Dell Inspiron 12 is not only about changing your mindset, it's also about being online and on standby.

In recent years, the emergence of a large number of notebook + tablet and 2-in-1 design computers has pointed out a new development direction for the PC industry.

As the once bulky computers are made more and more like tablets, when they will be able to connect to the Internet in real time like mobile terminals has once again become people's new vision for the development of PC products and the real demand of business office people for laptops.

As a new member of the 2-in-1 computer that debuted at the end of 2017, the Dell Inspiron 12, which is equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and a fanless design, is obviously hoping to seize the new trend of industry development.

In this product, Dell not only strikes a balance between lightness and performance, but also focuses on how to provide users with continuous productivity in terms of battery life, network connectivity and other aspects, which has become the new design theme of the product.

Tablet for entertainment, computer for business

The appearance design of Dell Inspiron 12 is very similar to Microsoft Surface, and the i7 processor version we have in our hands already includes a keyboard and active capacitive pen accessories in the package, so users do not need to purchase them separately.

The all-metal one-piece molding, CNC technology and fanless design make the Dell Inspiron 12 have extremely high visual integrity from any angle, with a simple style and high quality.

Without installing the keyboard, the Dell Inspiron 12 is a tablet computer running the Win 10 system. It has a 12-inch 1080P resolution touch screen. The machine itself weighs only 806g and is about 8.6mm thick. Even a girl can hold it in her hand and go with it at any time.

Not only does it have a highly portable body, the Dell Inspiron 12 is also extremely user-friendly. There are 2 USB Type-C ports, 1 SD card and 1 SIM card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the side. There are two speakers on the left and right, and cameras on the front and back to ensure the needs of video calls and daily photo taking.

By installing the keyboard magnetically, the Dell Inspiron 12 becomes a laptop computer that is close to the traditional form. The overall weight after connecting the keyboard is about 1.1kg and the thickness is about 14.1mm. Compared with traditional notebooks, it has obvious advantages. Whether you carry it outside or put it on your legs for business work, it will not cause too much weight.

It is worth noting that the Dell Inspiron 12 also has many excellent designs, such as the openable stand on the back that can be opened to a larger angle. At various angles, the stand also has sufficient damping to ensure that the computer body is stably placed on the desktop, allowing users to easily find the device posture that is most suitable for viewing the screen.

On the other hand, the keyboard that comes standard with the computer is also a plus point for the Dell Inspiron 12. The magnetic installation method makes the connection between the keyboard and the computer body very stable. The keyboard surface is made of suede material, which feels very pleasant.

Most importantly, although the keyboard itself is not thick, the key travel is still sufficient, and the typing feedback is clear. In addition, the touchpad under the keyboard supports the left and right mouse buttons and Win10 system gestures like most new laptops, and works with an active capacitive stylus, which to a certain extent meets the operational needs of designing and drawing on the computer screen, which means that the Dell Inspiron 12 is definitely a device capable of doing productivity work.

Play LOL with flying colors, the ultra-low power i7 processor is not afraid of the performance

In terms of parameter configuration, the i7 version of Dell Inspiron 12 has built-in 8GB LPDDR3 memory and 256GB solid-state drive, equipped with the seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor, using Kaby Lake architecture and 14nm process, core frequency of 1.6GHz, and the highest turbo frequency can reach 3.6 GHz. This i7 processor with a TDP of only 4.5W has also become the key to the fanless design of Dell Inspiron 12.

Faced with this i7 processor with a power consumption of only 4.5W, business people will ask, can it really meet our performance requirements for computers?

In the software testing phase, Dell Inspiron 12's Super π million-digit computing score was 11.289 seconds. In wPrime, which tests the processor's multi-threaded capabilities, the 32M and 1024M benchmark test scores were 16.926 seconds and 702.015 seconds respectively. The result of the chess test was equivalent to 10.51 times that of the P3 processor 1.0GHz.

In the file compression and decompression test, which is more in line with the actual usage scenario, using the built-in benchmark test of 7-Zip software, the Dell Inspiron 12 ran a score of around 10,000 MIPS.

Although it uses an i7 with a "Y" in its name, which is famous for its power consumption control, this processor does not hinder the performance of the Dell Inspiron 12. Whether it is daily use of Office software, watching videos, or compression and decompression, which are more processor-intensive operations, for the vast majority of ordinary users in regular use, this i7 can be said to be loyal to its duty in terms of battery life and performance is available at any time.

As for the GPU, the seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor upgrades the core graphics card to Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 24 built-in shading units and supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.4 and other features.

In the Cinebench R15 test, the Dell Inspiron 12 scored 34.37fps in the OpenGL part. The graphics capability of the Intel HD Graphics 615 graphics card is far ahead of entry-level discrete graphics cards such as Geforce GT620 in the ranking list within the software.

For popular online games with mainstream hardware configuration requirements such as "League of Legends", the Dell Inspiron 12 can run them without any pressure. Under the default medium and high special effect settings, the game frame rate can be continuously stable at above 45fps. This 2-in-1 computer seems to be focused on office scenes, but occasionally you can connect a mouse to play games smoothly with friends, which is definitely a big surprise for users.

Full network 4G + long battery life, computer Internet access can also be real-time online

Of course, in addition to the appearance design and hardware performance, another highlight of Dell Inspiron 12 is its support for full network 4G. It not only supports the three major operators in China, but also supports most of the LTE standards in the world. Even if you are traveling abroad on business, you can still use the local LTE network.

Similar to many current smartphones, the SIM card installation position and MicroSD expansion card of Dell Inspiron 12 are designed together, using nano SIM card specifications. In order to facilitate users' Internet access, Dell will also cooperate deeply with JD.com/operators to provide free data traffic and add additional traffic upgrade packages. In addition, users will also receive additional traffic gifts when shopping on JD.com.

In actual experience, the Dell Inspiron 12 using China Unicom's 4G network card has upload and download speeds of more than 10Mbps even in indoor environments. Ultra-clear online videos + barrages can be opened in seconds, and uploading and downloading document files for daily mobile office is obviously not a problem.

At the same time, long-lasting battery life is also the basic condition for Dell Inspiron 12 to provide users with ALWAYS CONENCT.

The built-in battery capacity of Dell Inspiron 12 is 4670 mAh. When the screen brightness is adjusted to 50%, using 4G network, and Win10 power management is adjusted to the "Better Battery" option, PCMARK8's Work mode integrates complex scenarios such as web browsing, document processing, video calls, etc., and the battery life measured by the software is about 8 hours. If the computer is connected to Wi-Fi and is only used for more simple tasks such as processing documents, the overall battery life is bound to easily reach more than 10 hours, and the overall performance is comparable to that of Apple iPad.

In addition, the 30W power adapter that comes standard with the Dell Inspiron 12 is also worthy of praise. The adapter body is very small and portable, and it uses a USB Type-C interface to charge the computer. If your smartphone or other devices happen to have a Type-C interface, you can really carry one less charger when you go out.

More balanced PC products are now in sight

There is no doubt that as modern people continue to make more demands on PC products, PC manufacturers are faced with seemingly contradictory demands: the ability to be used for office work and be easy to carry, the need for efficient battery life and entertainment, the need to maintain the computer experience and be able to connect to the Internet in real time like a mobile smart terminal, etc.

Today, the emergence of Dell Inspiron 12 undoubtedly allows these "contradictory demands" to be taken into account. With the support of lower power Intel Core i7 processor, 2-in-1, fanless design, light and portable, mainstream performance that meets online games, long-lasting battery life, and ALWAYS CONENCT network connection and other features are concentrated together.

Especially in terms of 4G LTE network connectivity, Intel worked with partners to create fully connected PCs a few years ago. However, adding LTE connectivity to PCs has been complicated and expensive in the past.

As the industry gradually overcomes the technical and cost barriers, Dell Inspiron 12 is the first to make PCs online every second, and it has become the industry's first 4G ultra-thin 2-in-1 notebook with free data traffic. How will the PC industry progress next? Perhaps it has already appeared before our eyes.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.