Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black

I got this when the $299 sale dropped on Thursday the 27th. Ordered it online and it was delivered quickly. The laptop itself is great! Not as fast as others but for the price, it cant be beat! I priced the same machine out there for a lot more! The touch screen is responsive and the keyboard has a nice feel. I was happy to see it has a full numbers pad! That's a plus for what I do. My only issue was with the default low volume level. I fixed it and chalked up to setting up a new PC. If you have low volume, here's what you do to correct it. You can fix the default sound settings. Go to your volume adjustment and click on the speakers/headphones icon. Then go to properties/enhancements and make sure these are checked..... (Environment-Equalizer-Virtual Surround-Loudness Equalization) This is a MUST! Fixed all the low volume issues. See the photo!

I was using one Dell laptop from over an year and when I was in need of another one I didn't think about others. I wanted a new one for my parents with very light use, thought of going with Celeron or Pentium processor to save something but I later I found this great deal. Its a better processor, touch screen with optical drive on less price.... It is also very slim and light weight. I would say complete value for money.

This is the best entry level laptop with all latest feature for everyday use. It is great for student, housewife, professional programmer, travelling executive. It is light weighted, brilliant HD screen. However it lack great camera quality. Camera do not show true color. Sound quality good enough for person using it. Sound volume is not loud enough, quality is less than average considering other best quality. It lack mouse button for left and right click, rather have a flat area, making it difficult to click. In old model Dell has separate button which was great. Surprised to see Dell has done away with those mouse button. Over all it is best laptop to do serious work on it.

I am really enjoying my new Dell Touch Laptop. I am glad I found one with an Intel I3 Core Processor, it's much faster than my old laptop. I am especially glad it includes a DVD/CD player/burner. A lot of new laptops don't have this great feature. I am so glad I went to BestBuy.com and did some research to locate this really good computer!!!

i purchased for my niece...its a great laptop ...all the bells and whistles needed for basic computing

I bought this laptop and found it to be the best laptop, the features it has are awesome and the ease of using it is great!!!

While this laptop may look like a "Black Swan," don't let the outward appearance deceive you. For the price, you're getting a very good entry level computer that will do most all tasks asked of it. Another huge plus is how easy it is to work on. One screw/cover on the bottom and you can gain easy access to the most commonly upgraded items. And yes, the memory is upgradeable under the same cover. Touchscreen works great with Win 8.1 and IMO, this computer is not slow at all for me with an Intel i3!! Plus, 6 months of security software included!

If you are looking to get a laptop with the most features for the lowest price, this is the one. Even if you didn't get it at the Black Friday price of $299., like I did- it is still worth it. I compared: screen size (15.6), Touch Screen, Pentium Core i3 (not Celeron, etc.), 4GB expandable RAM, DVD drive (many don't have anymore), Bluetooth, HDMI, etc. Many others may have some better features (faster processor, more ram), but lacked other important ones like those I just mentioned- and still costed more. This was the best overall value for me right now. This is probably not for you for work, or if you are a big gamer; but for home use, or students it will do great. Set up was a breeze, everything is running smoothly. Yes, some compromises include the plastic feel, and the track pad is a little fussy on some websites, but I use a wireless mouse now anyway or the touchscreen in that case. Regarding other reviews on the internet in general complaining about Windows 8.1, don't let that deter you, there is a keyboard button, on screen button and more- that get you to that familiar desktop with one click. Plus, I love the touchscreen and the apps screen, its super easy to navigate and also customizable. (2015 upgrade to Windows 10 anyway.) Kudos to the other reviewer with instructions to improve the default volume. In conclusion: Does it not look as cool as Apple, obviously- but I didn't want to pay twice as much and still not have some important features. Besides, I have other Apple products anyway, and its nice to have an alternative. I love this laptop, and love the price even more! If it lasts just a few years that's fine with me.