Dell Inspiron 1470 14-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red)

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.6 x 1 inches ; 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PY7OPI
• Item model number: i1470-2932CRD
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,114 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 18, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stay connected wherever you roam with the Dell Inspiron 1470 laptop in red, which features bright, vivid 14-inch LCD screen and long-lasting 6-cell battery--over 5 hours of continuous use. Weighing just under 5 pounds, it's a great choice for both work and play with the screen's high-definition resolution and included DVD drive (which can also burn dual-layer DVD and CD media). It's powered by the dual-core Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Pentium SU4100 processor for a good balance of energy efficiency and multitasking capabilities.

Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.

The Dell Inspiron 1470 in red.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM, 54g Wi-Fi networking, 7-in-1 memory card reader, ExpressCard 34 slot, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics with video memory shared with the system, and pre-loaded Microsoft Works.

Key Features

• 14-inch LED-backlit TrueLife widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (Learn more)
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Energy efficient, dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more)
• 320 GB hard drive
• 4 GB of installed RAM with 800 MHz speed (expandable to 8 GB)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD graphics with up to 1750 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
• 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work and McAfee SecurityCenter for anti-virus protection (with 30 days of updates)
• Dell DataSafe Online backup service offers data protection by enabling customers to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
• With Dell Remote Access you can easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer.
• Dell Support Center: This centrally located, easy-to-use application provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. Helps keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
• Over 5 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
• Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.4 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 4.96 pounds
• Warranty: One-year with 24x7 technical support

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks as well as Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
• 7-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and more
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port for Ethernet

What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell Inspiron 1470 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

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14-Inch High-Definition Display

This notebook has a 14-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides TrueLife high-gloss/anti-reflective technology, which features a sharp contrast finish that's well suited to immersive 3D games and watching videos. Its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1750 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.

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Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Simplify everyday tasks	Work the way you want	Make new things possible
Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap. Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs. Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.	Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory. Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.	Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. Watch your favorite DVD movies. Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.

Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.

Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.

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Energy Efficient Intel Pentium Processor

Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Pentium SU4100 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

Designed for use in ultra-thin laptops to balance the competing needs of high performance with battery consumption, the Pentium SU4100 features Intel SpeedStep technology, helping your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production. It also comes with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your laptop safe from viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks.

Product Description

The new thin and light Inspiron 14 laptop has stepped it up a notch by combining powerful mobile and entertainment features inside a smart design and colorful options. While the new Inspiron 14 has reached new heights, its price hasn’t. You can find what you want in the Inspiron 14 with the flexibility to make it your own. *Based on Dell Lab testing. Battery life varies by configuration, operating conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Package, December 29, 2009

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John F. Cassidy "johnfcassidy" (Hanover, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron 1470 14-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red) (Personal Computers)

So I was concerned that the ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processor would not have enough "umph" but I was wrong. This is a nicely assembled machine and I even like Windows 7 (mostly). Background - I've worked in tech for 24+ years in a lot of different ways, but everyone who knows me says I'm a gadget freak. I've got all the toys - PNAV devices, iPods, iPhones, PCs, Macs, wireless networks - you name it. I've got the TV hooked to a cable box, iMac, and AppleTV and love them all. I'm typing this on my favorite computer of all time - a Macbook Air. So when my wife's 3+ year old 17" Dell notebook announced that it's battery was no longer doing well and we had three blue screens in a week's time - I knew we had to get her onto a new machine. We thought it would be either a 13" or 15" Macbook Pro, but she decided that spending twice as much for a Mac was too much. So I went in search of the best PC alternative. This Dell 1470 is pretty close in size and features to the 13" Macbook Pro including claimed 6 hour battery life. And it largely lives up to its promise. It's the fastest PC in the house and for the $584 we paid Amazon right before Christmas is turning out to be the bargain of the year. I did have to reformat the hard drive to get rid of multiple partitions so the Windows Easy Transfer program would work correctly, but that only served to conveniently getting rid of all of the unwanted junk that Dell feels compelled to load onto the hard disk. Positives: light weight - fast enough speed - abundant memory and hard disk space - and a cool red color. Also - the power supply is both smaller and lighter than past Dell models included, and it's compatible with all of the old Dell power supplies we have around here. I would have given this machine 5 stars if it had a backlit keyboard which you can get on the Studio 15, but not on this model. Don't forget the crappy hard drive partitioning which brings it down, AND I don't know what Microsoft is thinking - you can't back up to a network drive (I use a DROBO with Droboshare) without paying $89 to upgrade Windows 7 to the Professional version. Also - if you configure a Dell Inspiron 14Z (same model, different name) comparably on the Dell website, you'll be north of $900 so Amazon has the bargain here. Also - Best Buy stocks this machine so you can do like I did, and go test drive it for yourself before buying. Recommended! Good luck!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dell I1470 review, November 8, 2009

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Robert T. Desautel (Sunny South Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron 1470 14-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red) (Personal Computers)

The I1470 is a top performing Win7 optimized thin and lite business package. Packed with DDR3 4gigs of ram and an ultra low voltage CPU for outstanding battery life. The laptop is not an ultra lite but it is a great lite weight package that does it all with few frills and all the hard working ports and output requirements. Great battery life and enough processing power to do most anything required (but not gaming) this is a hard hitting low cost package with Dell quality and reliability. The omission of wireless N is the biggest mistake here (what were you thinking Dell?).

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great home and business laptop, January 14, 2010

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Sam (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron 1470 14-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red) (Personal Computers)

I bought this laptop about 2 months ago. The screen is very bright and images are crisp. The computer has enough power for daily computing needs; email, web, spreadsheet, etc. I run a software company and only buy Dell computers now. I used to buy HP products until 7 years ago. Dell by far has a superior product line. I especially like the fact that most of Dell laptops, including this one, run very cool. This is in direct contrast to HP laptops which run very warm.

PROS:
- Great display.
- Fast
- Wakes up from sleep mode almost instantly (every time)
- Runs cool (keyboard stays cool)
- Great battery life (over 6 hours)
- Comes without any pre-installed trial software

CONS:
- No bluetooth so you have to use a USB mouse.
- Power plug on right side interferes with mouse (if you're right handed). I like the power plug to be on the left side so that I can have more room to move the mouse around.