Dell Inspiron 11 3000 3147 11.6-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet
The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 3147 is a 11.6-inch Windows-based 2-in-1 laptop / tablet hybrid. Its hinge rotates 360 degrees, so besides the classic laptop use the device can convert to a tablet or multimedia- and presentation-optimized stand or tent.
The Inspiron 11 3000 3147 competes in the budget convertible arena against the Lenovo Yoga 2 11 and HP Pavilion X360 11.6″ series with the same screen size and similar entry-level specifications. The Dell has 1366×768 screen resolution, which is a mediocre one. Thankfully, the screen is based on IPS technology, so it provides wider viewing angles and better color accuracy than non-IPS displays.
This 3.1-pound ultraportable has a thin profile of only 0.8″. The elegant chassis with square-ish corners and rounded edges has a minimalistic look. The laptop is made of made of silver-colored plastics, which resembles metal in appearance. The keyboard deck holds a chiclet style keyboard with black keys and a spacious trackpad beneath it.
Computing and graphics processing relies on the low-end Intel Celeron N2820 dual-core and Intel Pentium N3530 quad-core processors from the power-efficient “Bay Trail” CPU family. For comparison’s sake, they score around 1,100 and 2,000 points in PassMark benchmark, respectively. Depending on the CPU, the 2-in-1 cost either $400 or $450. Since the price difference between Celeron and Pentium powered configurations is only $50, getting the Pentium version is recommended. Although the N3530 is just another budget CPU, it will crunch day-to-day computing tasks easier and working in programs and Windows in general will be smoother. Both chips have the Intel HD integrated graphics, which isn’t aimed at gaming. It can run only the least demanding 3D games, as well as 2D games such as Flash-based online titles. All available 3000 3147 configurations ship with 4GB of system memory and 500GB of hard drive space. This series has no built-in optical drive.
Other important features are stereo speakers backed by Waves MaxxAudio technology, a webcam with 720p resolution, Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless, two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, HDMI video connector, a media card reader, and Bluetooth.
The battery has a decent capacity for a 11.6-inch laptop. It is a 43WHr one, but Dell hasn’t provided info on battery life. Combined with the power efficient CPUs and small screen, it should produce a battery life of about seven hours, in our opinion.
The battery, RAM, and storage, are user replaceable. To access them, you’ll have to remove the bottom panel which is held by nine screws. There’s a single RAM slot inside. The average user very likely won’t need to upgrade RAM, since 4GB is quite large, but we can recommend upgrading the hard drive to a solid state drive. Although it has a much higher price per Gigabyte than the traditional HDD, it will make Windows and working with files much snappier. In addition, there will be a slight battery life boost and it’s more reasonable to have a storage device with no moving parts in a fully-foldable convertible.
Specifications of the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 3147
Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 3147 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Dell |
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Screen Size | 11.6-inch This is a very small display size, given the most frequently used laptop screen size is 15.6". |
Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. |
Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Celeron N2830 dual-core 2.16-2.41GHz 1MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 12) Intel Pentium N3530 quad-core 2.16GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 20) |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. |
Data Storage | 500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen |
Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops. |
Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. |
Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. |
Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
Battery | 43WHr 3-Cell |
Weight | 3.1 pounds |
Height | 0.8" |
Width | 11.8" |
Depth | 7.9" |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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