To date, laptops transformers, perhaps one of the most promising and rapidly developing areas of mobile technologies. Of course, much more interesting to work with the machine, immediately transformed from a laptop to a tablet, and it does not matter that these transformers usually have mediocre stuffing. Although the latter argument is already possible to argue, moreover, that not far to seek – have a clear example in the form of Dell Inspiron 13 (7348). This gadget works with a powerful processor, the new generation of Broadwell Intel Core i5-5200U, therefore, provides good performance. If you compare it with the previously discussed more compact Dell Inspiron 11 (3147), the essential differences between them are increased to 13.3 inches display, the presence of the stylus and more significant dimensions.

Design – Dell Inspiron 13

The device is made in silver, which is diluted with black keyboard and display trim. Plastic body with a pleasant soft-touch coating comes with fingerprints – a successful combination of surface quality and light shade did the trick. On the cover, you can see the mirror company logo and other decorating elements are absent. The cover is held in position by a pair of hinges on the quality of which will be discussed later.

Bottom as its predecessor silver, it whole without any compartments and events. There is a set of fixing screws, two pairs of rubber feet. If We aim to upgrade your device, it is necessary to remove the entire cover entirely, but this has its advantages – in one fell swoop, you get access to the module Wi-Fi, memory slots, drive, built-in battery, as well as the cooling system.

Well, but what about the transformation? By and large, the device does not offer anything new, the traditional position available: laptop, tablet, stand and tent. The same kinds of transformation are able to perform one more representative segment transformer – 13-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13. Moreover, the mechanism is similar to the transformation – are responsible for it are two hinges are not very large, but reliable in operation. But a significant difference observed in the materials manufacturing: Yoga and cover, hinges and metal, in our review of the same character all this plastic. In fairness, we note that the plastic parts in the Inspiron 13 (7348) are reliable and credible. Hinges permit disclosed laptop 360 degrees while the cover is held firmly, providing sufficient rigidity for reciprocal abutment during use touchscreen.

Dimensions transformer average: 330h222h19 mm and weighs 1.67 kg. By the way, 13-inch sample droplets “not correct”, compared with 11-inch transformer Dell Inspiron 11 (3147), the thickness remained at the previous 19 mm, however, the weight increased by 270 g, but it is quite logical.

Display, sound, webcam

The laptop is equipped with 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a glossy finish. Touchscreen supports up to ten touches it highly, in the correct and convenient. Furthermore, there is used a matrix IPS, and its presence in the device substantially wins. Juicy, bright, saturated colors, correct color, high definition images, a good supply of brightness and contrast. Font does not look small, although the screen resolution to 13 inches big enough. In other words, the display in this great Transformers, moreover, that the manufacturer offers a software for optimization, for example, a utility True Color.

Under the screen Dell Inspiron, 13 is a button Windows. It is useful when using the device as a tablet. Press the keys lightly, runs silently and correctly.

On the right and left edges of the body behind bars hid a pair of speakers. Reserve their volume could be higher, and the sound needs additional volume, bass presence, however. In general, however, the sound is good, many modern laptops and tablets have much fewer resources in this area. Perhaps somehow save the situation can be configured Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Webcam is located in the usual place for all and works in tandem with bi-directional microphone. Next to the eye is a light sensor. HD-camera work is quite satisfactory if used exclusively for a video.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Island full-size keyboard mounted on a plastic substrate. It is equipped with a two-tier white backlight and drainage holes to drain spilled liquids. Large keys are made of plastic, while the dial keys are still on the block are clipped too. In general, it is quite a comfortable keyboard for any kind of use – typing, games and so on.

It should be noted that the physical keyboard is active exclusively in notebook mode. When the device turns into a stand or a tablet, it is automatically deactivated, leaving the user one-on-one with touch keypad.

By the way, in contrast to the 11-inch Inspiron 11 (3147), overlooked the laptop is equipped with a stylus and more. A slot located on the right side. It is compact, has a convenient handle, flat shape, glossy coat does not stain the display. In this pen can draw, write and just flipping pages. To get an accessory from the slot, you simply click on it and it just spring back into your hands.

Also, there is also clickpad, its size 105h65 mm provide quite comfortable working with the device in notebook mode. As the name implies, it has no physical buttons. With respect to the working surface of the touch, area is only slightly recessed into the body. It is extremely sensitive and supports multitouch gestures, works correctly and quickly.

Performance

Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) comes with a preinstalled operating system Windows 8.1, other modifications in the sale is not provided. But on the part of the processor is much more varied – our equipment includes dual-core Intel Core i5-5200U new 14-nm generation Broadwell, but there are other versions with more and less powerful CPU Core i7-5500U and Core i3-4030U respectively. As for Intel Core i5-5200U, it works with a frequency of 2.2 GHz to 2.7 GHz and thanks to architectural improvements, has increased by 5% capacity, compared with the previous generation. So, for example, Core i5-5200U faster than Core i5-4200U, and can compete with Core i5-4300U. Thus, it lacks the power and the challenges of everyday nature, and more powerful applications, including modern games, graphics editors, various multimedia purpose.

Discrete graphics card is not only built HD Graphics 5500 with a frequency of 300-900 MHz and 24 executive units. It provides a good stable job, for example, in the processing of video games but “pulls” is not all. Rather, older go without problems, but today, though with difficulty, processed only on low settings. And the screen resolution will have to be reduced. For example, in The Crew (2014) shows about 21 fps at a resolution of 1280×720 pixels and low settings. F1 (2014) native resolution and high settings, gaining 23 fps. In Alien: Isolation (2014) with medium settings and resolution 1366h758 also obtained about 23 fps. In general, the play is, of course, possible, but not all the games and not always with comfortable settings.

In Transformers available 8 GB of RAM DDR3L-1600, and that the maximum amount, as provided for only one slot for memory stick. It should say that this is entirely missing out on those tasks that must handle this notebook.

HDD 500 GB with a speed of 5400 rpm works completely with 8 GB SSD as a cache. This though is not manna from heaven, but a positive effect on the speed of the laptop, in general. And in principle, on the performance of the disk subsystem not necessary. By the way, if you want something more substantial, can be purchased in Moscow modification purely SSD 256 GB maximum.

Ports and Communications – Dell Inspiron 13

And now proceed to consider interfaces. This should be interesting because the device is a tablet partly, and partly laptop. And the first thing that catches your eye, the physical power button located on the right side. Her company is the volume button as a rocker, available in any mode of using a transformer. There is also a mesh speaker, USB 2.0, SD card slot and a hole for the stylus, very well fit into the overall look.

Ports on the left more and more crowded they are located: a pair of USB 3.0 (one function PowerShare), the combined audio jack, HDMI, slot for charging speaker grille and hole for a Kensington lock.

On the front face is a miniature LED activity indicator, rear ventilation grille located. In general, all conveniently and in sufficient quantity, though the place would be enough and the RJ-45, for example.

Wireless communication is a combined module with support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac and built-in Bluetooth 4.0. Also provided are two sensors – orientation and illumination, which is characterized by the presence, in general, for the tablets. The first works very efficiently, providing reorientation of the image depending on the position of the display. The second is responsible for the automatic reduction / increase the screen brightness.

Battery

What is interesting is the presence in the Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) of the battery exactly as in the previous generation Inspiron 13 (7347) – 3-cell Lithium-ion capacity of 43 Wh. And that given that the resolution increased to Full HD and filling became more powerful. In general, the results of autonomy is not particularly impressive, despite the presence of an energy-efficient processor with a TDP of 15 watts. Thus, the video playback laptop hold slightly more than 2.5 hours, at maximum load, and luminance level of 75% – about 2 hours, the reading is possible within 5 hours.

Conclusion – Dell Inspiron 13

Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) – a great representative of the notebook-transformer, built on a new platform Intel Broadwell. It is not without its own drawbacks, which, however, is not so critical to being iconic for buying a laptop. What here to speak, stand-alone device is far from ideal. For all other items Inspiron 13 (7348), you should like it. It’s fast, stylish, reliable, very interesting in terms of transformation of the laptop into a tablet, is easy to use. Moreover, complete to the laptop manufacturer offers a stylus, which is much easier to work with than a finger or mouse / clickpad. It is necessary to master this transformation about $ 800, but there is cheaper equipment, and, therefore, weaker.

Source: Dell

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Notebook-transformer Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), which we will tell you in this review, is almost completely analogous to the previously reviewed model Dell Inspiron 11 (3147). Used exactly the same design and construction, so that the two transformer differ from each other mainly in size and some minor features dictated by the size difference. However, unlike his younger brother in the family, Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), equipped with the latest energy-efficient processor Intel Core i5-5200U architecture Broadwell.

Design, materials

The predominant color Dell Inspiron 13 designers chosen silver, in this color made all the external surface of the notebook. In light of the open state successfully diluted black border of the display unit and black keyboard island.

Top cover laptops finished with silver plastic with sofftach effect. Cover differs completely flat mirror surface and logo of the manufacturer. Base of the housing is made of exactly the same “uhvatistogo” sofftach-silvery plastic, so a transformer is very comfortable to carry from place to place in the hands of no slipping out of the question.

In contrast to the flat cover on the bottom of Dell Inspiron 13 can be found rounding (closer to the sidewalls), mounting screws, official stickers and thin four rubber feet. Open slot for the battery is not here, as well as a convenient “hatch” to upgrade components. However, if necessary, replace the memory or the hard disk does not take much to remove the entire bottom panel as a whole because it holds all five screws.

When viewed from the side faces of the body can be seen the same design feature as the junior Dell Inspiron 11 – a side wall assembly made flat, and the front and rear edges of the base and the display unit are different characteristic rounded shape. Apart from the purely design problems (originality, recognition), this solution allows the touch to determine what kind of a face is at hand.

The right side of the front edge of the notebook can be found miniature activity indicator. The central part of the rear face of the body takes grille cooling system, here you can examine in detail the metal hinges hinge of the display unit. On the left side you can find an acoustic speaker, combined audio jack, two-port USB 3.0 (one of which supports charging accessories shutdown mode), the full-size HDMI video output jack and charger.

Right side plate is arranged very unusual for a classic notebook, but it is quite normal for a transformer. In particular, it placed power button and volume rocker, which can be used in any of the four modes of transformation (laptop, tablet, stand, canopy). What follows is symmetrically arranged speaker, the third port USB, memory card slot, and a silver “button”, which is proving to be bundled stylus cap. Developers quite rightly felt that it is more logical to place the stylus in a special slot in the laptop case, and not to rely on the fact that users will not forget to take it with you as a separate accessory.

Ergonomics

Model Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) is a 13.3-inch laptop with a special hinge that allows the display unit to rotate 360 degrees around the axis of the mount. Thus the device can be operated in the notebook mode, the multimedia stand, canopy and proper tablet (more on the process of transformation can be found in the review of Dell Inspiron 11). A hardware keyboard is used only in the first mode, the remaining three cases, the basic control method is a touchscreen device, supplemented with supplied stylus.

The inner part of the display unit is covered by a protective glass layer with integrated touch. Thus in notebook mode, the user can control the device with the help of a rather large touchpad and using the touch screen. In the lower part is rubberized with tight hardware key Windows.

Operating panel Dell Inspiron 13 different characteristic “phony” form of fillets close to all four edges. Island keyboard is placed in a small depression operation panel, its layout is typical of the 13-inch models. Keys became slightly larger compared with younger brother, but made Enter “odnoeatzhnym.” The keyboard has a white backlight, level of brightness is adjustable between the two grades.

Functionality

As we mentioned, the laptop Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), equipped with the latest energy-efficient processor Intel Core i5-5200U microarchitecture Broadwell. The processor is configured for 14-nm process technology and has a maximum level of heat in 15 watts. Model Intel Core i5-5200U has two cores, capable of operating at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a maximum frequency of 2.7 GHz, as well as integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500.

RAM is available for one SODIMM-slot, in our case it was busy module DDR3-1600 8GB (Samsung M471B1G73DB0). As a data warehouse using a hybrid hard drive with 500 GB (Seagate ST500LM000-1EJ162). For wireless data module provides Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 with support for the latest standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac (867 Mbit / s) and built-in power Bluetooth 4.0.

Tested model Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) is equipped with a 13.3-inch touchscreen IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The brightness is adjusted manually from 20 to 170 cd / m2, also available automatic backlight based on the performance of the light sensor.

Interestingly, in this model is used exactly the same battery as in the more compact 11-inch model – three-piece removable 43 Wh. As a result, the full charge of the battery the laptop was able to hold 2 hours 15 minutes at maximum load, and 7 hours and 20 minutes in emulation mode of reading.

Results

As a result, Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) – it’s quite a good representative of the family of laptops, Transformers, which will attract the attention of potential buyers of fresh hardware platform Intel Core “Broadwell”, an excellent 13-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and of course ability to work in four modes: laptop, tablet, stand and tent.

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With the Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347) in the prior art devices Lenovo Yoga, apparently, there is another contender. It can also be reconstructed in four modes is responsive touch screen, stylish appearance, and in terms of performance is not so weakling. Whether this functional gadget competes or it is still far from famous artists transformation? So, we will investigate and find out what the advantages and disadvantages endowed with another craftsman reincarnation.

Design – Dell Inspiron 13 review

Laptop case is made of matte gray plastic with Soft-touch coating, close to the soft-touch. This laptop is comfortable to hold in your hands is also much less likely that it will slip out at the most inopportune moment. Plastic relatively strong, scratch-resistant.

Appearance of the device is very stylish; in addition, Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347) looks compact and quite serious. The latter, incidentally, strongly emphasizes strict panels, as well as sharp corners and a minimum of design details. This is what gives the laptop a less creative and more respectable, businesslike. In fact, on the cover, there is only the company logo Dell, which is traditionally located in the center.

The interior is all too modest; you can see the keyboard and the usual frame, framing the display. Is that unusual make the front end, it is not pointed, but rather strongly rounded. From this notebook looks interesting. But the bottom stands solid surface attached numerous bolts. The bottom panel has four legs and a thin elongated vent located practically on the back end.

Feature of the device is the ability to transform. This is due to the opening up of the display 360 degrees. Thus, Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347) may be a laptop, a tablet, a tent or booth. Each of the above modes is useful, depending on activity. For example, at a conference or meeting is easier to use a tablet, whereas for a presentation, you can go to the booth or tent. Well, type texts, of course, are more convenient for ordinary laptop. Incidentally, the metal hinges that hold the display device, very strong, with them will not be extra rocking.

Another no less important point, which is worth mentioning – the weight of 1.6 kg and dimensions 330h222h20 mm. The first dual attitude, as long as it is a laptop, it is easy to measure, but the tablet is such a mass is not too comfortable to hold for long periods in their hands. There are, of course, and heavier transformers, for example, HP Pavilion 13-a051sr, but rarely. Dimensions Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347), for a 13.3-inch device, it is quite normal.

Display, sound, webcam – Dell Inspiron 13 review

Laptop screen is not particularly remarkable. Its diagonal size 13.3 inches, and resolution is very small – 1366×768 pixels. Little joy and from the glossy coating that shines strongly, as well as the contrast, which is clearly not enough. As for visibility IPS-matrix, it allows you to comfortably watch videos without worrying that the tilt of the display image fades and becomes rough. But the average level of brightness is sufficient for office and other tasks not related to professional treatment.

However, there is dignity, for example, a smooth touch surface with good sensitivity and support for 10-finger multitouch.

Acoustics laptop is quite suitable for music and movies. Sound comes through the stereo speakers are located on the right and left side of the device, even if you hold the Inspiron 7347 in tablet mode, the sound is nothing to prevent. Unfortunately, an increase in the volume of the sound becomes less expressive and clean.

At the same time a webcam 720p resolution 0.9 megapixel video conferencing will allow to become a member, even despite the fact that the photo received from her, away from the quality.

Keyboard and Touchpad – Dell Inspiron 13 review

The keyboard of this laptop Dell Inspiron 13 review is made of the island; it has a standard layout and a waterproof surface. The keys are of medium size does not prevent fast typing, and backlit, which found a place here, you can comfortably typing even in the dark, adjust the brightness manually.

With regard to labeling, it looks a bit dull, because of what is not easily visible on the black surface of the keys. Kickback buttons when pressed a little stiff.

Nampad in the Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347), and that turnout block significantly reduced, and the “arrow” side by side with [PgUp], [PgDn], [Home], [End]. For those who often use them, have to get used to the small button more than one day. But the function keys [F1] – [F12] are the same as usual, nothing new. What really well thought out, a plastic rim around the perimeter of the keyboard. It not only looks attractive, but does not touch the keys of the table, when the notebook is in the stand, as slightly higher than the keyboard unit.

By touchpad serious no comments, it is relatively large, sensitive, has a rough surface on which the normal glide your fingers. In addition, the manipulator is not deepened, and its boundaries are not particularly pronounced, which, however, does not prevent the blind position. The touchpad supports scrolling and zooming. The right and left buttons are within the touch zone, the vertical marking separates them.

By the way, another input device provided in the Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347), is a passive stylus bundled. However, it is not charged any additional functionality, except for the elementary work-related notes, drawing, etc.

Performance – Dell Inspiron 13 review

Dell Inspiron 7347-1420 works with the operating system Windows 8.1 64-bit version. It set the fourth-generation processor Intel Core i3-4010U with frequency 1.7 GHz and cache level 3 3 MB. CPU is built on 22-nanometer technology, has two processing cores and a TDP of 15 watts. This chip cannot be called very productive and quite quickly, partly due to the fact that it is a low-voltage, does not support Turbo Boost, through which could increase the clock frequency. However, selecting a different configuration, you get older, more powerful model – Intel Core i5-4210U.

In this configuration is only available integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400. It supports DirectX 11.1, copes with many graphics tasks, including decoding and encoding video, and games. Of course, most modern toys will be unaffordable for her, but can go F1 on medium settings with a native resolution of 1366×768 pixels and a frequency of 30-33 fps or BioShock Infinite at low (1280×720 pixels) with 26-27 frames per second.

RAM device has 4 GB DDR3-1600 MHz standards. For her, there is one unit, and inserting the bar higher capacity will increase up to 8 GB of RAM. As for the hard disk, it provides 500 GB of storage, which is enough for the modern user who is not going to create a large media collection. Winchester is connected via SATA; it runs at a speed of 5400 rpm.

Ports and Communications – Dell Inspiron 13 review

None of the sides there is a dense cluster of connectors, it is only in an extra plus. So, on the right side of the notebook are one USB 2.0, card reader SD / MMC, as well as a button on the device and the volume rocker.

In addition, the lattice of one of the speaker and the hole for the stylus. By the way, the digital pen provided in the package.

With regard to the opposite face, she occupied the power jack, Kensington lock slot, digital interface HDMI, and a pair of ports USB 3.0, one of whom support JavaScript PowerShare and can charge your mobile devices from the laptop. To the left you can see the combo audio jack that connects to headphones or a microphone. As well as on the right side, there is a similar acoustic speaker.

Front and rear panels of the ports are completely free, and RJ-45 and an optical drive in a laptop available.

From wireless communications in the notebook has dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Battery – Dell Inspiron 13 review

Three-lithium-ion battery installed in the laptop has a capacity of 43 Wh. Battery provides autonomy for more than five or six hours, if you use the internet or watch movies. To fully charge the battery, which lasts about three hours, using 65-watt power supply?

Conclusion – Dell Inspiron 13 review

Laptop Dell Inspiron 13 review (7347) – is a suitable option transformed device for many tasks. It offers good performance and autonomy required set of interfaces, wireless communications. You also can not forget about the stylus and keyboard Backlit Island. At the same time, the laptop display is not the best, especially when it comes to resolution of 1366×768 pixels, which every day becomes less relevant. Even in tablet mode gadget is remarkably light. In general, from the price tag is $ 830, users can expect more, despite the good functionality Inspiron 13, associated in particular with the ability to transform. However, this modern device deserves to get on your desktop, conference or to make the company on any trip.

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