I bought this about 2 weeks ago. Performance stalled a lot from a cold start. And the apps would freeze. Installed an Samsung 840 EVO SSD. Never has seen such a drastic change in performance. Boots in 10 seconds. Apps instantly open. If you want me to make a video on how to install the SSD give me a like :)
neil haque If you could create a video showing how to clone the drives that would be very much appreciated. I'm interested in eventually installing an ssd with the 8gb ram upgrade to get a very smooth running machine.
I have the Pentium version. I replaced the HD with a 256 SSD and I upgraded the Ram to 1 stick of 8GB.I need to run some test to see how the performance is now. I like to buy base models with an Upgraded CPU only, or refurbished and then have the option to add everything else on my own. The above review is very accurate and this laptop is a great machine for the money. I watch this channel because it has been spot on with every machine I have personally owned. I buy about 15 to 20 desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones per year just because I am addicted to A. Seeing how much performance I can get out of lower priced machines. and B. The next big thing. I have used everything from the Acer R7 Star Trek looking laptop to every line of surface tablet from 1-3 and RT, Apple macbooks, Air, ipads, Samsung Galaxy Notes and about 20 different android tablets with my favorite being the Nook HD+ with a MOD (price and screen can't be beat). Gaming laptops, Gaming desktops and build my own machines. I basically play with them for a month or so resell and buy something else. Keep up the good work Lisa! This is my go to channel to feed my tech addiction. I will post performance test with the upgrades listed above soon.
I got this refurbished for $315 on Amazon with 1 year warranty OMG I love it!! I just needed a laptop for school and the tablet mode is just a bonus for me!! I love the TouchScreen and how responsive it is, I am so impressed. Just remove the security software it comes with and all the bloatware to make it faster. If you're looking for something affordable, just go for this one. It does what it needs to and it's fast enough for me. :)
Anyone know of a capacitive stylus that will work with this screen? I've tried different ones and they always skip. Works well with finger touch but I'd like to find a stylus that would work with it too.
i bought last year's model (without the rotation) initially as a cheap backup ultrabook and surprisingly it became my main laptop after upgrading to ssd. very satisfied with the value and found it underrated
I have been looking for a decent review of this model for a while now and this is the only one that addresses all my questions and contextualises things! Thanks a bunch Lisa Gade, this review is very useful!
Just got one for $199 July 1, 2016. Bumped RAM to 8 Gb and dropped in a bigger SSD in place of the 32 Gb eMMC drive and a 120 Gb SD card. Fresh install of Windows 10 without all the Dell bloatware. Still evaluating it for the next 3 weeks. Stylus works, but no hand writing recognition. Wanted a tablet with a keyboard for checking off inspection checklists at work, may just use it as a small laptop with the added bonus of the touch screen.
Super surprised you like this laptop convertible so much, you are usually less impressed overall with a device. You are making me give this one a good look. Always a pleasure, thank you.
Lisa i just wanted to say that i think you do a great job with these reviews. they have been very helpful for me. i'm typing this now from my new inspiron 11. thanks and keep up the good work!
This is a BIG difference that Lisa mentions about the capability to remove the bottom panel and replace the hard drive etc. A lot of ultrabooks do not allow you to do that. Some ultrabooks like sony have everything soldered to the board.
So, I got this laptop last week and actually had to return the first one to best buy because it wasn't connecting to wifi. After I got the second one, it had same problem, and I decided to sort it out myself. I found out the system is set to automatically turn off the wifi. You will have to uncheck that box in the wifi properties so that your wifi will constantly be on. Otherwise, you are going to have the pc automatically turn off the wifi even after you manage to connect it. I got the one with intel Pentium, 8GB RAM, and ssd.
+Nadun Buddhima Rodrigo so far, If you've used a Dell laptop or you want sth. with the new specs, this laptop is definitely a good buy for u. Also, it comes with Windows 10 so, don't expect lag due to update of OS. It's been really good so far. I was undecided as to whether to buy it or Lenovo yoga 2 with Intel core i3. The Dell has the 8gb of ram and ssd which makes it one with the predominant specs of 2015. The only downside is there are no backlight keys and the touchpad has some resistance. Also, there is a noticeable increased brightness when I stop using it for my old hp pavilion g7. Lenovo yoga2 comes with Windows 8. It's been awesome so far for me. If you don't plan on using it most times for stuff like heavy editing, and playing high processing games, you should be fine. For me, I enjoy playing fifa(not the one from windows store). Will see how it performs with that. Hope this helps.
I just got one with Windows 10 and either I got a defective one or something else but this is the most sluggish computer I have used for a long time. Everything is just painfully slow and at the end I decided to return it. I I like the design and gold color plus its very portable. Overall a beautiful notebook with a very sluggish performance. Mine is comes with Intel Pentium with 4GB RAM and 128 SSD which is why I suspect that it may be defective.
Bought this laptop in 2014, it's been dropped, handled terribly, has scratches all over, but still runs really well. All I did was a RAM upgrade. Only unreliable thing is the track pad. Highly recommend as a basic pc for school or browsing.
I have the Inspiron Duo 1090 and I love it from day one. Other than the cool factor of the flip screen back in 2011 - it has proven to be a solid workhorse for office, internet and even videos production (not super uder editing but being able to do a basic nice vid). I saw this on Dell's site last week and want one so I very muchh appreciate your review. BTW - the Duo is still holding it's own at 3-1/2 years.
I know I’m a little late but I have this laptop and the screen flexes and it makes the screen flip out and click everywhere. Do you know of any fix for that?
i purchased the 11"version of this laptop with pentium (the best of the 11"). ive had it for 2 days now and have been thoroughly disappointed with its performance thus far. a lot of noticeable lag right out of the box. my used, 2011 11" macbook air ran twice as fast as this junk. my trackpad doesnt always work either. will be returning this laptop tomorrow.
Lisa, great review as always. I do like how the yoga looks more, but those 3 USBs and the full HDMI is really nice on this. Is there any way you could use DOTA 2 as your gaming benchmark moving forward? I know you use Civilization most of the time, but I think the popularity on PC gaming leans towards games like Minecraft, DOTA 2, LoL, Hearthstone, etc. I'm really looking for an 11" convertible like this that will play the games listed at least on the lowest settings. I wonder if a SSD would make DOTA 2 runnable on low at native resolution on this. Thanks again!
This or the Surface Pro? I'm trying to get a budget tablet that has full windows 8 and can runs most programs. I already have a really good desktop pc so this tablet would be for college and a few very basic games. Anyway would a surface pro (1st generation) be better or is this laptop/tablet better is terms of specs?
The surface pro 3 runs from $799-$1300 not including the 2 yr plan and the Office 365 Home along with it. The Dell Inspiron 11 3147 Signature Edition 2 in 1 PC runs from $400-$500 also not including the 2 yr plan and the Office 365 Home. But if your a student or in the military that price will be a huge difference. Plus if sign up for the Bing Rewards from Microsoft with a purchase over $75 2-day shipping is free up until November 23rd.
Hey Lisa, Received my Dell Inspiron 11 3000 as a gift ( about 3 ) yrs ago ... Enjoyed your video ... Wondered why my laptop doesn't have vents ? Windows 10 as the software ( geez what a nightmare that is ) in addition curious what the tiny square ( port ? ) is on the upper right hand side ... I've watched many video's to try and conserve battery drain but nothing really works ... Battery life is an absolute nightmare ... I don't know if my Windows updates are using some battery life as I'll go to sleep with 87% and wake up to 70 something when I turn it on in the morning ... Thx in advance and happy holidays from New York
Mine made a popping sound and then shut off. Now it won't charge! Was it an electrical short? I've had this laptop for 5 months, too soon to be dealing with issues. 😩
I got this laptop for Christmas 2015. It's only April and it just stopped working. Dead. No lights. Nothing. It will not take a charge and when I do plug it in: no lights - dead. I'm on hold with Dell and they want me to ship it back on warranty. They'll send me a shipping container to ship back. This is supposed to be a 7 to 10 day turnaround. Let see how this plays out. I'll add to this post once I find out what truly happens.
I would Recommend you getting a Asus or another type of laptop because Dell has never been a good brand and make crappy laptops i can tell you because i have this same computer while my brother has an asus and his works much, much better and mine i have had to fix more than 7+times. So this is what i think.
Lisa, I love your very open-minded and practical reviews for ALL potential users of any given device -- very informative always. My BIG QUESTION is, 'How would you stack up this Dell Inspiron 11 versus the Acer Switch 10? I'm torn!!! I've seen both of your reviews for each, but it's so neck-in-neck for me, I need a SMACKDOWN!
I'm a college student and I was looking at the Acer Switch 10. It has issues with the home button because of where the magnet is. This computer is a step up from what I've found.
Thanks Morgan, I think you're right about that. I've gone ahead and bought the Dell 11, and I quite like it, especially it's portability. More (and better) ports than what's offered on the Acer too.
I have always loved your reviews. I really want the Surface pro 3 but its way too expensive for my wallet. I need a laptop for college since i'm just starting out. Just will be doing research papers and social media between classes so I think this one will work just fine. Thanks again for your attention to detail! : )
Would like to see Lisa's review of both the new Dell Inspiron 13, the new Dell XPS 13, and a side-by-side, strengths/weaknesses comparison of those two . . .
I bought two of these Dell Inspiron 11 3000 with i3 processor in Dec2014. One was noisy so exchanged for the same computer within a few days. So I have machine A and machine B. Machine A broke down almost every 1 - 3 months. Hard drive changed. Till the shop agreed to exchange it for another computer almost 1 year later. I did not choose Dell. Machine B broke down once during warranty, hard drive changed and now broken down again about 18 months later. I am not going to repair it. I had bought Dell for the brand and reliability and because I like the designs of this particular computer plus the price was right. The 2 machines had been used on flat surfaces and looked after with care.
Oh and also something that is cool with the Australian version of this laptop, is that it has Dual Band WiFi! Something I think you mention in the video that is lacking from your US version!
Lisa, Does this have SATA 2 or 3? I'm looking at the 6Gb/s ssds. And would you say the pentium is a power saver over the i3? Looks like it is on Intel's spec comparison.
2 in 1 is a nice concept. I’ve owned the laptop for a couple months and it already has issues with a dead battery, noisy charger, speaker distortion and sloppy warranty repair (scratches on laptop lid). Buyer beware
Years ago I was shopping at Costco and seen one of these, I was really tempted to buy it at $499 with a two year Costco style warranty it was almost a no brainer. I say almost because at that time I had just bought an XPS 8700 tower.. and my checkbook balanced on buying that or upgrading my video card and since I had a Latitude e6410 at the time, I suffered for another year and bought my XPS 13 de. It was probably worth the wait... because I just bought one for $25 untested. Now could be a dud. But it looks to be in great shape. Still while quad cores on a budget is somewhat a norm today, it would have been pretty cool to have owned this back then I am sure.
Just purchased an Asus t100 as my "classroom helper". Should I return it and pick up one of these instead? The price difference is about $70. Worth the upgrade?
Maybe. You could build a high powered desktop in your dorm for your CAD programs and modeling, then use a laptop like this one for taking notes and research. The 3000 series is not powerful enough to do any heavy lifting.
Welp, mine is having a few issues after two years of light use. Really slowed down after upgrading to win 10, overheating and most recently the left keys on the keyboard (esc,1,a,z caps) stopped working. Did a google search and found it to be a common problem with this series. I had almost forgot I purchased a warranty for it, so off it goes to be repaired. Really do like the way it looks, hopefully adding an SSD and more ram will help.
+Subhayan Bera I'll go with the dell with 8gb ram, 128GB ssd, intel Pentium. The Lenovo has i3 processor. but the Pentium in this has more processing power
Always the best reviews. Going to buy this little guy and throw a 8gb ram chip in there with a new drive. I like the looks and size for taking it places. I like to tinker as well. Not many new laptops are hackable like this guy is.
Hey Lisa, you should try and get your hands on a Razer Blade 2014 14inch to review. Its a gaming laptop the size of a Macbook but as fast as an Alienware. Thinner than a dime but still sports a GTX 870m!
In the section for wireless display technologies, do you mean to tell me that Mirror cast is usually found on Bay-trail or box chip CPU platforms and WiDi wireless display tech is usually found on Intel Core CPU platforms ?
One thing I would like to know about this laptop...I know you can change out the RAM and HDD, but what about the CPU? Could I swap it out for say, an Intel Core i5? Or is the CPU soldered onto the motherboard? Thanks in advance!
Great review Lisa! Can you do a smackdown comparison between the Yoga 2 Pro i7 and Surface Pro 3 i7 when it comes out in August? Just got the Yoga after going back and forth between these two.
Excuse me, I no nothing much about laptop (the quality or power display etc...) can you recommend whether I should buy this Dell Inspiron 11 or Levono yoga 2? Thanks you.
Well I am heading to best buy today with $450 and I think you just sold me. I was going to get the asus transformer book t100 ( or t200 if they had it for $400) but this seems like it would be better for someone who will be treating it like a PC and not a sidekick tablet ( I don't have my own PC). I love the tablet formfactor but I also need a keyboard and trackpad when I am at a table. 2 in 1's are the only way to go for my computer and tablet needs :)
Please answer! How has this laptop hold up in terms of speed/lagg? I'm having WW3 in my head right now trying to decide between this or the Asus transformer t101ha. For some reason Walmart has the Dell cheaper than the Asus.
Still deciding between these and 3 other devices Which should I buy to compliment my Dell Inspiron 14 5458 laptop. (Note: No Yogas) 1.Dell Venue 8 Pro 2.Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (This) 3.Dell Venue 8 7000 Series 4.Microsoft Surface 3
Don't know if you are still deciding; but if you are I'd suggest one of the dell venues. If you are trying to replace your current laptop a bit more then look to the Surface or Inspiron. But just to complement your computer then pick one of the venues. The pro will have more computer function vs the 7000 which will be more like a tablet; assess your needs and pick one.
Josef Lobitania it a fast laptop i play minecraft at 159-229 fps and also the touchpad could be better when you boot it up the mouse does not show the first 30-50 secs
I have this laptop for 1 year and this i has been working slowly now with the windows 10 update. I wouldn't recommend using this laptop if you are looking for fast and durable, I would recommend acer and hp laptops powered by nvidia for multitasking and school work :)
I just purchased the i3 model for basic schooling needs. Planning to throw in an ssd and ram upgrade. It's hard to find laptops this small with the core series in it.
I bought this about 2 weeks ago. Performance stalled a lot from a cold start. And the apps would freeze. Installed an Samsung 840 EVO SSD. Never has seen such a drastic change in performance. Boots in 10 seconds. Apps instantly open. If you want me to make a video on how to install the SSD give me a like :)
you have to buy an sata to usb adaptor online. look it up in amazon. Then you need Samsung Migration tool software to clone it
neil haque If you could create a video showing how to clone the drives that would be very much appreciated. I'm interested in eventually installing an ssd with the 8gb ram upgrade to get a very smooth running machine.
can`t wait
please do man! I plan on getting this laptop and wanted to throw in an SSD immediately.
yup! please do a video about it! It will help!
Lisa you are by far my absolute tech reviewer. Always thorough and logical in your reviews. Keep up the good work!
I have the Pentium version. I replaced the HD with a 256 SSD and I upgraded the Ram to 1 stick of 8GB.I need to run some test to see how the performance is now. I like to buy base models with an Upgraded CPU only, or refurbished and then have the option to add everything else on my own. The above review is very accurate and this laptop is a great machine for the money. I watch this channel because it has been spot on with every machine I have personally owned.
I buy about 15 to 20 desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones per year just because I am addicted to A. Seeing how much performance I can get out of lower priced machines. and B. The next big thing. I have used everything from the Acer R7 Star Trek looking laptop to every line of surface tablet from 1-3 and RT, Apple macbooks, Air, ipads, Samsung Galaxy Notes and about 20 different android tablets with my favorite being the Nook HD+ with a MOD (price and screen can't be beat). Gaming laptops, Gaming desktops and build my own machines. I basically play with them for a month or so resell and buy something else. Keep up the good work Lisa! This is my go to channel to feed my tech addiction.
I will post performance test with the upgrades listed above soon.
Would it be possible to replace the CPU in this laptop if it's soldered?
I got this refurbished for $315 on Amazon with 1 year warranty OMG I love it!! I just needed a laptop for school and the tablet mode is just a bonus for me!! I love the TouchScreen and how responsive it is, I am so impressed. Just remove the security software it comes with and all the bloatware to make it faster. If you're looking for something affordable, just go for this one. It does what it needs to and it's fast enough for me. :)
Anyone know of a capacitive stylus that will work with this screen? I've tried different ones and they always skip. Works well with finger touch but I'd like to find a stylus that would work with it too.
Excellent review, i saw a couple of review from other but yours was the best, thanks a lot !
From Dominican Republic
I love how I can be 99% certain that there's a review from MTR for the laptop I'm interested in. I love it!
i bought last year's model (without the rotation) initially as a cheap backup ultrabook and surprisingly it became my main laptop after upgrading to ssd. very satisfied with the value and found it underrated
8 years old and the brightness touch everything is perfect for me....watching on it rn
Your reviews always leave me having no questions about the models I am searching.
THANKS!
Been waitin for this review, thank god it was you that did it, always a thorough and pleasant job
I still have this laptop today, after all these years. Works amazingly well and is now on Windows 10
Do you have i3 version or pentium
Isn't slow like mine?
I’m about to try and revive mine full size as cars slot
I have been looking for a decent review of this model for a while now and this is the only one that addresses all my questions and contextualises things! Thanks a bunch Lisa Gade, this review is very useful!
I love you and your reviews my birthday is February 9th I can't wait to get this!!! Your the best!!
Mines the tenth and I'm getting the exact same thing
My brothers is the 16th also getting this ! Guess we all love this lol
Mine was the 11th and I got one!
Hey guys since you might have bought this already could you share your experiences till now.
As I am planning to get one
Just got one for $199 July 1, 2016. Bumped RAM to 8 Gb and dropped in a bigger SSD in place of the 32 Gb eMMC drive and a 120 Gb SD card. Fresh install of Windows 10 without all the Dell bloatware. Still evaluating it for the next 3 weeks. Stylus works, but no hand writing recognition. Wanted a tablet with a keyboard for checking off inspection checklists at work, may just use it as a small laptop with the added bonus of the touch screen.
Always love your videos! Picked this up for $150~ for a linux box. Liking it so far. SSD helps a ton.
Lincoln Yellick ,, where did you buy??.. i want also this with a linux os.. could you send me a link.. ..
I run Linux Mint online, currently 19.2 which is the best mint yet
Super surprised you like this laptop convertible so much, you are usually less impressed overall with a device. You are making me give this one a good look. Always a pleasure, thank you.
Lisa i just wanted to say that i think you do a great job with these reviews. they have been very helpful for me. i'm typing this now from my new inspiron 11. thanks and keep up the good work!
This is a BIG difference that Lisa mentions about the capability to remove the bottom panel and replace the hard drive etc. A lot of ultrabooks do not allow you to do that. Some ultrabooks like sony have everything soldered to the board.
i really like this review. The reviewer speaks very efficiently to an obvious tech crowd, so every word is pretty important.
So, I got this laptop last week and actually had to return the first one to best buy because it wasn't connecting to wifi. After I got the second one, it had same problem, and I decided to sort it out myself. I found out the system is set to automatically turn off the wifi. You will have to uncheck that box in the wifi properties so that your wifi will constantly be on. Otherwise, you are going to have the pc automatically turn off the wifi even after you manage to connect it. I got the one with intel Pentium, 8GB RAM, and ssd.
+Calvin Dike hey man, i am also considering to buy one of those. is it good? can u tell me your experience
+Nadun Buddhima Rodrigo so far, If you've used a Dell laptop or you want sth. with the new specs, this laptop is definitely a good buy for u. Also, it comes with Windows 10 so, don't expect lag due to update of OS. It's been really good so far. I was undecided as to whether to buy it or Lenovo yoga 2 with Intel core i3. The Dell has the 8gb of ram and ssd which makes it one with the predominant specs of 2015. The only downside is there are no backlight keys and the touchpad has some resistance. Also, there is a noticeable increased brightness when I stop using it for my old hp pavilion g7. Lenovo yoga2 comes with Windows 8. It's been awesome so far for me. If you don't plan on using it most times for stuff like heavy editing, and playing high processing games, you should be fine. For me, I enjoy playing fifa(not the one from windows store). Will see how it performs with that. Hope this helps.
I just got one with Windows 10 and either I got a defective one or something else but this is the most sluggish computer I have used for a long time. Everything is just painfully slow and at the end I decided to return it. I I like the design and gold color plus its very portable. Overall a beautiful notebook with a very sluggish performance. Mine is comes with Intel Pentium with 4GB RAM and 128 SSD which is why I suspect that it may be defective.
Abdulai Bah I swear, I have the same thing, it is gold in color it takes like 2 minutes to load up.
Why can't they take 99% of the laptops made (even the $250 ones) and just add the $20 plastic hinges? It would make
all of them SO much more useful.
Bought this laptop in 2014, it's been dropped, handled terribly, has scratches all over, but still runs really well. All I did was a RAM upgrade. Only unreliable thing is the track pad. Highly recommend as a basic pc for school or browsing.
I have the Inspiron Duo 1090 and I love it from day one. Other than the cool factor of the flip screen back in 2011 - it has proven to be a solid workhorse for office, internet and even videos production (not super uder editing but being able to do a basic nice vid). I saw this on Dell's site last week and want one so I very muchh appreciate your review.
BTW - the Duo is still holding it's own at 3-1/2 years.
I know I’m a little late but I have this laptop and the screen flexes and it makes the screen flip out and click everywhere. Do you know of any fix for that?
i purchased the 11"version of this laptop with pentium (the best of the 11"). ive had it for 2 days now and have been thoroughly disappointed with its performance thus far. a lot of noticeable lag right out of the box. my used, 2011 11" macbook air ran twice as fast as this junk. my trackpad doesnt always work either. will be returning this laptop tomorrow.
A smackdown between the lenovo yoga 11 and this would be awesome.
Lisa, great review as always. I do like how the yoga looks more, but those 3 USBs and the full HDMI is really nice on this. Is there any way you could use DOTA 2 as your gaming benchmark moving forward? I know you use Civilization most of the time, but I think the popularity on PC gaming leans towards games like Minecraft, DOTA 2, LoL, Hearthstone, etc. I'm really looking for an 11" convertible like this that will play the games listed at least on the lowest settings. I wonder if a SSD would make DOTA 2 runnable on low at native resolution on this. Thanks again!
This or the Surface Pro? I'm trying to get a budget tablet that has full windows 8 and can runs most programs. I already have a really good desktop pc so this tablet would be for college and a few very basic games. Anyway would a surface pro (1st generation) be better or is this laptop/tablet better is terms of specs?
The surface pro 3 runs from $799-$1300 not including the 2 yr plan and the Office 365 Home along with it. The Dell Inspiron 11 3147 Signature Edition 2 in 1 PC runs from $400-$500 also not including the 2 yr plan and the Office 365 Home. But if your a student or in the military that price will be a huge difference. Plus if sign up for the Bing Rewards from Microsoft with a purchase over $75 2-day shipping is free up until November 23rd.
I was talking about the first surface pro not the surface pro 3. The first surface pro and this dell are almost the same tablet internally.
Get the surface pro 1, it have a i5
#Dell #Inspiron *13 7000* is discounted up to 21% on amzn.to/1uXXhIa. Visit to get it and save more. Good luck
Thanks for the excellent review Lisa. Any plans to review the 13" version?
We are in the process of deciding between the two of them.
Just got this from dell for $400!
It's suposed to come this week.
I'm so excited!
Well that sealed the deal, Dell Inspiron 11 3000, I'll be taking you home tomorrow.
Thanks for the review!
Hey Lisa, Received my Dell Inspiron 11 3000 as a gift ( about 3 ) yrs ago ... Enjoyed your video ... Wondered why my laptop doesn't have vents ? Windows 10 as the software ( geez what a nightmare that is ) in addition curious what the tiny square ( port ? ) is on the upper right hand side ... I've watched many video's to try and conserve battery drain but nothing really works ... Battery life is an absolute nightmare ... I don't know if my Windows updates are using some battery life as I'll go to sleep with 87% and wake up to 70 something when I turn it on in the morning ... Thx in advance and happy holidays from New York
Mine made a popping sound and then shut off. Now it won't charge! Was it an electrical short? I've had this laptop for 5 months, too soon to be dealing with issues. 😩
Can I install Fedora 20 with Windows 8.1? Can I make it dual boot?
I got this laptop for Christmas 2015. It's only April and it just stopped working. Dead. No lights. Nothing. It will not take a charge and when I do plug it in: no lights - dead. I'm on hold with Dell and they want me to ship it back on warranty. They'll send me a shipping container to ship back. This is supposed to be a 7 to 10 day turnaround. Let see how this plays out. I'll add to this post once I find out what truly happens.
+Ona Canfield In my experience, Dell support is pretty great. You shouldn't have any issue getting a replacement.
I would Recommend you getting a Asus or another type of laptop because Dell has never been a good brand and make crappy laptops i can tell you because i have this same computer while my brother has an asus and his works much, much better and mine i have had to fix more than 7+times. So this is what i think.
Ona Canfield so wat happened
Lisa, I love your very open-minded and practical reviews for ALL potential users of any given device -- very informative always.
My BIG QUESTION is, 'How would you stack up this Dell Inspiron 11 versus the Acer Switch 10? I'm torn!!! I've seen both of your reviews for each, but it's so neck-in-neck for me, I need a SMACKDOWN!
I'm a college student and I was looking at the Acer Switch 10. It has issues with the home button because of where the magnet is. This computer is a step up from what I've found.
Thanks Morgan, I think you're right about that. I've gone ahead and bought the Dell 11, and I quite like it, especially it's portability. More (and better) ports than what's offered on the Acer too.
You are very welcome! I'm glad I helped!
Pardon my hearing, Lisa. When are we going to look at it?
I have always loved your reviews. I really want the Surface pro 3 but its way too expensive for my wallet. I need a laptop for college since i'm just starting out. Just will be doing research papers and social media between classes so I think this one will work just fine. Thanks again for your attention to detail! : )
can the ram be upgraded.
Would like to see Lisa's review of both the new Dell Inspiron 13, the new Dell XPS 13, and a side-by-side, strengths/weaknesses comparison of those two . . .
Lenovo yoga 2 11 or Dell Inspiron 11 3000? Which is better for every day use for a college student?
Do you have a plan to review Dell 13 7000, 2-in-1 laptop soon?
Looking for it!
I bought two of these Dell Inspiron 11 3000 with i3 processor in Dec2014. One was noisy so exchanged for the same computer within a few days. So I have machine A and machine B. Machine A broke down almost every 1 - 3 months. Hard drive changed. Till the shop agreed to exchange it for another computer almost 1 year later. I did not choose Dell. Machine B broke down once during warranty, hard drive changed and now broken down again about 18 months later. I am not going to repair it. I had bought Dell for the brand and reliability and because I like the designs of this particular computer plus the price was right. The 2 machines had been used on flat surfaces and looked after with care.
Oh and also something that is cool with the Australian version of this laptop, is that it has Dual Band WiFi! Something I think you mention in the video that is lacking from your US version!
Uses 2.4ghz and 5ghz!
Lisa, Does this have SATA 2 or 3? I'm looking at the 6Gb/s ssds. And would you say the pentium is a power saver over the i3? Looks like it is on Intel's spec comparison.
2 in 1 is a nice concept. I’ve owned the laptop for a couple months and it already has issues with a dead battery, noisy charger, speaker distortion and sloppy warranty repair (scratches on laptop lid). Buyer beware
Tablet of my dreams. A thing without many limits.
Ordered one today. Will come tomorrow. Its the 4th gen i3 based model. Inspiron 3148
does it come with microsoft office and all though programs out of the box?
Years ago I was shopping at Costco and seen one of these, I was really tempted to buy it at $499 with a two year Costco style warranty it was almost a no brainer. I say almost because at that time I had just bought an XPS 8700 tower.. and my checkbook balanced on buying that or upgrading my video card and since I had a Latitude e6410 at the time, I suffered for another year and bought my XPS 13 de. It was probably worth the wait... because I just bought one for $25 untested. Now could be a dud. But it looks to be in great shape. Still while quad cores on a budget is somewhat a norm today, it would have been pretty cool to have owned this back then I am sure.
finally someone who know how to review a product
Can you review the new model with an intel pentium n3700, 4GB RAM, and a 128GB SSD, and compare it to this one with the 500 GB HDD?
Just purchased an Asus t100 as my "classroom helper". Should I return it and pick up one of these instead? The price difference is about $70. Worth the upgrade?
Could I still use this type of computer if I'm going into a architecture major in college?
Maybe. You could build a high powered desktop in your dorm for your CAD programs and modeling, then use a laptop like this one for taking notes and research. The 3000 series is not powerful enough to do any heavy lifting.
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I have this laptop but am thinking of getting a MacBook Air (2017).
Which screen is “better”?
Who can help me? I cant on my loptop .. Its same model.. Plsss
yeah your question doesn't make sense
Excellently-done review. All the info I need. Thanks!
I don't understand why she says it's a dual core Celeron when it's an i3??
Which would you buy the Dell Inspision, hp pavillon or Lenovo yoga 2?
Welp, mine is having a few issues after two years of light use. Really slowed down after upgrading to win 10, overheating and most recently the left keys on the keyboard (esc,1,a,z caps) stopped working. Did a google search and found it to be a common problem with this series. I had almost forgot I purchased a warranty for it, so off it goes to be repaired. Really do like the way it looks, hopefully adding an SSD and more ram will help.
hi, do you find the display color a bit washed out?
Which one is better 2 in 1 convertible laptop? Lenovo Yoga 2 11 or Dell Inspiron 11 3000 series.
same question
Subhayan Bera same question?
+Subhayan Bera I'll go with the dell with 8gb ram, 128GB ssd, intel Pentium. The Lenovo has i3 processor. but the Pentium in this has more processing power
Always the best reviews. Going to buy this little guy and throw a 8gb ram chip in there with a new drive. I like the looks and size for taking it places. I like to tinker as well. Not many new laptops are hackable like this guy is.
Hey Lisa, you should try and get your hands on a Razer Blade 2014 14inch to review. Its a gaming laptop the size of a Macbook but as fast as an Alienware. Thinner than a dime but still sports a GTX 870m!
In the section for wireless display technologies, do you mean to tell me that Mirror cast is usually found on Bay-trail or box chip CPU platforms and WiDi wireless display tech is usually found on Intel Core CPU platforms ?
One thing I would like to know about this laptop...I know you can change out the RAM and HDD, but what about the CPU? Could I swap it out for say, an Intel Core i5? Or is the CPU soldered onto the motherboard?
Thanks in advance!
The CPU is indeed soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable sadly!
What could indeed be improved memory up to 8 gb?
Do you think this laptop is better than the lenovo yoga 2 11? I am torn between them.
if you had choice between this and the HP 13.3" Pavilion x360 13-a019wm... which one and why?
Is the CPU soldered? or is it in a socket?
lane castro soldered, like most all laptops.
Do you think this is better than the Hp x360 ?
Is this a good computer for college/ high school students? In terms of longevity, overall experience, things like that?
Great review Lisa! Can you do a smackdown comparison between the Yoga 2 Pro i7 and Surface Pro 3 i7 when it comes out in August? Just got the Yoga after going back and forth between these two.
I just turned on mine and it keeping beeping nonstop. I turned it off and it stops but when I turn it back on it starts again. Help!
Would this work for recording full hd game footage, running minecraft, and editing full hd video
Dell says that this unit doesn't support more than 4gb of ram. Have you verified that you can install 8gb?
What stylus can I use for this? I want to use this for college since it's cheaper than the surface pro 3
You can use it for all purpose
Excuse me, I no nothing much about laptop (the quality or power display etc...) can you recommend whether I should buy this Dell Inspiron 11 or Levono yoga 2? Thanks you.
Are the newer Inspiron 11’s compatible with Windows 8?
Your reviews are the best of the best. Tell it like it is and entertaining also.
is there 2 versions ? because this one looks different
Lisa, could you do a review of the Dell 13.3 7000 2-into-1?
Joe Secor I already had one ..
Well I am heading to best buy today with $450 and I think you just sold me. I was going to get the asus transformer book t100 ( or t200 if they had it for $400) but this seems like it would be better for someone who will be treating it like a PC and not a sidekick tablet ( I don't have my own PC). I love the tablet formfactor but I also need a keyboard and trackpad when I am at a table. 2 in 1's are the only way to go for my computer and tablet needs :)
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Please answer! How has this laptop hold up in terms of speed/lagg? I'm having WW3 in my head right now trying to decide between this or the Asus transformer t101ha.
For some reason Walmart has the Dell cheaper than the Asus.
Hi I'm using dell inspiron11 3000 series. I cannot find the numeric pad,num lock,? how can I find it? can you please help? thnx a lot.
I have this laptop and it keeps randomly shutting off I cleaned everything yet it keeps doing it.
Smackdown please between this and Lenovo Yoga 2 11
Hi there, will I void my warranty after upgrading my Dell Inspiron 11-3147 from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?
I like to play games on my current laptop but it broke. Can you play it on this?
Still deciding between these and 3 other devices
Which should I buy to compliment my Dell Inspiron 14 5458 laptop. (Note: No Yogas)
1.Dell Venue 8 Pro
2.Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (This)
3.Dell Venue 8 7000 Series
4.Microsoft Surface 3
Don't know if you are still deciding; but if you are I'd suggest one of the dell venues. If you are trying to replace your current laptop a bit more then look to the Surface or Inspiron. But just to complement your computer then pick one of the venues. The pro will have more computer function vs the 7000 which will be more like a tablet; assess your needs and pick one.
Just ordered this can't wait to get it
Can you install light games there? Any interference with the laptop?
Josef Lobitania it a fast laptop i play minecraft at 159-229 fps and also the touchpad could be better when you boot it up the mouse does not show the first 30-50 secs
Josef Lobitania also i got the in Pentium
Hi! Do you recommend me this laptop? I was wandering to buy it but I'm not sure. How was your experience? Tanks:)
I have this laptop for 1 year and this i has been working slowly now with the windows 10 update. I wouldn't recommend using this laptop if you are looking for fast and durable, I would recommend acer and hp laptops powered by nvidia for multitasking and school work :)
Hey lisa, is there any tips to protect build in laptop battery from damaging?
When is a review of the latest Chromebooks coming? (Say, the Dell one...)
Does this laptop work with a Dell Active Pen? Or do I need a third party stylus?
Hey Liza! When will you review the HP Pavillion x360?? I am looking forward to it..
Great video. I just bought this and am having the windows 10 system installed
I just purchased the i3 model for basic schooling needs. Planning to throw in an ssd and ram upgrade. It's hard to find laptops this small with the core series in it.
Do softwares like Photoshop and illustrator run well on this laptop?
Does this device come with MS Office pre-installed?