It offers the one-two storage punch of 256 GB solid-state and a 1 TB hard drive. We'd recommend opting for a little more for example, 16 GB would allow it to multitask more effectively and future-proof it more. The i5 system we tested included 8 GB of RAM, which can be outfitted with up to 32 GB. The downside is it's not quite as powerful as a traditional desktop PC. This means it can have a svelte design and not draw too much power. Rather than using a desktop processor, the Inspiron uses laptop versions.
Yet, it has a full PC hidden inside that uses a 10th generation quad-core Intel Corei3, i5, or i7 processor. With a very thin frame, the Inspiron 7790 is no bigger than the typical 27-inch monitor and takes up 7x24 inches of desktop space. (Image credit: Dell) Dell Inspiron 27-7790: Features That said, the inbuilt Bluetooth means you can use a wireless headset easily.
All are in the back, which can make it awkward to quickly plug in a headset for a video lesson. On top of tapping into 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5, the Inspiron 7790 has a good assortment of ports, from four USB 3.1 and a USB-C connection to a wired network plug, a headphone jack, and an SD card reader.
The system has a single microphone on top that sounds hollow, so you might be best served by using a separate microphone or headset.
Once you activate it, the camera module physically pops up and is ready for a video lesson, a conference with a parent, or to record.īelow the screen is a speaker bar that can handle movie soundtracks and music but works best with the spoken word, ideal for presentations or YouTube instructional videos. You don’t need to cover the webcam with a sticky note so that it doesn’t accidentally broadcast you eating your lunch to the class because the camera stays retracted until you’re ready to teach. By contrast, the Acer Chromebase 24 all-in-one system has a way to independently adjust the camera’s angle, which is a neater solution. The display can tilt as much as 25 degrees away, which can cut screen glare and reflection from overhead lighting, and is ideal for aiming the webcam for a face-to-face video lesson.