Description
The Inspiron 15 i3542-5000BK 15.6″ Multi-Touch Notebook Computer from Dell features a 15.6″ Truelife widescreen display that is backlit with LEDs for low power consumption. The screen also has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 native resolution powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port. The display also has a glossy finish, which provides vibrant color. The display is also a touchscreen so you can utilize the multi-touch gestures in Windows 8.1. The system is powered by a dual-core 4th-gen Haswell 1.9 GHz Intel Core i3-4030U processor. It also has 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a 3-in-1 media card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam, and a microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers with Wave MaxxAudio technology. Windows 8.1 is the installed operating system. Windows 8.1 improves the user experience of Windows 8 with several additions and changes. The Start button returns, but has two limited core functions. A left click takes you to the redesigned Start screen featuring tiles that update in real-time. A right click brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, and more. You will also be able to boot directly to the traditional desktop screen instead of the Windows 8.1 Start screen. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.
15.6″ Truelife LED-Backlit Touchscreen, 1366 x 768 HD resolution, Intel HD Graphics 4400
4th-gen Haswell Intel Core i3-4030U (3M Cache, 1.90 GHz, Dual-Core, Four Threads)
4GB 1600 MHz DDR3L, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive
SuperMulti DVD burner, 3-in-1 media card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, weights 4.80 lbs, 5.25 hour battery life
Customers say
Customers like the quality and value of the laptop. They mention that it has a solid CPU, nice keyboard, strong hinges, and is easy to use with the touch screen. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, ease of use, touch screen, battery life, screen, and sound quality.
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