As such, we will analyze as much of the device as we can with our usual rigor, but some parts of this review will be based on our experience using the machine rather than hard metrics. Since the Dell Chromebook 3181 runs Chrome OS, most of our benchmarking utilities are simply not compatible with this system. We'll also see how the addition of Android app support has broadened the world of Chromebooks. In this review, we'll see how much mileage you can get out of the Dell Chromebook 3181.

Even though the Dell Chromebook 3181 is targeted at larger organizations, individuals (and particularly students) may still be interested in carrying a Chromebook to class. The 'easy to use, easy to manage' is a boon for IT teams that oversee hundreds, if not thousands, of devices. that is, provided all they need is a device that can browse the web and handle simple office tasks.Ĭhromebooks seem to have struck gold in the education market, specifically in public school districts. Both individuals and large-scale organizations will find a lot to like in Dell's latest Chromebook and won't have to spend an arm and a leg for the privilege.

While it fails to impress with its budget-minded aesthetics, its rugged build quality, low cost, and ease of use position it well for use in Chrome OS's bread and butter market: education. The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (Dell Chromebook 3181 2-in-1) is an inexpensive and compact convertible running Chrome OS. Either they are premium, well-built machines like Google's Pixelbook or Samsung's Chromebook Pro, or they are cheap budget devices cast from plastic.

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