Dell’s new laptop almost rivals MacBook Air specs for half the price
Especially if you pay an extra $20 for the top-spec model
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The difference between two topDell Inspiron 13 5000models is currently a mere $20 dollars. We’re not sure whether it’s a genuine mistake or a strategic move on the part ofDell, but it’s something we certainly think is worth highlighting.
The more expensiveInspiron 13 5391comes with a Core i5, 8GB and 256GB for just under $550 (roughly £420). Its cheaper cousin offers slightly less bang for your buck, with a Core i3, 4GB and 128GB for $530.
This is the very epitome of a no-brainer deal, especially when you consider theMcAfee LiveSafe12-month subscription thrown in at no extra cost.
Dell Inspiron 13 5391 -$549.99 at DellWe’re not sure how Dell has managed to deliver this outstanding piece of technology at such a low price point. The Inspiron 13 5300 series has everything you’d expect from a mid-range model, except for the display (WVA rather than IPS). A fingerprint reader and a plethora of ports are just two of its many selling points.
Compared toApple’sMacBook Air, it is lighter, costs almost half as much, has twice the storage capacity and far more connectors. Admittedly, Apple’s machine has a higher resolution screen, Thunderbolt 3 connectors and a bigger battery.
The Inspiron 13 5391 may be viewed as a cheaper version of theDell XPS 13,but aluminium is used extensively throughout, giving the laptop a premium look and feel. It also has a three-sided narrow border and a diamond cut finish around the touchpad.
Surprisingly for a laptop of this price, there’s a fingerprint reader plus a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard. The redesigned hinge might not be to everyone’s taste, but the ability to integrate with your smartphone via Dell Mobile Connect should distract from any misgivings.
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