Bizrate User Review.
Sans software junk, it's good!
, Apr. 1, 2009
QuickTake:
Pros: Pretty color, good features for the price
Cons: Too much junk software
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Good value for the price, but beware of Vista
, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
I bought a Dell 1420 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for general purpose computing (web surfing, spreadsheets/letters, occasional movies) and to take with me when needed. I'm generally very satisfied. The battery charges quickly and lasts for 4 hours. The processing speed is more than adequate for my purposes. Working with several programs open at once doesn't slow down my laptop much. The built-in bluetooth card gives me a lot of freedom without wires. I love the Media Direct capability which bypasses a normal start up. Instead, you can quickly access photos, movies, and music with a single button. The computer isn't without faults. First, I was hoping to save more weight by getting a 14.1" screen rather than a 15.1" - it's a bit lighter, but not much. Also, the touchpad is very inconsistent. Sometimes, you have to be carefully with the speed of "taps" or you'll end up "double-tapping" everything and selecting things unintentionally. Other times, the touchpad has difficulty recognizing strokes.
I bought a Dell 1420 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for general purpose computing (web surfing, spreadsheets/letters, occasional movies) and to take with me when needed. I'm generally very satisfied. The battery charges quickly and lasts for 4 hours. The processing speed is more than adequate for my purposes. Working with several programs open at once doesn't slow down my laptop much. The built-in bluetooth card gives me a lot of freedom without wires. I love the Media Direct capability which bypasses a normal start up. Instead, you can quickly access photos, movies, and music with a single button. The computer isn't without faults. First, I was hoping to save more weight by getting a 14.1" screen rather than a 15.1" - it's a bit lighter, but not much. Also, the touchpad is very inconsistent. Sometimes, you have to be carefully with the speed of "taps" or you'll end up "double-tapping" everything and selecting things unintentionally. Other times, the touchpad has difficulty recognizing strokes.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good battery life, great Direct Media capability, fast processing, bluetooth convenience.
Cons: Questionable touchpad, a bit heavier than expected.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Good first laptop
, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
Lack of a basic OS such as MS Office meant that I couldn't use the laptop for what I had Intended straight out of the box the way I could my Dell desktop. I don't know why the bigger pricetag for less functions. I do like the portability and ease of use. Excellent picture quality and lots of USB ports. I think it will easily meet my needs for home, school and business.
Lack of a basic OS such as MS Office meant that I couldn't use the laptop for what I had Intended straight out of the box the way I could my Dell desktop. I don't know why the bigger pricetag for less functions. I do like the portability and ease of use. Excellent picture quality and lots of USB ports. I think it will easily meet my needs for home, school and business.
QuickTake:
Pros: It is easy enough to add applications. The set up is pretty easy.
Cons: Lack of some basic OS means that additional, expensive purchases must be made for the computer.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Do Your HOMEWORK!
, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
I use it a lot, sneak to use it, hardly turn it off. It's my constant buddy. Buy a nice bright color, the brown is so dark, it's almost black....
I use it a lot, sneak to use it, hardly turn it off. It's my constant buddy. Buy a nice bright color, the brown is so dark, it's almost black....
QuickTake:
Pros: The screen and keyboard felt bigger than I expected given the size I picked, I was pumped!
Cons: Vista is NEW
Recommended: Yes
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 and 1720
Comments:
Dell's new Inspirons are more about colour and value than performance and excitement.
Review Verdict: All sport 2-megapixel webcams and dual-digital array microphone for web conferencing. Styling is similar with a black base supporting a silver keyboard and trim. The underlying magnesium alloy chassis keeps everything feeling solid. There's minimal flexin
Dell's new Inspirons are more about colour and value than performance and excitement.
Review Verdict: All sport 2-megapixel webcams and dual-digital array microphone for web conferencing. Styling is similar with a black base supporting a silver keyboard and trim. The underlying magnesium alloy chassis keeps everything feeling solid. There's minimal flexin
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
With its latest Inspiron update, Dell adds some major improvements, both inside and outside, to its workhorse line of laptops. And in the case of the Inspiron 1420, Dell has introduced a new screen size--a spacious yet portable 14-inch widescreen. The 142
Review Verdict: Dell's retooled Inspiron line introduces the new 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop, which benefits from an internal and external makeover. The wide-ranging configuration options mean that virtually any mainstream user can find a system to fit their budget.
With its latest Inspiron update, Dell adds some major improvements, both inside and outside, to its workhorse line of laptops. And in the case of the Inspiron 1420, Dell has introduced a new screen size--a spacious yet portable 14-inch widescreen. The 142
Review Verdict: Dell's retooled Inspiron line introduces the new 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop, which benefits from an internal and external makeover. The wide-ranging configuration options mean that virtually any mainstream user can find a system to fit their budget.
QuickTake:
Pros: Newly redesigned Inspiron line adds Centrino Duo CPUs and color choices ; highly configurable with plenty of networking options ; discrete graphics option ; excellent battery life ;
Cons: Not as radically reengineered as Dell's new XPS laptop ; low starting price, but everything from the Webcam to Bluetooth costs extra ;
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
Review Verdict: Dell's retooled Inspiron line introduces the new 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop, which benefits from an internal and external makeover. The wide-ranging configuration options mean that virtually any mainstream user can find a system to fit their budget.
Review Verdict: Dell's retooled Inspiron line introduces the new 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop, which benefits from an internal and external makeover. The wide-ranging configuration options mean that virtually any mainstream user can find a system to fit their budget.
QuickTake:
Pros: Newly redesigned Inspiron line adds Centrino Duo CPUs and color choices ; highly configurable with plenty of networking options ; discrete graphics option ; excellent battery life ;
Cons: Not as radically reengineered as Dell's new XPS laptop ; low starting price, but everything from the Webcam to Bluetooth costs extra ;
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
It might not be terribly cheap, but Dell's Inspiron 1420 offers plenty of portable power and options without sacrificing fun.
Review Verdict: Performance was excellent. Our test unit's nine-cell battery lasted nearly 5 hours. Equipped with a 2.2-GHz Core Duo T7500 processor and 2GB of RAM, the 1420 rose to the top of its class with a WorldBench 6 Beta 2 score of 83. That score put it in a tie f
It might not be terribly cheap, but Dell's Inspiron 1420 offers plenty of portable power and options without sacrificing fun.
Review Verdict: Performance was excellent. Our test unit's nine-cell battery lasted nearly 5 hours. Equipped with a 2.2-GHz Core Duo T7500 processor and 2GB of RAM, the 1420 rose to the top of its class with a WorldBench 6 Beta 2 score of 83. That score put it in a tie f
QuickTake:
Pros: Sturdily crafted Instant-on multimedia and app viewers
Cons: A little heavy
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
Review Verdict: For its price there's little worth complaining about. The Dell Media Direct feature is handy and the 2 megapixel camera is a nice upgrade from the standard 1.3 megapixel option.
Review Verdict: For its price there's little worth complaining about. The Dell Media Direct feature is handy and the 2 megapixel camera is a nice upgrade from the standard 1.3 megapixel option.
QuickTake:
Pros: Media Direct, Price, 2 megapixel camera
Cons: Windows Vista Basic (not Home Premium), Benchmark performance
tech2.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
The Inspiron 1420 is an excellent VFM deal offering segment-leading performance.
The Inspiron 1420 is an excellent VFM deal offering segment-leading performance.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent build quality, Great performance, Great customization options, Very good battery life
Cons: Lack of good colors, Weak graphics subsystem
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Like most pre-packaged systems, it comes with a lot of extra stuff that needs to be cleaned off to make the system truly useful. However after all the settings are configured correctly, the system is pretty good.