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Dell 17-3870 17.3" Touchscreen Pentium Laptop

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Experience Enhanced Performance with the 2020 Dell 17 3870 Laptop The 2020 Dell 17 3870 offers a premium laptop experience with an upgraded configuration designed for seamless performance. Featuring a large HD+ touch display, enhanced memory and storage, and essential features, it's perfect for p...

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Overview

Experience Enhanced Performance with the 2020 Dell 17 3870 Laptop

The 2020 Dell 17 3870 offers a premium laptop experience with an upgraded configuration designed for seamless performance. Featuring a large HD+ touch display, enhanced memory and storage, and essential features, it's perfect for productivity and entertainment.

Detailed Specifications:

  • Display: 17.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) True-Life LED-Backlit Touch Display
  • Processor: Intel Dual-Core Pentium Gold Processor 5405U (2MB Cache, 2.3 GHz)
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • Storage: 1TB SSD
  • Optical Drive: Tray Load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD)
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Connectivity: 802.11AC+ Bluetooth, RJ45
  • Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD Card Reader, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone & Microphone Audio Jack
  • Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard
  • Security: Fingerprint Reader integrated with Power button
  • Battery: 3-Cell 42WHr Battery
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.98" (25.0mm), Width: 16.35" (415.4mm), Depth: 10.99" (279.2mm)
  • Weight: Starting weight 6.16lbs (2.79kg)

Key Features

Reliable and latest Intel Intel Dual-Core Pentium Gold Processor 5405U(2MB Cache, 2.3 GHz), Dual-core, four-way processing performance for HD-quality computing.

17.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) True-Life LED-Backlit Touch Display, Touch screen provides direct navigation and accessibility through physical touch control, so make it easy for users to communicate with the PC. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics with shared graphics memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.

RAM is upgraded to 16GB for fast processing and advanced multitasking, Hard Drive is upgrade to 1TB SSD for fast boot up and storage.Comparing to HDD, SSD has faster data access speed, better performance and greater reliability. SSD will promote the whole performance of a PC and make you have a great working/playing experience wiht the PC.

802.11ac with Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.1, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD Card Reader, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x Headphone & Microphone Audio Jack, 1 x Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD).

Specifications

Processor
Intel Dual-Core Pentium Gold Processor 5405U
Processor Cache
2MB
Processor Speed
2.3 GHz
Display Size
17.3-inch
Display Resolution
1600 x 900
Display Type
HD+ True-Life LED-Backlit Touch Display
Graphics
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
RAM Memory
16GB
Hard Drive Type
SSD
Hard Drive Capacity
1TB
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.1
USB Ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0
Video Output
1 x HDMI
Media Reader
1 x SD Card Reader
Optical Drive
1 x Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 17.3-inch HD+ True-Life LED-Backlit Touch Display offers intuitive interaction and clear visuals.
  • Upgraded 1TB SSD provides swift boot-up speeds, rapid data access, and enhanced system performance.
  • Increased 16GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of multiple applications simultaneously.
  • Equipped with a reliable Intel Dual-Core Pentium Gold Processor 5405U for solid everyday computing performance.
  • Includes a Tray load DVD Drive, allowing for reading and writing to DVD/CD media.
  • Features comprehensive connectivity options including USB 3.1, HDMI, SD Card Reader, and Bluetooth 4.1.

👎 Cons

  • The Intel UHD Graphics with shared memory are suitable for basic tasks but not for intensive gaming or professional graphic design.
  • The Pentium Gold Processor, while reliable, is not as powerful as an Intel Core i5 or i7 for demanding applications.
  • The 1600 x 900 resolution on a 17.3-inch screen is HD+ rather than full HD, potentially showing less detail than higher resolutions.
  • Bluetooth 4.1 is an older standard compared to newer Bluetooth 5.0 versions, which offer improved range and speed.
  • The laptop's larger 17.3-inch form factor makes it less portable than smaller, lighter notebooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dell 17-3870 has integrated Intel UHD Graphics and a Pentium Gold processor, which are suitable for basic photo editing and casual gaming, but not intensive video editing or demanding modern games.
The 1TB SSD significantly improves the laptop's overall performance by offering faster boot-up times, quicker application loading, and more reliable data access compared to traditional HDDs.
No, the 17.3-inch display on this laptop features an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 900, which provides clear images but is not Full HD (1920x1080).
Yes, the Dell 17-3870 comes equipped with a tray-load DVD drive that can read and write to both DVDs and CDs.
This Dell 17-3870 has been upgraded to 16GB of RAM, which is ample for fast processing and advanced multitasking, allowing you to run multiple applications smoothly.
The Dell 17-3870 supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless internet access and Bluetooth 4.1 for connecting to compatible wireless peripherals.

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