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CNET Editors' review - Dell Inspiron 1420
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CNET Editor's rating: 7.9 out of 10
Reviewed by Dan Ackerman Review date: 6/29/07 Release date: 6/26/07 The good: Newly redesigned Inspiron line adds Centrino Duo CPUs and color choices; highly configurable with plenty of networking options; discrete graphics option; excellent battery life. The bad: Not as radically reengineered as Dell's new XPS laptop; low starting price, but everything from the Webcam to Bluetooth costs extra. The bottom line: 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. Product brief - Dell Inspiron 1420
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Description: This configuration of the Dell Inspiron 1420 is a 5.5-pound, mainstream notebook computer. Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $800. Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in. Pros: Has a 14.1 screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,070. Cons: Has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks. For example, the Dell Inspiron 1525 , a -pound notebook at around $850, has 4 GB RAM. The Dell Inspiron 1420 comes with no-frills word processing software if you often need access to special character sets you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite . Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs. Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle. Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook. Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD burner included in this computer. If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop. Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money. Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters. Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room. (2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the notebook hard drive. User opinions - Dell Inspiron 1420
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular 40 out of 40 users found this user opinion helpful. 9 out of 10 - Spectacular 20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful. 7 out of 10 - Very good 20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful. 8 out of 10 - Excellent 10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful. 8 out of 10 - Excellent 15 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful. 5 out of 10 - Average 10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful. 3 out of 10 - Poor 7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful. 9 out of 10 - Spectacular 5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful. 7 out of 10 - Very good 5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful. 5 out of 10 - Average Full specifications - Dell Inspiron 1420
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Part number: DNCWJA1_5
Product series - Dell Inspiron 1420
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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.1 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
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