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    The 1420 looks very portable and good is good overall a great computer for the price...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by HenryMan2008, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. HenryMan2008

    HenryMan2008 Notebook Consultant

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    I think so. You?
     
    HenryMan2008, Aug 21, 2007
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    yes it is great. the 1520 even offeres a better value it usually runs a bit cheaper than the 1420 and can have a faster graphics card in it too!
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 21, 2007
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  3. HenryMan2008

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    I hate 1520 people. They think they are so special. Don't you know a laptop is supposed to have great battery life and be very portable???
     
    HenryMan2008, Aug 21, 2007
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    im gonna buy a 1420 and probably arrive next year lol
     
    mordeth, Aug 21, 2007
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    Actually the 1520 may be good for gamers, and still be portable. I think the Dell line has good battery life in general right?
     
    HenryMan2008, Aug 21, 2007
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    pretty much depends what u do, typing with wifi disabled makes batteries run much longer than playing games
     
    mordeth, Aug 21, 2007
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    I love my 1420. It does quite an excellent job at everything I throw at it.
     
    phobos512, Aug 21, 2007
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    I get around 5 hours of battery life surfing the net, stuff like that
     
    lambchops468, Aug 21, 2007
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    the 1420 is pushing it for portability. the 1520 is a big fat NO.
     
    chyeah, Aug 21, 2007
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    i easily get 5 hours battery. isnt that enough? oh yeah its portable too. just so you know i owened an ultra portable for 3 years and regreted it all the time. it got too hot, was slower than it should have been, and the screen was insanely small. ive expireneced both worlds and i wouldnt ever get anything less than a 15.4" screen in a laptop.
     
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    what do you expect from your laptop? for it to balance on your pinky finger? 1" really makes it too big to port around?
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 21, 2007
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    I love my 1420. It's my first notebook, but I wouldn't want anything smaller nor anything bigger.
     
    ViolentGreen, Aug 21, 2007
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    The 1420 is somewhat chunky for a 14" WS laptop, especially with the 9 cell.
     
    ocellaris, Aug 21, 2007
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    heyy uhmm im just wondering did u get the premium home vista? and what other specs?

    im looking to get either a 1520 or 1420 but dont know if 1420 is gonna be good with vista with 128 mb gpu
     
    mordeth, Aug 21, 2007
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    yea its true but i went for a vostro 1400 cause its cheaper lol i regret now but w.e i like my vostro too ^^
     
    jawbreaker84, Aug 26, 2007
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    I am very happy with my 1420 compared to my old 6000.

    Although the weight is not the lightest, it is solid and a lot less bulky.

    -LQ
     
    laptopquestions2007, Aug 26, 2007
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    i want it to be less THICK.
     
    chyeah, Aug 27, 2007
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    I have 1420 for about a week now, i think it is very protable and excellent size for everyday use. I have had or tried many laptops from 12" to 15.4" size. 14.1" seems the most practical. For my job, 12" is too small for my eyes, 15.4" is a bit heavy and big.

    About the size. 1420 is average in size. About same as Sony or HP 14.1, Smaller then Acer 14.1. Thickness is not really a problem for me if the built-quality is good. I think 1420 is the most well built machine i have ever handled so far. My second choice will be HP dv2500t if the price can be similar.
     
    lizard123, Aug 27, 2007
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