Dell Inspiron 14 1420

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fast Core 2 Duo processors, and up to 4GB of RAM provide plenty of system performance, Dedicated graphics option performs well, Solid build quality and sturdiness, Good keyboard and touchpad, Great screen if you select the higher resolution option.
Sharp, bright, high-resolution screen; plenty of features; good performance; choice of eight colors
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:

Notsoimpressive design, Questional paint durability, Average battery life, A bit bulky and heavy for a 14.1" notebook
Cramped touch pad; not for the hard-core mobile gamer

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Last revision on April 6, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Fast Core 2 Duo processors, and up to 4GB of RAM provide plenty of system performance, Dedicated graphics option performs well, Solid build quality and sturdiness, Good keyboard and touchpad, Great screen if you select the higher resolution option
Sharp, bright, high-resolution screen; plenty of features; good performance; choice of eight colors
Newly redesigned Inspiron line adds Centrino Duo CPUs and color choices; highly configurable with plenty of networking options; discrete graphics option; excellent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Notsoimpressive design, Questional paint durability, Average battery life, A bit bulky and heavy for a 14.1" notebook
Cramped touch pad; not for the hard-core mobile gamer
Not as radically reengineered as Dells new XPS laptop; low starting price, but everything from the Webcam to Bluetooth costs extra

Expert reviews and ratings

Dell's new Inspirons are more about colour and value than performance and...

By PC Authority on October 03, 2007

For its price theres 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...

By Good Gear Guide on August 30, 2007

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 youre a gamer though, go for a higher model....

By CNET Australia on July 16, 2007

Dell delivers what mainstream laptop buyers crave with this well-equipped, colorful...

By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2007

Dells 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...

By cnet on June 29, 2007

Dell has long sold pretty good computers at pretty good prices. For "average" computer users doing mainstream things with a personal computer, Dell is a reasonable choice -- along with HP/Compaq, Toshiba and a few other brands. And so it is with...

By Stuff NZ on January 29, 2008

The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a solid notebook with an impressive set of features at a value price. As students are getting ready to return to class this notebook will certainly be a strong candidate for a school notebook. The choice of eight available...

By Notebook Review on August 10, 2007