Dell Inspiron 14 1000 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

8
Average:

3
Bad:

3

Pros:

Strong Core i3 performance.
Slick design.
Loud speakers.

Cons:

The 6-cell battery alone isn't going to cut it.
Display has lackluster colors and contrast.

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Last revision on July 10, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Strong Core i3 performance
Slick design
Loud speakers
Sharp webcam with fun effects
Good value for money
Touch pad and keyboard are decent
Comes with 15 months antivirus subscription
Attractive looks
Comfortable and roomy keyboard
Audio quality is good
Little bloatware

Reviewers Didn't Like

The 6-cell battery alone isn't going to cut it
Display has lackluster colors and contrast
Weak 3D and gaming performance
Awkward keyboard layout
Below-average battery life
Relatively small touchpad buttons
Older 802.11g wireless
Scarce options for configuration
Comes with Vista Basic OS
Limited Networking features
Upgrades quickly increase cost

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell Inspiron 1464, mainstream laptop, has a fantastic user experience and feature set, but I wouldn't buy it without the 9-cell battery...

By PC Mag on May 06, 2010

One of the best-looking and best-sounding 14-inch notebooks under $600 also delivers Core i3...

By LaptopMag on April 15, 2010

What do you call a CULV laptop that doesn’t look like a CULV laptop? Meet Dell's thin and light Inspiron 1470....

By PC Authority on January 21, 2010

Dells Inspiron 14 is their middle sized budget laptop system with a 14-inch screen to help keep its size down. While the pricing can be very attractive, Dell made a few interesting choices when it comes to the system to keep the prices...

By About.com on September 29, 2009

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. Specifications:...

By cnet on July 03, 2008

Dells newly-redesigned Inspiron 1420 laptop line lets you put high-end dual-core processors into a chassis of almost any color; you can opt for more subdued brown or black, or you can go with a bit more flourish with a pink or yellow. Any color...

By HowStuffWorks on February 21, 2008

Dell launched the IdeaStorm web site last year as part of an effort to open up a dialog with consumers. The IdeaStorm respondents overwhelmingly called for Dell to embrace freedom of choice by ending the era of vendor lock-in...

By Ars Technica on October 17, 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

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