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Review Dell Inspiron 14z (5423) Ultrabook
Jonas Adams (translated by Vinay Pradhan), 09/11/2012
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Dell offers two similarly named notebooks – the slightly outdated Dell Inspiron 14z and the newer
Inspiron 14z Ultrabook that is tested in this review. With the Inspiron 14z Ultrabook, the Texas-based
manufacturer continues its tradition of reusing model names to the point of confusion. We had similar
issues with the Dell Inspiron 15R SE.
At first glance, the new Inspiron 14z Ultrabook does not resemble an Ultrabook in part due to its
integrated DVD writer and design similar to that of recent Inspiron notebooks. A closer look reveals
why Dell labels this notebook as an ultrabook.
The Inspiron 14z Ultrabook includes a ULV CPU designed for subnotebooks and ultrabooks, an AMD
dedicated graphics card, and a fast Samsung SSD which significantly accelerates system
performance. Is this a good deal for the 900 Euro (~$1125)? Read our review to find out.
Dell Inspiron 14z-5423
:: Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz
The case of the Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook is reminiscent of the new
Dell Inspiron Z series due to its gray synthetic materials and large,
rounded edges. While the display bezel and edges are made of the
aforementioned gray synthetic material, the display lid is made from
brushed aluminum in red or silver. Red is only available for the
cheapest and most expensive configurations while silver is available for
all configurations.
:: Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 7570M - 1024
MB, Core: 500 MHz, Intel HD
Graphics 4000
Skewed hinges
The base is similarly made from gray synthetics on the sides and black synthetics on the underside.
The wrist rest and surrounding area is made from a matte brushed aluminum. The only glossy
components are the Dell and Inspiron logos and the keyboard base.
While the sturdiness of the display hinges seemed sufficient, they should have nonetheless been a bit
stronger. The hinges also limit the opening angle to a maximum of 130°. We found that the display
could be deformed slightly but was stable overall. The base unit could also be depressed noticeably in
some areas, specifically above the DVD writer, above the HDMI interface, and between the hinges.
The corners, on the other hand, were not susceptible to external pressure.
We found the workmanship to be average. The gaps were well-measured but the hinges were poorly
installed. The latter caused a gap that is larger on the right side than the left.
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Connectivity
While the new Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook has all the necessary ports, it could have afforded more.
The right side houses a USB 3.0 port, a combination headphone/microphone jack, and a card reader
capable of reading SD, MMC, and MS/Pro formats.
On the left side, flaps conceal the interfaces as was the case in the preceding Dell Inspiron 14z.
Behind these flaps, one can find a Gigabit Ethernet interface, HDMI, and another USB 3.0 port which
can power devices even when the laptop is turned off.
The front of the notebook is free of interfaces but does provide four status LEDs. The rear end of the
notebook has a slot for a SIM card. This card slot is covered by a flap that can be removed with a long,
thin object.
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:: Mainboard
Intel HM77 (Panther Point)
:: Memory
6144 MB, 2 GB + 4 GB DDR3
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Specifications
:: Display
14.0 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel,
AUO203C, glossy: yes
:: Harddisk
Samsung SSD 830 Series MZ7PC0128D/EU, 128 GB
:: Soundcard
Intel Panther Point PCH - High
Definition Audio Controller
:: Connections
2 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1
Kensington Lock, Audio
Connections: HeadphonesMicrophone-combi, Card
Reader: 3-in-1: SD, MMC, MS,
:: Networking
Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T
(10/100/1000MBit), Intel
Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (b g
n ), 4.0 Bluetooth, Dell Wireless
5560 HSPA+
:: Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GU60N
:: Size
height x width x depth (in mm):
23 x 347 x 240
:: Weight
1.8 kg Power Supply: 0.35 kg
:: Battery
44 Wh Lithium-Ion
:: Price
900 Euro
:: Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home
Premium 64 Bit
:: Additional features
Webcam: 1 MP, Keyboard:
Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 12
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