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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1424 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the Inspiron 15.6" laptop's touch screen, affordable price, user-friendly interface, and lightweight design. Many users appreciate its reliable performance for everyday tasks and light productivity. However, some users have concerns about its battery life and limited storage capacity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and easy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Es very fast and easy to work… I loved this computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Computer

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife loves her. Never had an issues, she uses it all the time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect gift

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what we needed, works fast and very easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light weight, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice and fast computer. Love the light weight of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had this computer over a month now and it is great. This computer is for my personal use and it is perfect for my needs. I love a touch screen and I like a number keypad and this computer has both. The 'matte' look of pictutes was different for me, but it is easy on the eyes. I recommend this computer for the casual user like me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice nice laptop disappointed because it overheats

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very disappointed with his laptop. I paid $600 for laptop that get hot. Not too sure if it's going to last long I will be very upset if something goes wrong I know they say get Geek Squad but if I'm paying $600 for a laptop it should be some years before I utilize Geek Squad. I think Dell should look into why their laptops get so hot and the power cords. This is not the first time experience Please find out why your laptop is getting so hot I should not have to buy a fan to keep it cool when I'm paid $600 for a laptop. Now I will say that I do like the touchscreen which I think is so cool is some of the gadgets on Dell I it's cool

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Lovebug,

      We want to thank you for taking the time for leaving us your review. We are sorry to hear you are having an overheating issue with your Inspiron 3501. Below I have provided some tips to help reduce overheating. I have also provided the full article link, which has more troubleshooting options if they are needed. We also recommend making sure the BIOS is up to date on your PC. I have given you a link to the Drivers and Downloads page for your computer below.

      Tips for Proper Usage:

      1. Dell does not recommend placing portable systems directly on your lap. Due to reductions in the thickness of modern portable systems, heat transfer can be an issue.
      2. Using a portable system (Laptop) on a hard, flat, non-cloth surface will increase airflow and reduce heat from underneath and inside the system.
      Using the portable system on a blanket, pillow, or other types of cloth will cover up the fan cause the computer to overheat and can cause permanent damage.
      3. It is recommended to use the portable system in a Room temperature of 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) with a Humidity level no greater than 90%.
      4. Use compressed air to clean the vents on a regular basis.
      5. Using a cooling pad can decrease heat and increase performance.
      6. If you want to know the temperature limitations for your system, go to the Dell Support Website, look up your system model then open the user guide under the manuals link.

      You can read the full article here - http://dell.to/2uJ8AdG.

      Drivers and Downloads page: https://dell.to/33aHZG9

      Please check for BIOS updates for your PC and use some of the tips above to help resolve the overheating, and if the problem persists, please feel free to reach out to our support team here: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam.

      If you require further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Ashley@Dell Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up and easier to use. Works great for general shopping and surfing the web.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets Every Need

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really enjoying this laptop. It's fast, dependable, and meets all of my needs. I'm a college professor, so I needed something for word processing, accessing grading software, communications, presentations and the like. I don't play games on it, so I can't speak to its use in that area, but if you need what I do for a PC, you'll like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gear laptop for a great price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this laptop last minute so I could work while I travel. Normally, I would stay away from laptops since I'm a PC gamer and am used to bigger / more powerful setups, but I'm pretty surprised by this laptop. The boot time is around 3 seconds which is crazy fast and it has handled everything I've thrown at it so far with 0 issues or lag. Battery life lasts about 6 hours on full performance mode. I even installed a few games on it to see how it would do, like World of Warcraft. Obviously, it has a hard time running it on ultra, but you can still play the game just fine on lower/medium settings. The only thing I wish the laptop had is an illuminated keyboard, but honestly there's too many pro's to even worry about it. I highly recommend this laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great. Great deal and was a good purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    VERY GOOD..................................................................

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best laptop I could have purchased for my school year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use! Good display. Touch screen works well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell labtop

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgrade from my last dell absolutely easy user friendly always a dell user

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pamela Writes Well!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I Love My New Laptop... The Touch Screen Is Especially My Favorite, It Allows Me To Move Around My Documents With Ease... As A Writer, This Is The Perfect Choice... I'm So Grateful For The Customer Service At Best Buy, They Helped Me Make The Perfect Choice!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Touch screen

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dell Laptop good

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Computer is easy to use, touchscreen is nice to have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Barely visible key markings

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good laptop but the letters on the keys are tiny and very hard to see.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good laptop. High endurance. A very good purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    all around easy to use great price Good for any age

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Buy not the Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a good and light laptop. It isn't the fastest but it definitely gets the job done. I've used PowerPoint and Excel just fine and have streamed videos well enough. Am considering buying an external hard drive to backup my documents and I am so far happy with this. Pretty good buy. Not the best buy for the price but definitely a good buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend