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DELL inspiron 3520 Satisfaction Reviews

Average Satisfaction
 
  3.15 out of 4

Percent Freezing
30%

Percent Slow
53%
Make
DELL
Model
inspiron 3520
PC Type
Portable
Total Votes: 1643
3%
 
11%
 
54%
 
32%
 


Date Comments Satisfaction
3/14/2015 8:32:55 PM its been a good comp but ive been having some problems with blue screens and such. hopefully pcmatic can help.
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/9/2015 3:34:23 PM .
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/30/2015 6:27:08 PM Don't like Windows 10
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/26/2015 12:37:32 AM love my dell
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/7/2012 2:20:15 PM It's brand new; I loved what PC Matic does for my other two computers, so it's a 'must have' for this one.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/12/2012 2:17:30 PM It's brand new and since I downloaded this to an additionnal 4 pc's, I thought this would be a good one to start it off with.
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/29/2013 9:55:40 AM excellent
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/17/2014 10:09:21 PM It does what I need it to do.
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/17/2014 9:33:13 PM It does what I bought to do.
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/23/2014 2:01:26 PM very good and the support was great
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/6/2014 8:31:15 AM its always been good but recently mygirlfriend started to download music and now i have all kinds of shit on it that I want gone
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/1/2014 8:39:38 PM i love this computer
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/3/2014 3:32:08 PM yes
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/30/2013 1:56:23 PM love my computer
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/12/2018 12:42:13 PM Works great with all my devices
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/3/2017 8:04:30 PM it look like its working ok
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/14/2017 3:27:55 PM ease of use!
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/28/2017 8:34:37 AM extremely satisfied
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/3/2020 1:03:58 PM great
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/20/2020 9:21:34 PM It has lasted for many years.
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/31/2013 8:57:22 AM Just purchased my laptop for transcom
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/13/2013 5:34:03 PM This is a brand new pc
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/14/2022 6:16:15 PM Best out there
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/22/2012 6:20:09 PM it works great
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/29/2016 1:12:34 PM Keeps the wife busy playing slot machines and skype/fb for thefamily
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/3/2016 8:00:51 AM gwajyfserujrghsaugvifsayg
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/2/2015 6:12:05 PM Portable and very few problems
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/12/2014 1:23:24 AM It wants a productg key and the new ones don't have any on the outside is there a way I can find out what it is? The microsoft product key is the one I am trying to find.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/1/2016 4:19:01 PM Thisis a business machine and it meets my needs
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/10/2016 9:57:06 AM no microsoft update
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/24/2016 5:45:32 PM WEFRGERD
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/30/2015 9:12:27 AM Has some issues
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/11/2015 9:11:19 AM Not sure, just installed
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/10/2015 7:59:37 PM hate windows 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/14/2015 11:39:23 PM working ok now
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/7/2015 3:51:20 PM It started to get slow the last few weeks
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/22/2016 9:38:55 PM This Dell is 7 years old and I seem to have a problem with virsus. I wwould like to know if (like before) there are other computers hooked to my Adm.#.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/28/2016 1:31:07 PM Could be a lot quicker to boot.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/28/2016 1:28:51 PM Keep gettin plugins and then Firefox crashes.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/12/2016 7:47:01 PM Cheap and reliable at first
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/16/2016 10:51:00 AM everything is slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/7/2016 6:06:33 PM has slowed down, not too bad Have had invasion of computer in past
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/9/2013 7:33:13 PM Runs some games. Stays active through a power outage. Wireless internet
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/31/2015 8:26:52 AM wanted viruses removed
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/5/2015 5:55:53 PM it's been great till the last week, the video screen keeps messing up
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/2/2017 7:27:18 PM Not sure just installed pc matic have not had a chance to try to see if it has improved or not
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/3/2017 2:30:03 PM not for old one just takes to long to boot up
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/6/2017 2:23:05 PM very usefull used for my business
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/11/2021 3:41:15 PM It works well but runs a little slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/27/2021 1:33:03 PM Unable to properly rate as I need to see if this fixes the issues I am having
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/12/2020 6:36:00 PM Runs a bit slow.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/27/2021 3:24:22 PM It takes a long time for the browser to open.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/30/2021 7:38:39 AM flickering display
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/24/2017 2:53:00 PM Just purchased, don't know yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/6/2017 9:04:04 AM its older but seems to be doing fine would like to get a new one not sure if i need a new pc
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/20/2017 6:21:57 PM don't like windows 8.1
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/21/2018 6:56:23 PM Hard drive recently crashed and needed re-install of Windows
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/23/2017 4:39:27 AM dont know yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/24/2019 9:46:09 PM computer is old and still a little slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/22/2019 11:34:33 AM RUNS SLOW
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/2/2017 12:19:44 PM keeps saying this computer will not charge and may run slowly
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/28/2017 1:05:10 PM never used this before. just loading in for first time
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/26/2018 8:31:37 PM Something caused my hard drive to lock up. I've had to uninstall everything and reinstall the orig of Windows 8 that came with it. I had to uninstall it from my PCMatic account. Now I am trying to reinstall it as a new computer on my account.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/18/2017 9:53:20 PM It's the only good one I have so it will have to do for now
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/28/2018 11:21:42 AM It is to touchy for me - -
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/19/2018 12:32:17 PM Juar getting started, insalling on first computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/3/2014 9:06:27 AM My wireless Internet connection keeps cutting out on me.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/8/2014 10:41:46 AM no problems with speed up to this point. was having trouble with frequent pop ups even with pop blocker added. unable to access internet at times
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/10/2018 1:27:35 PM Stopped booting up for some unknown reason; cost me to fix and have Windows et al reinstalled. Not a hardware problem.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/9/2018 8:27:24 PM I just got started using this product. I don't know yet how satisfied I am.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/14/2018 8:17:49 PM Its an old model but at present I need to keep using it. When I can I will replace it but for now it has to make due
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/6/2018 6:15:23 PM Lost Windows
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/2/2018 1:24:22 PM Often runs slowly with scipt error messages after installing PC Matic
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/1/2018 9:42:37 AM Like computer but two days ago it told me that it had encountered a problem and needed to restart. It also had an E drive appear. It was running windows 10 at the time and I had to use a backup disk that was windows 8 that originally came with this computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/4/2018 9:09:50 PM Just installed and first scan, so I really do not know yet.So I had to answer the above with something. Satisfied so far
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/13/2014 2:54:55 PM I have not learned all there is to know about the "8"
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/28/2013 12:28:52 AM NA
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/5/2014 7:22:19 PM Internet does not open on my homepage and get pop-ups. Otherwise it is a good PC.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/26/2014 6:23:02 PM m hhgkgg
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/17/2014 6:58:54 PM the computer is working fine but the malware is driveing us nuts.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/24/2013 6:05:45 PM pop ups
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/25/2013 3:00:56 PM sfrjr
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/1/2013 11:16:16 AM windows 8 is confusing
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/17/2013 6:43:55 PM not sure yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/11/2012 4:41:49 PM gdgdg
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/23/2013 10:53:42 AM price
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/14/2013 8:08:58 PM na
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/4/2013 1:29:42 PM It is constantly telling me a page is not available.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/3/2013 1:27:21 PM is a brand new computer
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/15/2013 4:32:36 PM new. 1st day
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/4/2013 6:19:18 PM can't get video chat to work on facebook
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/17/2013 7:46:50 PM Have trouble with key pad repeating going backwards.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/23/2013 4:26:12 PM NA
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/28/2014 10:38:48 PM This computer has problems connecting to the internet. If I could get that problem figured out this laptop would rock.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/19/2014 11:54:14 AM Do not like Windows 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/13/2015 1:14:31 PM Don't like windows 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/6/2015 11:02:34 PM Just becoming accustomied to it
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/23/2015 10:55:49 AM works just like its supposed to.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/2/2015 1:49:12 PM i cannot really rate a product until it has finished but this survey is my best guess
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/16/2015 9:51:04 PM fear risk of online invasion
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/17/2015 3:49:40 PM Hard to get used to 8.1 At this time, unable to complete writing e-mails without lots of hesitation on the cursor-frustrating.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/17/2015 8:21:44 PM not sure yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/8/2015 9:30:50 PM ok this time it seems to not have the squiggly lines lets see if it continues
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/12/2014 6:27:03 AM its slow operationally
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/2/2015 9:20:44 AM not happy with windows 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/14/2015 1:31:27 PM I've noticed G-mail is occasionally slow.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/22/2014 2:13:35 PM hard to figure out.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/18/2015 6:06:05 PM it was very inexpensive laptop for HS and college
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/16/2015 8:53:55 PM sure wish it had no lag on the internet
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/11/2014 9:15:06 AM Satisfied with the PC but HATE Windows 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/1/2015 7:13:53 PM It takes too longto boot up. It takes too long to change pages, and takes a long time to shut down. overall it is a slow computer
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/3/2015 8:57:16 PM The PC has been reliable but the windows 8.1 is slow and locks up sometimes.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/21/2015 3:46:15 PM every 3-5 days horizontal bars and flowing data appear on thescreen.If I cut off power and reboot problem dissapears
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/25/2015 8:23:29 PM slow since windows 10
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/30/2015 4:05:28 PM Had problems since got computer for xmas 2012
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/16/2015 9:58:20 PM runs very slow, lots of popup on internet
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/10/2014 11:08:30 PM trying initial scan, this is premature
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/21/2015 2:53:05 PM Any video's, such as u-tube seem to keep stopping and curser just spins and spins.
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/14/2015 2:44:56 PM I don't like Windows 8.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/22/2015 8:12:06 PM Hate this windows format!
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/7/2015 12:45:57 PM Too Slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/30/2015 2:51:23 PM its old and slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/26/2015 7:19:48 PM its beginning to freeze up and slow down even thouhj it had a solid state hard drive
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/31/2015 9:56:09 AM I haven't been able to open file explorer or drop box or a number of other programs from their icons.
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/21/2015 8:18:16 PM I think I have a virus and ads pop up on almost every site I access
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/17/2015 2:30:32 PM unknown at this time
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/24/2015 1:19:20 PM Everyday it seems to be getting slower with all processes.
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/31/2014 1:21:20 AM I don't see any result yet
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/17/2014 9:36:45 AM slow to connect with hotspot
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/26/2013 6:03:08 PM windows update is reporting errors
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/21/2013 9:23:15 PM I've had lots of problems with the speed and it freezing up.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/20/2014 12:02:08 PM this thing is corrupted
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/12/2014 7:24:48 PM Very slow;
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/29/2014 11:29:53 AM too many pop up ads
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/12/2013 11:14:19 AM isso slowly.
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/4/2014 12:59:27 PM Very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/9/2014 10:05:27 PM Works very slow. hard drive always working.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/28/2018 9:26:22 PM Super slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/17/2014 12:29:35 PM internet stop working ery often, I can not attached files
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/4/2014 7:41:43 PM runs slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/20/2014 10:57:40 AM windows 8 is a problem for me, very difficult to navigayte.also it becomes very difficult when viruses creep in,
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/17/2014 2:32:41 PM Has no sound
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/9/2017 11:36:50 AM Runs too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/25/2018 12:11:06 PM this is a old pc do not remember when I bought this pc
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/24/2018 11:41:56 AM need windows 10. would like a touch screen
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/28/2018 5:10:34 PM slow action slow to boot slow to move from one item to another on the computer
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/27/2018 11:09:25 PM It runs slow and it gets error messages quite often. (And I don't recall when it was purchased. It was a gift. The date below is just an estimate.)
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/8/2019 9:31:41 AM pop up ads while using google searcg
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/3/2018 4:57:48 PM old and slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/1/2018 4:26:32 PM has some malware
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/31/2013 8:46:44 AM windows 8 is confusing to use. computer is sluggish
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/7/2016 9:42:47 PM it's old, slow, and virus-ridden
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/21/2017 5:28:19 PM very slow and freezes up a lot
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/11/2022 4:45:24 PM this is an old computer
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/15/2020 2:18:25 PM its old
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/4/2013 2:11:14 PM loses wi fi connection often
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/11/2018 1:49:12 PM After about 9 months it started slowing down got so bad I took to a computer repair and had it completely cleaned. This morning it took over 15 minutes to get the login screen up. I timed it.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/25/2014 2:21:36 PM Chrome is not operating
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/1/2016 6:10:11 AM sllllllllllllllllllllooow
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/11/2016 12:49:39 PM Seems lately runs slow sometimes.I answered both questions below yes but it's not all the time.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/20/2016 10:07:07 PM Its slow and it keeps losing its internet connection. Other computers in our house stay on-line (Mac, ipad, kindel)
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/29/2016 5:36:21 PM lan card or wireless connection frequently drops the connection and needs to be troubleshot or restarted to reconnect to the internet.
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/31/2016 1:52:10 PM Runs slow, needs frequent re-boots, runs very slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/4/2015 8:31:12 AM I have cleaned it 3 times and have reinstalled all of the solfware and it still says windows 8 I have windows 10 not worth the money you are charging.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/31/2015 11:19:31 AM often internet willnot open on first try. Have trouble with some sites opening
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/24/2015 10:11:23 PM When update starts it gets to 8 percent and stops, message says updates could not be completes and the computer takes bcak the attempt to update.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/4/2015 4:48:01 PM pop-ups, slow, unreliable
 
  1.00 out of 4
3/22/2016 5:21:19 PM very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/6/2016 4:30:25 PM it is soooo slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
12/13/2015 10:00:00 PM Computer has had to be serviced twice and use restore program many times.
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/1/2015 1:29:02 PM computer was great until resently it got infected with software that i can't get rid of
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/28/2017 5:36:52 PM Everything goes SO SLOW it drives me crazy!!
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/15/2017 3:29:39 PM i know this machine has a virus and you did not catch it
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/3/2017 5:02:45 PM very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
8/11/2014 8:42:12 PM this computer became a nightmare and my sister told me about PC Matic.
 
  1.00 out of 4
7/19/2014 5:32:32 PM Very slow. Freezes often.
 
  1.00 out of 4
11/17/2013 1:42:27 AM I cannot run the malware, it locks up every time I get to it.
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/7/2015 7:45:14 AM very small fonts(letters)
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/14/2015 1:29:55 PM slow adn pop ups
 
  1.00 out of 4



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