Inspiron 15 3535 Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Display, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 6-Months Migrate - Carbon Black

The documentation is very good on Dell's website and everything is replaceable. I've upgraded to 64GB of RAM. The internal 2230 NVMe drive is actually on an adapter/heat spreader in a 2280 slot, so either is fine for upgrade paths. Said adapter has screws on the sides, so don't lose those nor will the adapter/spreader likely fit on another machine if you want to use the original 2230 elsewhere in a 2280 slot. I've also upgraded my storage so I may repurpose the original for my raspberry pi.I was doubtful I'd use the SDcard reader, but it does come in handy. The only downside is that the integrated reader seems to be capped at about 30miB/S in either read or write, even if the card can go faster. Tested on both Windows (with driver installed from dell) and Ubuntu. Fast enough for audio and some video, but definitely not large transfers or games. Filling up a 512gb card with a backup of my files took AGES. I got better performance with a USB SDCard reader.I wish there was a dedicated ethernet port or more USB slots, but removing them seems to be a trend on all laptops this gen except for dedicated gaming laptops. I highly recommend getting a USB-C dock with PD.USB PD specified to 15W but this seems to be for output power. Charging seems to be the same as the dedicated charger when used as a power input with a dock.For games the 780m performs well. Expect the newest titles to run on low/min, but my backlog has a lot of games that run well on medium and high. Good performance when using Proton. Some hiccups occurred on some games when switching desktops, but most got better after a few mesa drivers got released.As for windows: If you re-install, do keep drivers or a USB-ethernet adapter on hand. Windows' generic wifi driver did not work with the installed card, so grab at least that from Dell's website beforehand so you can grab the rest. Microsoft update also pulls graphics drivers that are a bit old, so grab that from AMD as well.Battery lasts a few hours, depending on use-cases or connected USB devices. For the performance, I'd say that is a good trade off, but I keep mine plugged in most of the time unless I am moving between rooms.

Hello. After so many of my attempts to resolve this simple issue, this Dell response is the poorest customer service. It is clear that the Dell agent who responded to my message did not take the time to read my entire message before responding. Like all customers, I want my concerns to be heard and acknowledged. I clearly stated that returning the laptop was not a business option due to the requirement of retaining my original 2024 financial billing. I also can not accept a grey laptop because my business documentation clearly states a "blue" laptop. To maintain accurate financial billing statement, I must have the Midnight Blue laptop that I ordered. Dell should not have advertised on Amazon and sold me a midnight blue laptop if Dell did not possess such a laptop. From my limited legal perspective, that is false advertising. I really do not want to go down the legal path for such a solvable predicament. Dell is a world wide international company, I can not accept that Dell is not able to find a single midnight blue laptop from somewhere in the world to send it to me. This would clear up everything. Please forward my issue to someone else who has better customer service skills. It has been over 3weeks since I ordered a business laptop that I am now unable to use for my business. I would like this issue escalated. Sincerely, Dr. Bryan Taylor