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Dell Latitude 3520 15.6-inch FHD display

Computer Dell

Price: Budgetary estimate: $1000

  • Processor:   11th Generation Intel i5 4-Core, 8M cache, 2.4GHz - 4.2GHz
  • Graphics Card:  Intel Iris Xe graphics Display
  • Memory:  16 GB, 1X16 GB 3200MHz DDR4
  • Storage:  M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive
  • Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Display:  15.6" FHD Non-Touch, 250nits
  • Ports: uSD 3.0 card reader slot, Audio jack, USB and USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode, RJ-45, Wedge-shaped lock slot, Power-in, 4.5mm barrel with status LED, HDMI 1.4.
  • Other:  Camera & Microphone

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If you are looking for advice on a personal laptop purchase, Dell offers discounted prices for all educators. You can find more information on their program for higher ed faculty & staff.