Feb 05, 2016 11:21 PM
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I recently upgraded to Windows 10(free upgrade) on this computer without any problems. Windows 10 is a major improvement over Windows 8, and it makes the combination of touch-screen/keyboard-mouse navigation of this laptop even easier to use. Two thumbs up!
This is a cool convertible laptop from Dell that sports all the latest components - a core i7 processor, a 256 GB SSD, and a beautiful 13.3 in IPS screen with vivid colors and touch sensitivity. The design is attractive, with an all-aluminum chassis that looks similar to a Macbook Air when closed. The lid opens up on two sturdy hinges and folds back all the way so that you can use it as a tablet. There is a full-size chiclet-style keyboard that is reasonably spaced. Typing on it feels pretty good, although key movement is a little shallow for my tastes.
The best part of the laptop is the HD screen - it is bright, even when outdoors(although the glossy screen can be a problem in direct sunlight), and it's great to watch movies on. One design issue - there is a pretty large bezel around the screen(i.e. the screen doesn't go all the way to the edges). This is a mixed blessing, because it's unused space and makes the laptop bigger than it needs to be, but it also gives a place to grip the laptop with when you hold it in tablet mode.
Performance feels very zippy with the SSD and i7 processor. Battery life is quite good also - lasted 8+ hours with normal use. Fan noise was noticeable while watching a movie, but thankfully it didn't kick in too often. Although the laptop worked fine in tablet mode, it's too heavy to hold in one arm for long periods of time - at 3.6 lbs, you'll never forget that you're not holding an iPad. There is a nice passive stylus that is stored in the laptop itself.
Overall, this is a high-quality convertible laptop that, while a little too big and heavy for prolonged use as a tablet, is great to have as an all-around portable computer.
