If you need a new laptop and want to save some cash, the Dell 16″ Touch Laptop with Core 5, 16GB RAM is now $499.99, which is $200 off the usual price. This laptop has a 16-inch touch screen with a sharp 1920×1200 resolution, so you get clear images and lots of space for your work or shows. The screen size makes it good for watching movies, editing photos, or running several apps at once. The ComfortView feature aims to help reduce eye strain when you’re on it for a long time.
Inside, you get an Intel Core 5 120U processor with 10 cores, which can go up to 5.0 GHz. This means you can run lots of programs at the same time, open big files, or browse without much lag. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM helps everything feel fast and smooth, even if you have a bunch of browser tabs open. With 512GB of fast SSD storage, you have plenty of room for documents, games, or whatever else you need, and it should turn on quickly every time you use it.
You get Windows 11 Home pre-installed, so it’s ready to use right out of the box. The laptop comes with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365, so you can try out Word or Excel. For security, there’s also a 30-day trial of McAfee+ Premium. The keyboard has a numeric keypad, which is handy if you work with numbers. There are enough ports for most things, including USB Type-A and Type-C, HDMI, and a spot for headphones or speakers. Built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth give you fast wireless speeds for streaming or connecting to other gear.
The laptop is Ice Blue, which gives it a bit of color without being too bold. It weighs about 4.37 pounds, so it’s not the lightest, but it’s still fine for carrying around from room to room. For sound and video calls, there are two speakers and a 720p HD webcam with noise reduction. Dell gives you a year of basic onsite hardware support if anything goes wrong. If you want a touch screen, a fast processor, and lots of memory for under $500, this is a pretty solid choice.
