*Dell 1420 Owners Lounge*

yea i'd go for it

 

hey thanks for your insight guys, i have read that its not really worth the extra 75 for the t7500 over the t7300. do you guys recommend it or should i save that $75 and get a color notebook with another option? thanks!

 

im sorry i meant the 7300 over the 7100.

 

Just ordered!
Pink!!
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor t5250
2GB DDR2
14.1 Anti glare screen
160GB SATA HD

What else???

 

Anyone know the part # to order a 6 Cell battery for the 1420 on Dells site? I have the 9 and it sticks out too much..... I tried all the part #s I have and ther eis nothing lsited on Dells website.

If you know where on the site to buy a battery please let me know.

 

Someone listed
312-0539 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1420
in their specs in the "Post about your new Dell" thread.
I can't find it for sale anywhere on the Dell site though.
I think you'll have to call them up.

 

That number seems to only be for a new one... no way to order

 

I just ordered my first dell laptop sunday, and I went with the 1420.

Its just black, with a t5250 intel core duo, 2 gigs of ram, and a 160 gb hard drive. I also opted for the graphics card, just incase I would ever want to run games on it.

I hope that will be sufficient enough, I was torn between upgrading the processor or not.

The ship date was said to be out the 21st, but I did that online chat with a rep thing yesterday because I was leaving for school the 16th and he tacked on free overnight shipping free of charge.

 

what is ur estimated ship date??

 

get someone who owns it already to look up the part number in their service tag's list. It should consist of 2 letters and 3 numbers. The batteries are actually really cheap now like $60 after taxes and shipping for a 6-cell

 

I just ordered mine this morning. Now I have to sit back and wait nearly a month.

 

I just ordered mine. Its not supposed to ship until 8/30. The specs are as follows:

Jet Black
Intel C2D T7100, 1.8GHz
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz
14.1" Anti Glare LCD
128MB GeForce Go 8400M
160G 7200RPM SATA HDD
8X DVD+/-RW
Intel 4965 WLAN (802.11a/g/n)
Integrated HD Audio 2.0
Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam
Integrated Modem & 10/100 NIC
6-cell Li-Ion Battery
Vista Premium
Bluetooth
Total: US$1215 w/ tax and after $72 discount from AAA

 

ordered my 1420 on 8-3 and it is already in boxing stage! Didnt think it would be at that stage so quick but still says my original ship out date of 8-22. And this is my first post here after lurking for a couple weeks

Inspiron 1420, Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz 4M L2 Cache $1145.20
Premium Deep Navy Blue with Soft Touch LCD back color $0.00
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm $0.00
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900) $0.00
NVIDIA (R) GeForce TM Go 8400M GS with 128MB dedicated graphic memory 160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive $0.00
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English $0.00
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron $0.00
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive for Inspiron $0.00
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0 $0.00
Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card $0.00
No Camera $0.00
Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 15-Month Subscription $0.00
WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1420 $0.00
1 Year Limited Warranty $0.00
LoJack Theft Recovery Service - 1 Year $49.99
Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Mod $15.32
Dell Travel ExpressCard RemoteControl, IR $11.49

 

I'm hoping that mine ships very soon, I ordered mine a few days after yours Limp. I keep calling the order status number only to hear its in the build stage, and I'm a very impatient person.

 

Just checked my status again, and it says SHIPPED!!!! woot!!! man not much delay for me here must be having it without the webcam, thats only what i can think of by having it built so fast. Post your specs up Racr, i am impatient also maybe you will get lucky like me with a quick build.

 

Now im concerned...you and I have the same exact specs, except I ordered 7/28 and Jet black.

Mine has not yet shipped.

This is very gay.

 

I received a coupon from dell in the mail for 15% off of electronics and accessories, so I canceled my first order and placed a new one. The first order consisted of only the computer for $1447 which was pretty much the same as my new order except I did a one year warranty instead of a two year and changed the color from brown to what I really wanted, blue. I added an mp3 player, wireless mouse, and photoshop for only $40 dollars more than my original order, so I'm happy.

 

Thats lame man you should of got yours shipped before mine, but since yours is in boxing yesterday it should probably be shipped by tommorrow.

 

How's the glossy screen on the 1420?? Is it too glossy?? I'm really debating whether I should change my order and go with the matte screen instead.

 

I just ordered my 1420 today. Here's my specs:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Color: Midnight Blue
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Hard Drive: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Video Card: 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
OS: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
CD/DVD Drive: 24X CD writer/DVD Combo Drive
Sound Card: Integrated Sound Blaster AudigyHD Software Edition
Wi-Fi Card: Intel 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
Battery: 6-cell

I got a 16% discount because my grandpa works at boeing. Saved 200 bucks.

What do you think? I'm basically just going to be using it for writing (I'm a writer), listening to music, possibly a bit of gaming and surfing the internet.

 

This is the first glossy I have owned so I don't know what to compare it with. But yes, it is glossy and you will see reflections sometimes. But its not as bad as some people make it out to be. I have no issues with the WXGA + (1440 X 900) screen and like the higher resolution. I have watched some 720P Hi Resolution movies and the detail is excellent. You have to go with glossy if you want the hi res screen. My panel is a SEC made by samsung and it has no graininess and the text is clear. However, the vertical viewing angles could be better. My suggestion is if you go with the regular resolution go with the matte screen since most say that screen is nice. This would be the safe bet for lower resolution screens. If the higher resolution is important to you, then go with the glossy since you have no choice with WXGA + resolution. If you are going to view allot of graphics, games, movies, then the glossy may look better in the lower resolution screen. One thing that I just noticed is from certain angles I can see a very slight ripple effect where they applied the coating for the glossy screen. Under normal viewing angles I cannot see this. But if you look for it you may see it. It all comes down to personal preference and whether you want a higher resolution screen. If the lower resolution glossy is like the WXGA + screen , I would personally go with the matte just to reduce the reflection/viewing angle issues.

The other problem is that dell does not always ship the same panels with every system. Some are AUO, some SEC. I think there is one other one called CMO Chie optronics or something like that. Some panels made in China and other countries.

 

Shipping 9/1/2007! I can't wait, I call the order status number EVERY morning!!

 

Has anyone had any problems with their wi-fi connection flaking out and requiring the occassional reboot?

Any suggestions?

Its not my router because my other PC's are keeping their connection.

 

I am supposed to receive my 1420 today I will post my thoughts in high res screen and such, praying for no issues, and ill check my wifi to see about the stability.

 

So here it is Midnight blue 1420 in my hands, first experiece with vista here so still getting used to it. I have the high res glossy screen and i can see some slight grainyness but its nots not really that bad I still havent checked out any movies on it yet. I have the 9 cell battery and it does move slightly but its not a issue with me. Havent checked the headphone ports yet.

 

Does anyone have the yellow version? My PC is also yellow, so it seems like I gotta have that. Can't find any decent pictures online of what it looks like though =/

 

specs in my sig, dhl expected delivery date 8/14...

 

Mine arrives this week (2 more sleeps).

Was torn with hi res screen, but I have an 8600 with 1920 x 1200 screen and hate it. Can't read anything at that res. Though games are fun with it.

So I got the 1200 x 800 res seeing that is res I run my 15.4" screen and find font size is just right. Also with wimpy graphics card, at least I'll be running most games in the LCD native res (my thinking anyhow).

Dell 1420
T7500 w/ 2g ram
1200x800 glossy
Nvidia 8400GS
Wireless N
160G 5400rpm

 

Hey everyone-

I'm thinking about going with this laptop. I'm totally confused on the screen issue. Which screen is likely to have the best quality? Has anyone used the VGA output with the 8400 video card?

Thanks,
Chris

 

Thats really up to the users tastes. The glossy will give you brighter, richer colors and movies, pictures will look better. For some, text is better with the matte finish. You might have better viewing angles with the matte as well. If you want the WXGA + high resolution screen, then you have to get glossy.. since it does not come in matte. The glossy will show more reflections, probably not as bad as some make it out to be, but in certain lighting situations it will be more noticeable. There is pros and cons with both.. You will have to make that final decision. Some people really like glossy. Others hate it with a passion.

And yes, I noticed that VGA output on my 1420. Have not tried it yet. Most likely will use the s-video at some point

 

Went by a Dell Kiosk today and looked at the 1420... it really does look a lot better in person. I notice that the inner silver part (screen and keyboard) actually "glows", for lack of a better word. The micro-satin didn't terribly impress me, though it did feel nicer than the plasticky white lid.

 

in my sig

 

Ordered 7/30... est. shipping 8/21, shipped 8/10, received 8/13... not bad huh?!!! so far, very happy, expect for slight light leakage at the bottom, but I don't even notice it, only when the whole screen is showing black or some really dark color... no biggie imo.

 

I have the exact same order/received date! Congrats!

 

It depends on how long you want your notebook to last and what you are using it for. What you pay for is an increase in speed and larger 4MB cache size. To me that was worth $75 bucks. The 7500 is only a jump of processor speed from 2.0 to 2.2 but with the same front side bus and cache size. Not worth the extra cash.

I went with the 7300 and I am very very happy. It is very fast when loading applications, moving data and running any program. I plan on owning this laptop for a little over 2 years.

 

Got mine!

So far I really like it. Thing I really don't like is the head phone ports in front...... Really hate that. I like to listen to music in bed and its really uncomfortable with headphone plug sticking into my chest. May have to get bluetooth headphones as this really really bugs me.

Otherwise I like my specs except now willl need bluetooth card.....

1420 Black w/ cam
T7500
2G
Wireless N
Nvidia
1200 x 800 glossy screen
160G 5400 rpm
Just need to enquire about getting bluetooth card now.

 

My 1420 shipped today, exactly on schedule.

Chris

 

Does anyone who owns an Inspiron wish that he/she had purchased a Vostro instead? (Or does anyone who has owns a Vostro wish that he/she had purchased an Inspiron instead?)

I have quotes right now for both the Vostro 1400 and the Inspiron 1420 - the two divisions of Dell have negotiated prices over the phone that are very close to each other, so price is not the issue.

I think I like the look of the Vostro better, and having better support from the small business sector of Dell.

I'm not concerned about peripherals such as differences in the software provided, but only about the hardware, including both the appearance and the performance of the notebooks themselves.

(A looser battery, as mentioned in the Vostro, wouldn't bother me.)

It would be a great help to know about owners who would make the same choice for a Vostro again, and also about owners who would choose an Inspiron instead, if they had a chance to go back in time and change their notebook orders!

Thanks for your help!

 

Is it possible to get an angled power connector for the Vostro 1400 or 1420?

 

Well its official, i am returning my 1420 and getting a refund I couldnt handle the grainy screen. Good luck to you all with your 1420's

 

sorry to hear thet bro...
how bad was it?

 

well its was probably on the lower end of the grainyness scale, but it irritated my eyes and getting the 1440x900 screen which is supposed to be the best screen for the 1420 it was a dissapointment. so I guess i will still use my Inspiron B130 which doesnt irritate my eyes. But I am weighing the options of going with the 1520 with the highest res screen there but I dont want to run into the same grainyness issues well see i guess.

 

Got our 1420 today -- shipping took one day!

Chris

 

What shipment did you use? 3-5 days or something else?

 

If you don't mind posting, what color did you order and when?

 

Jet Black, ordered 8/5.

Chris

 

I ordered mine 8/8 and its still in production in the "build" phase. I hope it ships soon, but the ETA is 8/31.

 

Just received a 1420 and the display is so grainy and glossy, way to glossy, that it is being returned for a refund. Next question: What should I look at in the other brands? I do not trust Dell to supply a quality screen after seeing this one!

 

I've got mine and I can't tell if screen is grainy? I think it looks amazing.

I've got the 1200 x 800 glossy, as I think hi res on small screens is too tough on the eyes (I've got a 8600 w/ 1920 x 1200 and that was crap).

Had this for a few days now, think its a really good machine. Bit heavy though and don't like headphone ports at front of laptop. Also don't like power port on side, should be rear and no DVI which is crazy.

Keyboard is great. Touch pad is really good too. Overall I'm very pleased.

Insipron 1420 - Black w/ cam
1200x800 glossy
T7500
2G
160G 5400rpm
Wireless N
No Bluetooth - but want it now

 

I just ordered a HP DV6500. I too returned a 1420 for bad AUO display. The HP's have some great deals now.. There is a 20% off coupon that I believe ends today NB2749 . I ended up with 2gig memory, 8400m, fingerprint reader web cam, blue tooth optical drive etc.. Basically it has everything the dell had but also includes HDMI output. I added two year warranty for a total of $1080 dollars. The 2500 HP is the 14 inch version which also has HDMI (If you add the 8400m gs) and looks about the same as the 6500 just smaller.

This youtube video is good to compare Dell and HP styling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQB0-9g5H_c&mode=related

I was going to buy the HP a month back but went with dell since the HP was pretty expensive at that time.. Now it looks like I will get the DV6500t and feel pretty good.. One comforting thought is I have not seen one "I got a grainy screen thread" on the HP forums