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 proce...
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 proce...
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...
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...
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: Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
It might not be terribly cheap, but Dell's Inspiron 1420 offers plenty of portable power and options without sacrificing fun.
Review Verdict: Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
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
NotebookReview.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 User Review
Comments:
The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a new-to-market 14
The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a new-to-market 14
pcworld.in Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
Good choice if you are looking for a notebook that has both show and go.
Good choice if you are looking for a notebook that has both show and go.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 55 reviews of Dell Inspiron 1420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 127266 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 55 reviews of Dell Inspiron 1420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 127266 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Dell 1420-123B
Comments:
Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were very fond of Dell's 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop when Dell launched it in the spring of 2007, as w
Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were very fond of Dell's 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop when Dell launched it in the spring of 2007, as w
NotebookReview.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 Review
Comments:
The Dell Inspiron 1420 is the latest 14.1
Review Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a solid notebook with an impressive set of features at a value price.
The Dell Inspiron 1420 is the latest 14.1
Review Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a solid notebook with an impressive set of features at a value price.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Dell 1420-123B review
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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.
Review Verdict: 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.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fourteen-inch size offers best mix of usability and portability; decent performance among its midsize competition; excellent battery life.
Cons: Dell has updated its 15-inch Inspiron models recently, making this model look a little dated.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
The Dell Inspiron 1420 shapes up to be the best deal on the market.
Review Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1420 continues to be a bargain hunter's fantasy by giving you discrete graphics, 2GB of RAM, and color splashes for $1,099.
The Dell Inspiron 1420 shapes up to be the best deal on the market.
Review Verdict: The Dell Inspiron 1420 continues to be a bargain hunter's fantasy by giving you discrete graphics, 2GB of RAM, and color splashes for $1,099.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent price. Discrete graphics. New color splashes. Better-than-average battery life. Feature rich laptop. Very good typing experience.
Cons: You'll need the E-Value code to take advantage of this deal. Heavier than competing systems.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 Review - Laptops
Comments:
The Inspiron 1420 is sure to make a lot of people happy -- it manages to pack in a lot of power for a good price, and will be perfect for almost any application you choose. If you're a gamer though, go for a higher model.
Review Verdict: The Inspiron 1420 is sure to make a lot of people happy -- it manages to pack in a lot of power for a good price. If you're a gamer though, go for a higher model.
The Inspiron 1420 is sure to make a lot of people happy -- it manages to pack in a lot of power for a good price, and will be perfect for almost any application you choose. If you're a gamer though, go for a higher model.
Review Verdict: The Inspiron 1420 is sure to make a lot of people happy -- it manages to pack in a lot of power for a good price. If you're a gamer though, go for a higher model.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good build quality, Fast processor, Reasonably cool operating temperature
Cons: Poor speakers, No Windows XP option, Loud DVD drive
cnet.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 (Core Duo 1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
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.ca Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420
Comments:
Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
computershopper.com Professional Review.
Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop Review
Comments:
Review Verdict: Dell delivers what mainstream laptop buyers crave with this well-equipped, colorful Inspiron.
Review Verdict: Dell delivers what mainstream laptop buyers crave with this well-equipped, colorful Inspiron.
QuickTake:
Pros: Sharp, bright, high-resolution screen; plenty of features; good performance; choice of eight colors
Cons: Cramped touch pad; not for the hard-core mobile gamer
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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.