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Only at Best Buy Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Stay connected to social media with this 15-inch Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop. The Intel Core processor keeps the computer responsive, and 1080p touch screen makes it easy to use the laptop once it's converted to a tablet. An infrared camera on this Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop enhances functionality and supports bio security.
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Off White Backlighting Offputting
on December 22, 2016
Posted by: RJ12
Verified Purchase:Yes
I did tons of research before I purchased this laptop online when it was the Deal of the Day very recently at $549.99. Exceptional price, gorgeous laptop but the moment I turned it on, I noticed the off white hue of the monitor and the gray/yellow undertones of all colors. Nothing was vibrant like my 4 yr old HP laptop. I fooled around with all of the settings and put it back in the box for 4 days. I tried it again and put it back in the box. I wanted so much to get past the visual issues. I calibrated the color on this Dell which improved the jewel tones with limited success but the off white backlighting was a deal breaker for me. I could get a true bright red, a passible grass green but a royal blue, vivid yellows and purples were impossible. The laptop is quite good otherwise. The touchpad takes some getting used to but I did rather quickly. Didn't use the speakers, so I can't comment on that. I went to a Best Buy store and talked with several reps and looked at all of the different brands and their screens and now understand most laptop screens have this off white backlighting issue. The rep said it's just most people haven't seen a true bright white screen with vivid colors to reference from. They get some complaints but not a lot. You either see it or you don't. The industry standard must have changed in the last 4 years. I learned I don't want an LCD screen (like having a single flashlight glowing behind the screen or everything is in the cast off lighting of an incandescent lamplight over your shoulder). An LED monitor is better but still has the off white background. Even an LED 4k was a bit off to me. One gaming laptop had an OLED screen and was more white-accurate but at a much higher price point. I do amateur wildlife/nature photography and need to see white puffy clouds and the vivid blues, greens, reds, yellows. I would recommend this computer IF you don't notice the off white/yellow monitor lighting. Otherwise... keeping looking like I am. I'm leaning toward a Lenovo All-In-One where the monitor jumped out at me as I passed by. I returned this Dell to the store. Wouldn't use it even if it were free. Personal preference of course. I must add that this is not a Dell issue, I understand the big manufacturers buy massive quantities of screens from the same generic vendors... or something like that.
My Best Buy number: 2203297096
My Best Buy number: 2203297096
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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