Dell Inspiron 11 3000 11.6" 2-in-1 Touchscreen Notebook, Intel Pentium N3530 Quad Core 2.16GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 8.1, Silver

This Silver Dell Inspiron 11 3000 i3147-3750 11.6" Touchscreen Notebook Computer from Dell uses a hinge design that allows you to fold the screen a full 360deg., turning the Inspiron 3000 from a laptop to a tablet in one fluid motion. The Inspiron 3000 measures just 0.83" thin and weighs just 3.1 pounds for a portable, lightweight design.

The 11.6" Truelife widescreen display of the Inspiron 3000 features a 1366 x 768 native resolution. It still maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio so 720p HD content scale appropriately. The display also features touch support so you'll be able to utilize the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. You can swipe, tap and resize apps at your preference. The screen also has a glossy finish for vibrant color.

The system is powered by a quad-core 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium N3530 processor. It also has 4GB of 1333 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and a microphone. There are also built-in Dell 2.0 speakers with Waves MaxxAudio 5 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.

Inspiron 3000

Quad-Core Intel Pentium Performance
The Inspiron 3000 houses an Intel Pentium N3530 processor. Its quad cores can reach a stock speed of 2.16 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.58 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a dedicated 2MB L2 cache and 4GB of 1333 MHz DDR3L RAM, you'll be able to multitask between applications quickly and efficiently.

11.6" Truelife LED-Backlit Touchscreen
The Inspiron 3000 has a 11.6" widescreen touchscreen with a 1366 x 768 native resolution. It still maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio so 720p and 1080p HD content scales appropriately with minimal letterboxing. The display also supports the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. The screen also has a glossy finish for vibrant color.

360deg. Hinge
The Inspiron 3000 uses a hinge design that allows you to fold the display 360deg. to convert from laptop to tablet mode. Tablet mode enables you to flip the keyboard around and lay the Inspiron 3000 flat so you can check your social media networks, swipe through presentations, or listen to music. Tablet stand mode transitions the Inspiron 3000 to an upright position so you can play games, watch movies, or swipe through your favorite photos. Tent mode allows you to watch a sports game or catch up on the news in a hands-free easel position that's stable enough for full touch integration. Laptop mode is your standard notebook position where you can multitask on the Inspiron 3000 with its keyboard and touchpad.

Stay Connected
With 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, you can access email, browse the web, connect to your social networks and more. There is also Bluetooth 4.0 technology so you can connect wirelessly to compatible peripherals and accessories.

Windows 8.1

The Return of the Start Button
After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network options and more.

Boot Directly to the Desktop
Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.

Seamless Integration of Multi-Touch Gestures
Windows 8.1 supports multi-touch gestures. Now you can use your keyboard, mouse, or the touchpad using simple gestures. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book, or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components. With the touchpad, Windows 8.1 allows you to use multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom and more.

To the Cloud
With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more.

Windows Store
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it, so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it.