*Dell 1420 Owners Lounge*

Processor:Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
OS:Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Color: Jet Black
Display:High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
Video Card:128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
Memory:2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Hard Drive:Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Optical Drive:CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Wireless:Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
Battery:85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
Sound:Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition

Total:$1195 (US)
order date:Sept 25
ship date:Sept 28
arived: Oct 1 (normal ship 3-5 shipping)

 

and not shipped!!!!




how did you get yours so fast

 

Hey guys! This is my first post, this is such a great helpful website I've been on here for hours. Anyway order my dell a little over a week ago, and the suspense of waiting is killing me lol! I check on the phone/website dozens of times daily, its a little sad how obsessed I am!

I'll cut to the chase and give you my specs:
- Alpine White - No camera
- Intel Core Duo T5250 (1.5GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
- Windows Vista Home Premium w Aero
- 160 GB Hard drive
- Widescreen WXGA Display with TrueLife
- 8x DVD+-/RW
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 dedicated memory
- Wireless Mini Card
- Bluetooth Module
- 9 Cell Battery

and

19 inch LCD monitor

I've been reading that most people have a better processor, now I'm worried that I should have upgraded mine. I like to multitask with IE and Word and MSN. Will this be ok?

Aww I can't wait! Should be here on Monday or Tuesday, as there was a delay in parts or something.

Ordered: 25/9
EDD: 9/10

 

to whom can i call to check my status
and it is better then the internet??

 

It should be fine for that ms_blueberry

 

If you have a tracking number you can call Purolator. Otherwise the Internet updates are pretty good.

 

Processor:Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/667Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
OS:Genuine Windows Vista® Home premium
Color: Jet Black
Display:,Glossy, high contrast widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
Video Card:Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Inspiron 1420
Memory:2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Hard Drive:Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Optical Drive:CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Wireless:Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card
Battery:56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1420
Sound:Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition

Total:$1068 (US)
order date:Sept 24
ship date:Oct 6
arived: Oct 8 over night shipping

 

I recieved my laptop today....and I wanted to start be checking the system to make sure it was configured correctly

everything looks good (plus i got the SEC anti glare screen) except the hard drive.

I ordered a 120 gb 7200 rpm drive. But my capacity is listed at 99 gb with like 83.3 gb free space. Is this normal? I have heard that laptops come with lots of stuff installed (bloatware). And what about Vista? Does vista explain why I am listed at 99 gb capacity (instead of 120 gb), OR is vista contibuting to the hard drive from the 99 gb (I have 83.3 gb of 99.2 gb free)?

Lastly, how can I confirm that I have a 7200 rpm hard drive? My hard disk model is ST9120823AS if that helps.


BTW, I am not sure if I am imagining this, but the touch buttons seem a bit off. Have there been any reported problems with Dell mouse buttons? Sometimes, my left mouse button seems to stay depressed when I click it.


thanks in advance to anyone who can help

 

I openned mine yesterday. Just one regret - the jet black is like a fingerprint magnet. My volume up media key is a little bad, and the backspace is squeezy, but guess can live with it. so far, no other issue.

FAR: I got a 120 gigs too. I have the 99.9 on C and about 9 in the recovery. The capacity they advertise on HDDs is actually in Gb and not GB. So divide 120 by 1.024 thrice to get your figure in GB

 

ok thanks mask

still looking for:
- how to check rpm of hard drive?
- how much room does vista take?
- anyone else have problems with the mouse buttons?

 

I finally got my 1420 today, and I love everything about it! I admit I was a tad hesitant about reading so many negative stuff here about Dells, but man....I am glad I did not cancel.

Here are some pics, sorry about the lousy angles:




Also...whats that little black thing in the slot in the left hand side at the front of the laptop?



Also, I checked and I have an LG screen, I dont notice any grain, but there is slight light leakage at the bottom, but its only noticeable when it starts up and you see the Windows loading screen. After that its not noticeable at all.


One thing that I really enjoy is how the left palmrest does not get as hot as the previous laptops I had bought and returned before buying this one (Toshiba Satellite, Sona Vaio CR, HP Pavilion).

 

the black slot is your card reader slot

 

do anyone have a 'backspace' that squeaks? mine does

 

Thanks, I get what it is now.

 

does anyone know how to adjust the contrast on the display? I can only find the brightness key on the keyboard.

 

I think if you right-click the Desktop, you may get a context menu where you can choose Nvidia Properties. That should find you a tab with brightness and gamma on it. I don't remember if it had contrast too (sent my 1520 back because of the yellowish screen).

 

Thanks, I found it.

 

I tried to place an order today for a 1420, there is no longer a choice of screens. The only offering is the high resolution (1400x900). When did the screen option end? Does any one think this is a temporary situation? I really wanted the matte screen.

 

wow, thats bad, given the various issues with the 1400X900 screen. calll them up, maybe they can give you the screen you want!

 

I tried Dell chat and the rep told me that the high resoltion screen was all that was being offered and had no info regarding dell going back to offering a choice of screens

 

Mine just entered stage 2 of production. Check out my specs in my signature.

Good price?

 

I've found some secret key combos on the 1520 and I've been wondering if they'll work on the 1420. Could someone test them out?

Thread here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=176331

 

Yes they do.

 

hi
i just got my new 1420 and i love it.

my question is about my battery,
some1 told me its better for the health of the battery
to disconnect the battery while im using the ac power.
i understood the hit discharge the battery.
plz advice what to do.

i left my computer on (not intentioaly) in the backpack and when i found it was so hot and on
so my questions are dont he a shut down mechanisim
and should i be afraid that anything happen because of hte hit
and maybe there are tests to check it

10x

 

Hey I have been having problems recently with my left mouse button getting stuck. I got my laptop in August and I hadn't noticed anything until now.

Anyone else having these problems or know any info about it?

 

My goodness, the Australian pricing is through the roof. I just ordered a similar system with a 320gb drive, Vista HP, 1gb ram (self upgrade to 4gb = $150 at most), 2nd day shipping and it came out to $974 before tax.

 

I had a contact in hongkong and he will order mine at oct. 22. my specs at my sig. can't wait to have it!

 

ordering successful... now, i need to wait 2-3 weeks... i hope it will arrive soon...

 

you can order the other screens you just have to find the dell site that has the 1420 order but the deals at $749 with WVGA+ with 2gb ram and 160gb screen is cheap, you get WVGA screen and 80Gb and 1gb ram for the same price if you dont want that $749 deal

I just got a refurnish 1420 for $618 you have to check each laptop info
TL screen rather have + screen, T5750 CPU,2GB ram,120Gb HDD,8x DVD Burner, Camera, 9 cell battery. going to install 160gb hdd and dual boot xp and vista if I find drivers fir direct media for XP to run on 1420 from maybe 1520

 

FAR
there is are C and D drive on the Hard drive, drive D is restore drive

 

I just got my 1420 yesterday, McAfee was on it and the whole machine stalled every time i turned it on until I went to Safe mode, took it out and it worked fine. BUT then the next problem arises which I suspect is the Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.1 thats causing the wole machine to stall with no way to move anything (requiring restart)

I tried to check my warranty using the Serial and it says there is NO WARRANTY(which is needed to get support) . I bought 2 years of it.
So now I've sent an email under Wrong Order. hope they get back to me soon so i can have my warranty, then get my support.

Anyone having same problems?

 

i hope my first laptop will work fine...

 

It sounds like you got the computer pretty recently, so it would probably be relatively painless to do a reformat. It was actually much easier than I expected, just install windows and then all the drivers from the Dell cd. Mine seems about twice as fast since.

 

hey all, i'm looking to get one of the 1420s soon, but have a few questions.

* how's the fan noise? low? does it come on frequently?
* how many hours are you getting with the 9cell battery and moderate use?

thanks!

 

Just ordered mine today. Its a refurb so I will keep the fingers crossed. Mine is Yellow​

Here are the specs.

1. UX303 14.1 inch WXGA TrueLife Notebook Screen
2. JN385 160 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
3. XD717 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
4. HU252 3945 802.11a/g Wireless Mini Card
5. YD622 65W Adapter
6. WR115 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
7. FT093 9 Cell Primary Battery
8. K2972 AOL ISP Software
9. K2967 AOL Software Documentation
10. PN548 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Reader
11. MM281 Dell Support Software 1.0
12. DK903 Earbuds For A/V Communications Pack
13. NP562 Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
14. PH652 ISP Search Assist
15. XM544 Image Restore Software
16. JX285 Inspiron 1420 Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 (1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
17. DR378 Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
18. NR961 Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
19. WM586 Keyboard On Notebook
20. JW083 MEDIADIRECT 3.3 Software
21. PN175 Microsoft Works 8.5
22. WR336 Operating System DVD
23. DR464 Operating System Label
24. PN732 Processor Label
25. UN078 Reference Guide
26. TT086 Resource DVD
27. XM387 Roxio Creator LE
28. FK244 Service Software
29. PY973 Service Software
30. 8U724 Shipping Material
31. UW290 Shipping Material
32. JP927 Software CD
33. UW219 Sunshine Yellow
34. NX186 Support Software

 

I received a 1420 today as well. Record turn around time too, ordered Friday the 26th, shipped Monday the 29th second day, arrived today the 30th.

Pleased overall with it. Screen is excellent, same cheap Ricoh card reader though (unuseable with ReadyBoost due to audio interruptions).

 

anyone?

also, how many of you buy refurbs from the dell outlet? anyone have good luck with that, or should i be concerned about buying a certified refurb?

 

hm can anyone help...

 

Callisto9 I should get mine by the end of this week or early next week so I will let you know. I am a little aprehensive myself about the refurb.

 

thanks. i'm still trying to decide between keeping my HP dv6338 special edition white and selling it and getting a dell.

 

finally! the long wait is over! i received today my first laptop! a midnight blue dell inspiron 1420! i love it!

 

hi guys, i just wanna ask. is it true that i can shut down my 1420 by just pressing the On/Off button if i changed it on the systems settings?

 

Yes. Change it in the power options screen.

 

what happened to the love for the 1420? :laugh:

i just got my ruby red 1420 yesterday. it only took 7 days to get my laptop. i'm impressed! DHL shipping was great (and early), too!

so far, i'm really impressed. i had a dell before (xps m140) so i kinda knew what to expected. i really like this machine and the little things like the webcam software and wi-fi catcher are nice additions.

just wanted to stop in and say how much i like my 1420 so far!

 

hello to all,
i need your help. my 1420, have 3 partitions.
the 3rd partition which is the "recovery" partition which is 10Gb.

my questions:
1) is this recovery partition useful??
2) if it is "useful", just a brief eg how do i use this recovery partition?
3) if it is "useless", can u pls show me how can i remove it??
once remove the 10Gb will go where?? how do i allocate the 10Gb to C drive??

really appreciate your help...
thank you

 

the recovery partition, i believe, is what you use to restore your dell back to factory conditions (ie: just like it was the day you bought it). people use this sometimes when they sell their computer and want to wipe it clean for the next person (though i'm told you can still recover data).

i accidentally deleted mine when i was performing a clean install of windows XP on my last dell. it wasn't the biggest deal in the world since i had the windows XP restore disks, but without the partition, i had to go back in and re-install the drivers for things like the wireless card, etc.

if you don't need that 10GB right now, i'd recommend keeping the partition. if you DO need the 10GB, you can delete it (though i am not sure how), but make sure you have windows restore discs. hope this helps!

 

to the top...

 

My "new" 1420 is on order. Open box from Dell Financial Services in Canada ( www.dfsdirect.ca)

T7100
2Gb RAM
120 Gb hard drive
Geforce 8400m GS
WXGA
9-cell
Vista Home Premium
Bluetooth
Warranty to Aug 08.
$688 (Can).

 

Nice deal Van_Isle... mine was about the same price for similar specs...

 

I have Windows XP installed on my 1420.. and using the XP touchpad drivers.. I noticed that the "Turn off touchpad when mouse is present" function does NOT work.. is there any fix for this? Extremely annoying.