different laptops, 3 tablets, and 3 phones, for 3 family members.
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bettyblue
02-22-2024 at 05:20 AM.
02-22-2024 at 05:20 AM.
Quote from AdmiralGeneral :
Just about everything about this laptop is "bad", but it's more than enough for a casual user laptop, and the price is okay.

- Single channel memory.
- Pretty much the smallest SSD size possible in 2024.​
- Lowest acceptable screen brightness.
- Lowest acceptable screen color quality.

Keyboard isn't backlit- but whatever it's only $320 you can't have everything.
CPU is aight.
Battery life is probably aight.
Weight is aight (for the specs it could probably be lighter).

Refresh rate of the screen is actually really good- which is confusing given how low quality the rest of it is.
Thanks, have no ideal what SCM, but I will look that up, I'm sure if I got this LT I wouldst have noticed, I find that too much information,detuers my buying dissions,i dont want to buy junk,but if i dont /wont the difference between them,thanks
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dealpapa
02-22-2024 at 06:31 AM.
02-22-2024 at 06:31 AM.
Quote from AquaPicture2620 :
Cons of this model:

No USB-C port (for the millionth time; it's Dell's fault though for making it look confusing).

HDMI max output is 1080p (no 4k output).

Reports of hinge issues.
is USB-C new hdmi?​
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kabukicho
02-22-2024 at 04:31 PM.
02-22-2024 at 04:31 PM.
Quote from bettyblue :
What might be the weak points, screen hinges keyboard?

ohh yeah... i see that lid, it has the internal hinges that are gonna break internally in a year or under 2 yrs. one day the lid 'twists' when you close it down and you're like...huh?
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bettyblue
02-23-2024 at 03:34 AM.
02-23-2024 at 03:34 AM.
Quote from kabukicho :
ohh yeah... i see that lid, it has the internal hinges that are gonna break internally in a year or under 2 yrs. one day the lid 'twists' when you close it down and you're like...huh?
Wow, ill pass
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seier
02-24-2024 at 11:16 PM.
02-24-2024 at 11:16 PM.
Quote from SnakePlisken :
Clearly says Inspiron, not Precision.

I seriously doubt this can't output 4K. I worked on 10th Gen and my work laptop was even older with integrated graphics and even it did 4K.
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EagerCaption863
02-26-2024 at 06:42 AM.
02-26-2024 at 06:42 AM.
Quote from seier :
I seriously doubt this can't output 4K. I worked on 10th Gen and my work laptop was even older with integrated graphics and even it did 4K.
It's a driver limitation, specifically one from Dell's custom video drivers.

If you nuke them and download and install the graphics drivers straight from Intel, you'll get the full capabilities of HDMI 1.4 (4K @ 30 Hz).
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03-11-2024 at 07:41 PM.
03-11-2024 at 07:41 PM.
Quote from EagerCaption863 :
It's a driver limitation, specifically one from Dell's custom video drivers.

If you nuke them and download and install the graphics drivers straight from Intel, you'll get the full capabilities of HDMI 1.4 (4K @ 30 Hz).

Ice lake clearly supports 4K 60hz (this is the lowest end 9 watt i3) possibly only over display port:
https://ark.intel.com/content/www...0-ghz.html
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03-14-2024 at 03:35 PM.
03-14-2024 at 03:35 PM.
Quote from seier :
Ice lake clearly supports 4K 60hz (this is the lowest end 9 watt i3) possibly only over display port:
https://ark.intel.com/content/www...0-ghz.html [intel.com]
Yes but the laptop does not have DP (or USB-c passthrough). The only video output is HDMI 1.4, so that's the weakest link.
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