ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 dual-core laptop for $339

If you’re in need of an affordable workhorse laptop, the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series laptop is worth investing in. It’s thin, versatile, long-lasting, and extremely cheap. It’s a superb all-around machine for work and play, and if you use today’s coupon code, you can save over $200 off the sticker price.

• Dell Inspiron 15 5000 laptop for $339 (List price: $549.99 — Coupon code: LAPTOP339)

On the inside, this model sports a fourth generation dual-core 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4005U processor, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400, 4GB of DDR3L RAM (1600MHz), a 500GB 5400RPM hard drive, Bluetooth 4.0, and 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi support. As for the 15.6-inch screen, it features both LED backlighting and an HD resolution of 1366×768. It also comes with a built-in 720p webcam, dual microphones, and a pre-installed version of Skype, so chatting with your friends couldn’t be easier.

If you were considering getting a Chromebook, this affordable laptop is a swell alternative. Not only does the Inspiron 15 5000 series offer substantially more storage and flexibility than a typical Chromebook, but it also comes with Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) installed by default. Right out of the box, you’ll benefit from all of the new features in Microsoft’s latest OS. From the Cortana personal assistant to the local Xbox One game streaming, Windows 10 is by far the best version of Windows ever released.

Normally, this configuration retails for about 550 bucks, but Dell is selling it directly on its online store for $399 right now. Better yet, you can use coupon code “LAPTOP339” in your shopping cart, and save an additional $60. And since shipping is free, you’re only paying $339 for this superb laptop.