Dell Inspiron 14 (1464) Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 330M (2.13GHz, 1066MHz, 3MB) Sony VGP-BPS9/B
- OS: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Memory: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
- Storage: 500GB 5400rpm HDD
- Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
- Display: 14.0” HD (1366x768) LED Display and webcam
- Optical Drive: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD/-RW/R) with Dual-Layer
- Wireless: Intel Wireless 5100n
- Battery: 6-cell Lithium Ion battery (48 WHr)
- Dimensions: 13.39 x 9.55 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 4.8 lbs
Build and Design
The design of the Inspiron 14 hasn't changed much in the last year since Dell released the Inspiron 14,Sony VGP-BPS9A/B Inspiron 14z and Studio 14z laptops. As mentioned in the specifications above, our review unit comes with the newer Intel Core i3 330M dual core processor. We're calling this laptop the "Inspiron 14" in our review, but it's worth mentioning that Dell markets this system as the "Inspiron 14" as well as the "Inspiron 1464." You can also find this system selling on the Dell website under the older configuration name "Inspiron 1440" with older Intel processors.Sony VGP-BPL9 Of course, there's also the Inspiron 14z (also called the Inspiron 1470) that uses the Intel CULV processors for extended battery life. Are you confused yet? We sure are.
Moving beyond the superfluous model names for essentially the same laptop,Sony VGP-BPS8 the Inspiron 14 looks like an average budget notebook with a 14-inch display. The plastic construction, average screen resolution, and lack of a backlit keyboard certainly don't give this laptop the same premium look and feel as the Dell Studio 14z. You might think that the palmrests and area surrounding the keyboard are made of metal at first glance,Sony VGP-BPL8 but upon closer examination you'll find that it's just plastic with a fancy metallic finish.
The Inspiron 14 feels reasonably durable despite the fact that the notebook chassis is constructed from relatively thin plastics.Sony VGP-BPS8A The touchpad and palmrests suffer from flexible plastics as does the keyboard itself. The working surface of the laptop essentially bends under heavy pressure,Sony VGP-BPS8B so durability wasn't the main focus for the designers. The screen lid also suffers from thin plastics and if you press on the lid with your fingers while the laptop is on you will create screen distortions.
When closed the Inspiron 14 looks relatively thin compared to budget laptops from several years ago,Sony VGP-BPS9A/B but the weight of the 6-cell battery makes this system a bit too heavy to qualify for the "thin and light" category today. The "Promise Pink" screen lid gives the Inspiron a nice candy-covered look, but Dell charges a $40 premium for the privilege of selecting pink instead of black. On a more positive note, Dell donates $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pink Inspiron 14 that they sell. Sure, $40 is a little excessive for just sticking a chuck of colored plastic on a notebook,Sony VGP-BPS2 but it's nice to know that your purchase is helping a good cause.
The bottom of the notebook features the battery and single access plate for the RAM and wireless card.Sony VGP-BPS2C Removing the hard drive requires more in depth disassembly. There isn't much to talk about here other than to briefly mention the location of the two speakers on the bottom of the front edge (more on that later). The bottom of the Inspiron 14 likewise suffers from the same flexible plastics mentioned previously in the review.Sony VGP-BPS2B You won't notice it if you aren't squeezing the laptop, but if you're running to a class or a business meeting with the laptop in your hands you might feel it "bending" under the pressure from your fingers.
In short, the Dell Inspiron 14 looks cool and is probably durable enough for desktop replacement work, but the heavy use of thin plastics certainly doesn't help the laptop feel as durable as it could be.
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