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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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Great PC
on December 18, 2016
Posted by: Riley
I'm starting college next year in a computer science program, and this is exactly what I need.
First, the price I bought it for is fantastic for all the high-end options this computer has. It's still a great deal even when not on sale.
Here are the main points:
1) This PC can be used as a tablet. It's something I wasn't necessarily thinking about while looking up computers but I'm so glad that it has this capability. It transfers seamlessly to Tablet Mode which is actually quite functional on Windows 10. The touchscreen is flawless. I've yet to find any issue with it being unresponsive even to the lightest touches. It does work with a stylus. The resolution is also fantastic (1080p). I can tell the difference between this and my old desktop at 720p. The screen is also completely flat, meaning there's no indentation going from the border to the screen. It makes it seem even bigger than 15.6" and makes tapping things at the edge of the screen easier.
1) This PC can be used as a tablet. It's something I wasn't necessarily thinking about while looking up computers but I'm so glad that it has this capability. It transfers seamlessly to Tablet Mode which is actually quite functional on Windows 10. The touchscreen is flawless. I've yet to find any issue with it being unresponsive even to the lightest touches. It does work with a stylus. The resolution is also fantastic (1080p). I can tell the difference between this and my old desktop at 720p. The screen is also completely flat, meaning there's no indentation going from the border to the screen. It makes it seem even bigger than 15.6" and makes tapping things at the edge of the screen easier.
2) The PC is very fast -- I've never experienced any lag. Startup is less than ten seconds thanks to the SSD. It also uses face recognition with an infrared camera, which is often faster than using a password. Again, something I never would have expected to make use of but now appreciate. The RAM is 1x8GB. Some have said that it's 2x4. Maybe some are, but I opened mine up just to be sure. So you can add another 8GB to make it 16 GB if necessary.
3) This also has a back-lit keyboard which will be useful in a dim dorm room.
4)The computer is very slim and sleek. It can easily pass as a much more expensive PC (and it runs like one too!) The touchpad is super responsive.
5) The speakers are better than average and get very loud. I decided to disable the Waves Maxx audio that this PC comes with because it seems to make the sound a little sharper. However, others may like that it can be used to change sound levels.
6) Battery life is adequate. I have been getting 5+ hours on each charge. That's connected to the internet doing regular browsing at medium screen brightness. If that seems like it may not be long enough for you, consider that it takes only 2-2:15 hours to charge from 8%-100%.
6) Battery life is adequate. I have been getting 5+ hours on each charge. That's connected to the internet doing regular browsing at medium screen brightness. If that seems like it may not be long enough for you, consider that it takes only 2-2:15 hours to charge from 8%-100%.
7) This PC is also very, very quiet. The fan only kicks in if it's under load. I can often go an hour without it making a peep.
I don't intend to use this computer for gaming so I won't comment on that. The processor is able to handle 4k video though. It can probably run most games ... but if you're wanting to game on a laptop then you're probably looking for a more expensive one with a graphics card.
This PC is great for students, kids, and those who just want a computer for everyday use. I can also see it working well as a work computer since it's so portable. The only (slightly) negative thing about this is that its size causes it to be awkward to deal with when flipping the screen back for tablet mode. But it's no secret that this is a 15.6" screen, and since it took me a good five minutes to come up with just that one negative point, it's in no way a deal-breaker.
I'm so glad I decided on this computer. Feel free to reply if you have any questions!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
have you this model with windows 10 Pro ? or can you provide ordering information with windows 10 pro ?
This PC comes with Windows 10 Home installed. If you go to Update --> Activation ---> Windows 10 Pro, it says you can upgrade to Pro for $99.99.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Riley
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.
Could you tell me how many hours does the battery last ?
It lasts 5+ hours for me. That's at medium brightness, using the internet for regular browsing. It charges from 8% to 100% in 2-2:15 hours.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Riley
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.
Is there a way to play a game that you need a cd/dvd drive for? More specifically Sims 4?
Since there is no CD drive, you will have to purchase an external drive.
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