All you need to know about the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series

The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series (3558) (starts at $229.99; $329 as tested) is a budget desktop-replacement laptop that will get the job done with no fuss—or frills—for a very reasonable price.

 Of course it is not a speed demon at this price, but it's a better performer than much of the competition, and it offers a whole terabyte of storage along with all the ports you'd expect. 

The touch screen is also sharp for an inexpensive system, and the laptop is more portable than the chunkier Inspiron 17 5000 Series Non-TouchBest Price at Amazon. 

Thanks to these generational improvements and overall solid design, the Inspiron 15 3000 Series (3558) is a perfect Choice for a budget desktop-replacement laptops.