Pros
- 14-inch display is a good size for entertainment.
- Speedy processor easily tackles most tasks.
Cons
- Display has lackluster colors and contrast.
- Weak 3D and gaming performance.
At A Glance
Nearly all specs and features are just adequate; the Inspiron 14 will be sufficient for many, but it never shines.
Manufacturer’s Description
Lighter than its predecessor and offering a sleeker design, the Dell Inspiron 14 (i1464-4382OBK) in Obsidian Black weighs under 5 pounds and measures just 1.27 inches thin. Upon opening the Inspiron 14, your eyes will be immediately drawn to the brushed metal appearance of the palm rest before being amazed by the high-definition 14-inch display with native 720p resolution. Other features include a 7-in-1 memory card reader, up to 4 hours of battery life, and an HDMI port that lets you connect your laptop to a compatible HDTV or external monitor for uncompressed high-def video and audio.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | I14644382OBK |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i3-330M |
| Processor speed | 2130.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 14.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA II |
| Other storage |
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| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 13.4 inches |
| Depth | 9.5 inches |
| Height | 1.4 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 5.6 pounds |
| Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Adobe Reader 9; Roxio Burn; Microsoft Works; CyberLink PowerDVD DX |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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| Input devices | Touchpad (multitouch) |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Memory Stick PRO | 1 |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Slots |
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| PC Card Slots | 0 |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 92 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:20 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 311 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 369 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 253 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 528 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 448 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 532 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 274 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 370 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 215 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 367 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 28.65 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 22.22 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 22.19 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 17.04 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 15.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 12.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 19.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 15.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
