The focus of this article is a laptop from the most famous electronics manufacturer Dell Inspiron 7347. This multimedia device has a very high rating on the mobile device market, however, conflicting reviews of the owners in the media are embarrassing. Therefore, we have to get to know the laptop better, study its characteristics and, having drawn conclusions, compare them with user reviews.
Market positioning
The Dell Inspiron 7347 transforming laptop is marketed as a 2-in-1 device. On the one hand, this is a mobile computer, and on the other, a huge tablet with a touch screen. Naturally, the device is able to transform, because for this there is a hinge between the display and the case, allowing you to rotate the screen 360 degrees.
Marketers of the company chose the price niche correctly, placing the laptop on the same shelf with the notorious Lenovo Yoga 2 device. A quick glance at the characteristics of the devices, the buyer will find almost complete similarity of components. Unless the price of new items from Dell will be one and a half times less. Such a marketing move by the manufacturer should certainly attract buyers to an inexpensive device with such great capabilities.
Meet by clothes
All laptop manufacturers are trying to make the box for their devices bright and attractive, but Dell's designers felt otherwise. An ordinary cardboard box with the manufacturer's logo looks very poor. Since the battery is built-in, the equipment is also modest: the Dell Inspiron 7347 laptop itself, the power supply and quality certificates.
But the appearance of the device itself is very attractive. We can say that the company has spent all its energy to create a real masterpiece that is able to win the hearts of millions of customers. The laptop is made in the ultrabook form factor; its weight, dimensions and thickness open up a lot of opportunities for the buyer, attributing the device to several price categories at once: business, multimedia, entertainment. Do not forget about using a laptop as a touchscreen tablet. There is something to think about for people who are considering buying several mobile devices: for work and leisure.
Design and build quality
Regarding build quality to Dell, buyers have never had any questions. After all, this is one of the few manufacturers on the market, which is considered to be the reference one and on which all competitors are oriented. Ultrabook Dell Inspiron 7347 assembled perfectly. The main problem with all laptops is the swivel mechanism, but not for Dell. Nothing creaks in it, it does not crack, the screen can be fixed at any angle. The case also does not make any sounds when trying to deform.
The case is made of matte plastic, which makes it possible for the owner not to miss it by accident. The glossy bottom of the laptop is initially confusing, but during operation it is found that the smoothness of the bottom does not affect anything.
There are few interfaces, but you don’t need to work anymore: two USB 3.0 connectors and one USB 2.0, HDMI video output, audio connectors, a card reader, volume control buttons and a slot for a touch input pen. The manufacturer also placed one speaker on the side panels, which significantly affected the sound volume. Although there are many conflicting reviews regarding sound quality.
High-quality screen is the key to success
The user’s attitude towards the display can be twofold. On the one hand, an IPS-matrix is installed, which has no equal in color reproduction, and with viewing angles everything is just fine. The touch panel itself does not cause any complaints, and it’s very easy to manage it, because it supports 10-finger multi-touch.
On the other hand, the screen is set to HD, with a resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels. On a diagonal of 13 inches, such a resolution is considered primitive. Due to the touch screen, its surface is glossy, and this is a constant problem with fingerprints on the display for all owners. By the way, due to the dirty screen, the Dell Inspiron 7347 can have ghostly taps - when it reacts to a dusty sensor without any user intervention and takes some action. This problem is very relevant for all devices that support multi-touch over five fingers. The manufacturer did not install the anti-reflective coating of the screen, which is why working in the fresh air on a sunny day is simply difficult. Fortunately, in the settings of the video adapter driver, you can increase the brightness, and the issue with lighting will be resolved.
Laptop control panel
Notebook Dell Inspiron 7347 has a waterproof keyboard, which is very pleasing to all food lovers in front of the device screen. In addition, the keys are highlighted - this is the dream of all users who prefer to work in low light. True, the engraving of the buttons is made very dim, and working with function keys in the first stages of use will be difficult. The switch unit is greatly reduced, and the manufacturer endowed it with the functions of turning over, pages and moving the cursor to the beginning and the end.
Compared to other laptops, the touchpad in this device is small, but it is enough for convenient operation. There is one remark about the absence of a scroll on it. It is somehow inconvenient to navigate the pages on the Internet without it. Does not have a touchpad and a shutdown button, which very often the owners use when working with texts.
The kit includes a stylus. It is considered passive, and many sellers are not able to explain its presence in the kit. After all, the touch screen is organized to work with your fingers. On the manufacturer’s official website, the stylus is positioned as a tool for creativity and is intended for drawing.
Many questions for the filling
Judging by the characteristics, game lovers should not rely on the power of components that the Dell Inspiron 7347 laptop has. Reviews in the media are full of negativity in this regard. Such an expensive device, a modern processor, a large amount of memory - and all this is endowed with integrated graphics! Yes, and problems with the hard drive. The manufacturer abandoned many potential buyers by installing a magnetic drive with a spindle speed of 5400 rpm. And this is the era of SSDs!
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, there are questions about the Wi-Fi wireless interface, which works as it sees fit, accidentally disconnecting and losing the connection. To solve the problem, experts recommend disabling the proprietary utility for managing wireless networks and entrusting the system to Windows, which will save the user from all problems.
And if you bring everything to mind?
If the user is not satisfied with the system performance, then the problem can be partially solved by slightly increasing the performance. Firstly, the amount of RAM is increased to 8 GB (there is a free slot for this). The second step is to replace the hard drive with an SSD drive, which will significantly increase the power of the Dell Inspiron 7347 laptop.
Game lovers will have to sweat a little with the software settings of the BIOS and integrated video driver. You need to make sure that the BIOS is turned on in Turbo Boost mode for the processor, which can raise the performance of the processor and integrated video as a result of the load. And in the driver settings, you must force the switch to the "maximum performance" state. As a result, it will be a completely different laptop that will pull many popular games.
Device Maintenance
An urgent issue for many mobile device owners is the possibility of self-service, namely dust cleaning, which all manufacturers recommend at least twice a year. The Dell Inspiron 7347 Touch has something to boast about. Just unscrew a few screws and remove the bottom cover to get full access to the device’s motherboard. The cooling system is visible, you can blow it with a vacuum cleaner in a few seconds. It will not be difficult for fans of better cleaning to remove the cooler and, having completely eliminated the garbage, apply a new layer of thermal paste.
Full access to components gives the owner the opportunity to independently upgrade the device. Memory, hard drive, battery and battery are easy to replace. If you intend to completely disassemble the laptop on your own, it is recommended to pay attention to the dimensions of the screws that the manufacturer used - they are all different, and this can cause a problem during assembly.
Disadvantage feedback
The company logo on the cover of the Dell Inspiron 7347 laptop looks very nice. Owner reviews in the media complain about the manufacturer’s defect. Was it really difficult to make this logo with backlight, like all mobile devices of an expensive segment?
There are complaints about the power and volume buttons. If you use the device as a tablet, changing the position of the screen, it is quite easy to miss with the press of the desired button. In the initial stages, all users faced the problem of turning off the power of the device instead of changing the volume level.
There are also complaints about the cooling system: the outlet of hot air is organized through the bottom of the device, which creates a lot of inconvenience to users who like to use a laptop while lying on a sofa, placing it on their legs or stomach. After all, as you know, all laptops place a heat sink on the side panel.
And what's good about him?
Has the reader heard so much negativity that interest in the Dell Inspiron 7347 has disappeared? Reviews in the media are more positive. And the device, having hit the market, immediately led the TOP of sales. This fact already emphasizes that the laptop is interesting to users. Its benefits are described below.
- This is a convertible laptop. Two devices in one. This solution eliminates a lot of inconvenience that many owners who have a lot of equipment at hand have to deal with.
- Mobility. Light weight and dimensions position the laptop in a business-class niche, where the main thing is convenience and comfort, rather than gaming performance. The laptop is practical on business trips, on vacation and on the plane. And the manufacturer’s logo will only emphasize the business style of the owner.
- The Dell Inspiron 7347 is the only laptop on the market that can handle handwritten graphics professionally. Training in drawing, giving presentations, hobbies or just entertainment will immerse the owner in the world of creativity.
Finally
If you think about it, Dell has the best professionals in the world who have been holding the company for decades, so there is no doubt that they did not create the Dell Inspiron 7347 laptop raw. Unambiguously, the device was focused on a certain category of people with whom it will be in demand. No one can condemn such a manufacturer’s move
The laptop is definitely not designed for gaming. Its owners are businessmen and creative individuals who, having agreed to the price, will accept all the functionality they need in one device and will enjoy the pleasure of working.