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Question

Is this laptop any good?

Apr 5, 2016 8:19PM PDT

Hi everyone. So I am a university student looking to get a new laptop. I saw this one on-sale and have been able to find a few decent reviews but not many. I don't need an overlly fast laptop; just something that will last me at least 4 hours and can easily run the internet and microsoft office. It's hard to find reviews for laptops in Canada as most are based in the States and i'm not sure how much they vary. I also do not have any experience with Dell and don't know anyone with a Dell. Any tips would be great.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-dell-inspiron-15-6-laptop-black-intel-celeron-2957u-500gb-hdd-4gb-ram-windows-10-english-i3542-0000blk/10407265.aspx?path=91e923af1bb42ede2de8e9a8eff99c06en02&fromBrandStore=dell

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Time on battery power
Apr 5, 2016 10:10PM PDT

Is always iffy. Find a review to check.

My wife has a similar model for travel and it's OK.

Post was last edited on April 19, 2016 6:37 PM PDT

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How about this?
Apr 19, 2016 5:21PM PDT
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I no longer want to run the internet.
Apr 19, 2016 6:38PM PDT

Those days of power hunger have passed.

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Other good choices !
Apr 26, 2016 2:36PM PDT