Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK 1464 14-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black)

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 13.4 x 1.3 inches ; 4.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030T17G4
• Item model number: i1464-4382OBK
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Dell Inspiron 14: Balancing Power with Fine Tuned Design

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 Dell Inspiron 14 in Obsidian Black.

The 14-inch screen offers native 720p high-definition resolution.

The Inspiron 14 includes three USB ports, both HDMI and VGA video output, and 7-in-1 memory card reader.

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.

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Key Features

• 14-inch LED-backlit TrueLife widescreen 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.
• 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3-330M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz
• Integrated Intel HD graphics
• 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
• 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
• Built-in stereo speakers with standard headphone and microphone jacks
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• 7-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC), Hi-Density Secure Digital (SDHD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro), and xD Picture Card (xD) media
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and surround sound-quality audio to your digital TV or compatible external monitor.
• VGA video output
• Dell Remote Access enables you to easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer. No more waiting until you get home to get the files you need.
• Dell DataSafe Online optional online backup service (additional charges applicable) offers data protection by enabling you to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is designed to be easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 4 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
• Dimensions: 13.39 x 9.55 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 4.8 pounds

What's in the Box
This package includes the Dell Inspiron 14 (i1464-4382OBK), rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with mail-in service (after remote diagnosis) and 24/7 phone support.

The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.

Product Description

The nimble little Inspiron 14 laptop redefines how much fun can fit into a system in this category. This 14” laptop packs the latest tech with Intel® Core™ i3 processor, 4GB of memory, and a 500GB hard drive. Whether you are creating your own music or video, watching your favorite HD movie, emailing, surfing the web, downloading or organizing your pictures, this little laptop travels well, looks great and handles your needs for years to come.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent for the Price, March 25, 2010

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B. McLoughlin (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK 1464 14-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) (Personal Computers)

Pros:
- The laptop is considerably light for its monitor size.
- It's very attractive and glossy.
- The keyboard has a good tactile response.
- Excellent heat dispersion (so far; it hasn't had time to build up dust or anything)

Cons:
- The glossy finish makes this a fingerprint magnet. Be careful if you're anal about these things!
- Intel HD graphics are adequate for productivity, but don't expect cutting-edge gaming.
- Computer ships with OS on separate partition, making file management tedious unless you reinstall yourself.

Detail:
I bought this computer about a week ago as a "mobile hub" for my college career (computer science). In terms of size, this strikes a good chord between functionality and portability. It's considerably lighter than it looks in the pictures, but nothing has a cheap feel to it. The track pad has a nice grain feel to it, and the edges are tapered to give a smooth feel at the corners; it's responsiveness is a little questionable, though. Finally, the computer has a very attractive and clean layout, but its high-gloss design is a real fingerprint magnet. Watch out if you're a neat freak, as you'll be spending a lot of time wiping off smudges.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Medium range laptop, April 24, 2010

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Mario F. Maradiaga Cobos - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK 1464 14-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) (Personal Computers)

I have this laptop since yesterday. I have had no problem whatsoever with the laptop. I was initially discouraged when I heard that people were having trouble with the touch pad and the media keys, but I personally have not found any tidiousness with them.

Pros:
- Sleek design
- Sound is good
- 4 gb of ram is more than enough to run any program (Corel, Sony Vegas are no biggie)
-The Dell Dock is very productive and efficient, (same or even better than Apple's dock)

Cons:
-Obsidian Black is a finger print magnet. (you will need to clean your laptop almost twice a day)
-I do not know why but microsoft ranged my laptop a 3.2/7.1
-Battery runs out pretty fast. With Win 7 power saver and dells plan as well you could get 3 1/2 hours tops.

I would highly recommend this laptop and I have no regrets on buying it so far.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars dell 1464 inspiron, April 10, 2010

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King (greensboro, NC, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK 1464 14-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) (Personal Computers)

Had a latitude that died. Bought this laptop to replace it for business use. Biggest probs with it is print spooler continuously shuts off and you have to go thru 5-6 clicks to restart it several times a day. Very frustrating. Called dell support the first week. Was on hold for 45 minutes in the queue waiting for tech help. Once I got a live person (from india) he immed began a hard sell for the 270 dollar warranty package because I neede assTtce with software issues. When I called him on it and said "this is a hardware issue and dell's problem. are you refusing to even hear about the problem in an attempt to sell me something," he promptly hung up on me. I had wasted an hour. Dell support is a joke.

The other issue is the mousepad gets stuck pretty often, either blocking text when I don't intend to--forcing me to lift my hand and do a double tap or right click to turn off the blocking.