Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 1420
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CNET Review
The Good: Fourteen-inch size offers best mix of usability and portability; decent performance among its midsize competition; excellent battery life.
The Bad: Dell has updated its 15-inch Inspiron models recently, making this model look a little dated.
The Bottom Line: The basic 14-inch Inspiron 1420 is a reasonable choice for budget buyers who want something a little smaller than the standard 15-inch chassis, but this laptop has missed out on recent updates other Inspiron models have received.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 66/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
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tech2.com
Review Summary: The Inspiron 1420 is an excellent VFM deal offering segment-leading performance.
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pcworld.in
Review Summary: Good choice if you are looking for a notebook that has both show and go.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: I1420-123b
General
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 13.1 in
- Depth 9.6 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Color Jet black
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 / 1.86 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Shock Tolerance 143 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.3 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SDIO, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 14.1 TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1395
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 Memory
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 56 Wh
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Product info support - E-mail consulting - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
- Software Microsoft Works, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial), Drivers & Utilities
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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