Dell Inspiron 1420 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Laptop
Sans software junk, it's good!
, Apr. 1, 2009
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Good value for the price, but beware of Vista
, May. 28, 2008
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.
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Good first laptop
, May. 28, 2008
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.
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Do Your HOMEWORK!
, May. 28, 2008
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....
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Dell Inspiron 1420 and 1720
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 Inspiron 1420
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.
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Dell Inspiron 1420
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.
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Dell Inspiron 1420
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
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Dell Inspiron 1420
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.
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Dell Inspiron 1420
The Inspiron 1420 is an excellent VFM deal offering segment-leading performance.
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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.