Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX 15.6″ Touch-Screen Laptop (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)

The Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX is a 15.6-inch touch screen laptop which is a member of Best Buy’s Black Friday 2019 lineup. The notebook belongs to the lower-mid-range laptop PC class and will be available for only $279 during the Best Buy Black Friday sales.

Although the 15.6″ screen of the BBY-DT45RFX is touch-enabled, it is still a very basic panel with low-end HD picture sharpness and narrow viewing angles.

The Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX features a very good processor – the 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8145U dual-core, the basic Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics for light gaming, a well-balanced RAM size of 8GB for comfortable multi-tasking, and small but fast storage in form of a 128GB solid state drive. As a nice perk, the Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX features a fingerprint reader, which isn’t commonly present in the non-premium laptop categories.

The battery in the black plastics-covered Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX has a capacity of 42 WHr, which is a mediocre one for this type of laptops.

Overall, this laptop appears to be an optimal budget-oriented solution for those who need a machine for the daily computing chores like emails and office documents, for web surfing, for multimedia entertainment, and even some casual light games. But, it isn’t capacious enough for storing large amounts of big user files like high-resolution videos or for installing a large number of Windows programs and games.

If you generally like what the Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX has to offer, but want a faster Core i5 processor and larger 256GB SSD storage, you can take a look at the Dell Inspiron BBY-W1J46FX for $349.

Specifications of the Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX

Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron BBY-DT45RFX with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Dell
Laptop Type	Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet.
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
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	TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-8145U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size	8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.
Data Storage	128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. 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. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
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	1 x USB 2.0 A standard full-size USB port. 2 x USB 3.0 A pair of full-size 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.
Other Features	Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing.
Battery	42 WHr
Weight	4.4 pounds
Height	0.8"
Width	15"
Depth	10.2"
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.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release	2019