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The 14z (Core i5) integrates a DVD burner, yet kept its dimensions as svelte as that of the Asus U46E-BAL5 and Gateway ID47H02u. It’s the only one that omitted a VGA port—a forward-thinking move—and instead opted to have both HDMI and mini-DisplayPort technologies. Both connectors can transmit digital audio and video to an external display. There is one USB 2.0 port; the other two ports are USB 3.0, which transfers data at 10 times the speed of USB 2.0. Port covers, which are a pet peeve of mine, have to be peeled off to access any of the ports. Concealing ports is done for aesthetic reasons, moreso than for protection, and having to remove a port cover to get to a USB port is annoying.

The 640GB 5,400rpm hard drive isn’t the biggest one available (options go up to 750GB), but it is bigger than the 500GB one found in the Gateway ID47H02u. In addition to 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connections, the 14z (Core i5) is equipped with Wireless Display 2 (WiDi 2.0), which, like HDMI and DisplayPort, transmits video and audio, but without pesky wires. You will need the Netgear HD Push2TV receiver, though, a $49 add-on from Dell’s website.

Dell Inspirons are considered entry-level laptops, yet the days of cheap, bulky plastic enclosures seem to be behind them. Indeed, the Inspiron 14z (Core i5) is fitted with a brushed aluminum top, which makes that of its predecessor, the Inspiron 14z, look like a relic. Moreover, the chassis is a complete redesign. The protruding strip from the back—which we’ve previously seen on the Dell XPS 15z ($1,534 direct, 4 stars)—conceals the big 65WH battery, and it measures only an inch thick, despite its built-in optical drive. The Gateway ID47H02u, Samsung QX411-W01′s ($899.99 list, 3.5 stars), and Asus U46E-BAL5 ($699.99 List, 4.5 stars) sport similar designs—metal tops and inch-thick frames—putting the Inspiron 14z (Core i5) in pretty good company.

It weighs 4.5 pounds, which is similar to the Gateway ID47H02u (4.4 pounds), and lighter than the Asus U46E-BAL5 (4.9 pounds) and Samsung QX411-W01 (5.1 pounds).

Specifications :
Type
General Purpose, Media
Processor Name
Intel Core i5-2410M
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor Speed
2.3 GHz
RAM
6 GB
Weight
4.5 lb
Screen Size
14 inches
Screen Size Type
widescreen
Graphics Card
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Storage Capacity (as Tested)
640 GB
Networking Options
802.11n
Primary Optical Drive
DVD+R DL

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