A:AnswerPurchased Dell Inspiron 3505 mid July specifically for Zoom meetings. Repeated intermittent audio problems on Zoom with this laptop but no problems with any other program. And it can't be a problem with the Zoom app because no problem whatsoever on my Dell G3 using the same app at the same time on the same WIFI side by side with the Inspiron. Dell would not take care of the problem. So I'm out of $500 for a device that's less than 2 months old. DON'T BUY DELL INSPIRON FOR ZOOM!!
A:AnswerThe GPU is built within the CPU, which is soldered onto the motherboard. Hence, one cannot replace either. As noted in my review of this item, upgrading the CPU/GPU is fraught with issues -- mainly a constant conflict between the Windows Update-provided drivers and AMD-provided drivers. If you're picky about such things, then avoid this model entirely.
A:AnswerThere is surprisingly little bloatware -- at least in the "Programs and Features" page. Indeed, I would consider all of the items listed there to be essential. But in the "Services" page, there are at least six useless Dell items (which can be easily disabled); and in the "Apps" column (accessed by simply hitting the "Start" button), there are more useless Dell apps (which can easily be uninstalled). Dell support is beyond worthless; and, as amply demonstrated elsewhere in this "Questions" section, "YourDellTeam" often doesn't know what it's talking about.
A:AnswerYes, the files from the external portable hard drive can be save in this laptop and it is possible to access the files from the drive without downloading them to the laptop.
A:AnswerYes, the system comes with Dell's 1-year retail MAIL-IN service warranty. According to this warranty, if your system has any technical issues and demands a repair from the technician, the system will be collected to Dell depot, repaired, and returned to you.
A:Answerit has 2 usb 3.0 ports and 1 usb 2.0 port. the 3.0 port is backwards compatible with 2.0 accessories. but the 2.0 port can not take a 3.0 accessory if that makes sense. hope this helps.
