Dell Gaming G3 15 3500, 15.6" FHD Non-Touch Laptop - Intel Core i7-10750H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Home - Black (Latest Model)
It took me about a week to fully digest the features and pros/cons of this laptop. Overall, if you read the product description (and...
03/01/2022
It took me about a week to fully digest the features and pros/cons of this laptop. All in all, if you read the product description (and know anything about electronics), it's pretty simple what you get. That being said, I think it's important to point out a few great features as well as downsides that you may overlook. Initial impression: materially, it's a really solid piece of equipment. Although a bit heavier than I expected, it's typical for a gaming laptop. The AC adapter is massive, though, and unnecessarily so. I don't know if it has anything to do with requiring more power for intense gaming, but it's literally a quarter of the size of the laptop itself. The keys are backlit (which can be turned on and off with the push of a button), and there are ports for just about anything you can imagine. The screen itself has a somewhat matte texture, which I'm not used to, but after a few hours of use I liked how it kept out glare. As with most laptops, the brightness is adjustable on the keyboard - something to consider when trying to preserve battery life. That being said, getting started was a nightmare... but a lot of that was due to my internet being down - a critical requirement to be up and running. I'm really into plug and play, so you can imagine my frustration when the computer repeatedly crashed into a black screen until I could get online to download essential updates and software components (all of which should be pre-installed for a device this new). Trying to add a secondary user was equally frustrating as it also required re-downloading many of the same components as my setup, again freezing repeatedly. Once past all the initial turbulence, everything was a breeze. Extended Use: After a full charge, the battery lasted about 2.5-3 hours while I was browsing the internet and working on documents. With streaming and gaming, battery life is surprisingly close to the same (around 2 hours depending on how much multitasking you do). The dual-fan system is incredibly quiet and keeps the laptop from getting hotter than your average smartphone after prolonged use. Cortana is your virtual assistant (similar to Siri). While she's accessible from your desktop, you can also enable "Hey Cortana" in settings, which will allow her to respond to voice commands. Link your phone using the Edge app. This lets you sync browsing history, bookmarks, and seamlessly switch between devices (just by signing in to your Microsoft account). It should be noted that the functionality of Apple products is more limited than that of Android (which allows you to view/synchronize SMS, MMS, photos and videos). I have an iPhone, so I can't personally attest to whether the extra Android features actually work, but the info showed up when setting up my device. Game Shift, a function controlled by a button on your keyboard, is supposed to increase fan speed to cool the CPU and prioritizes game data over pop-ups or annoying background apps (and updates ). Basically, it is supposed to optimize the resources needed during the game (CPU, video card, memory, etc.). I tried testing this feature with several games and didn't notice a difference or get the on-screen prompt that it worked. Maybe I need to update a driver for this? That wouldn't surprise me given how many essentials I had to install during setup. That being said, the game I did was pretty smooth and ran smoothly. It should be mentioned that there is no CD/DVD drive. I completely ignored this before ordering, and the vast majority of my software is on disc. This is easily solved with an external drive which costs next to nothing these days. The webcam has an indicator light next to it to provide privacy (so you know when it's on). The resolution is average, but consistent with other wearable cameras on the market. Finally, a few quick notes. As an avid gamer and video editor, I will say that one thing that I found discouraging is computer memory. While this is something easily solved with an external drive, all those "plug-in" devices start to thwart the purpose and simplicity of a laptop. Also, the included manual says a fingerprint reader on/by the power button...this is NOT a standard feature with all G3 models. software capabilities. For standard games it's average, and for the professional gamer it can be disappointing in some of the areas described above. Still, once put through its paces, it's a reliable laptop that I would consider a nice addition to Dell's product lineup.
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