Dell has done more than anyone to keep the midsize laptop in play, churning out inexpensive, reasonably configurable systems, such as the Inspiron 1440. For less than $700, we got a perfectly fine 14-inch dual-core, wide-screen laptop, with plenty of configuration options if we wanted to add or subtract features.
The LED display measures 14.0 inches and features an extrawide 16:9 aspect ratio that matches up with HD video. With 1,366×769 native resolution, it’s great for 720p HD content, although the glossy screen coating can attract distracting glare from other light sources. A 1,600×900 display is available as a $75 option if you want a higher screen resolution (keep in mind, this will make text and icons smaller at their default size).
Dell Inspiron 14 (Intel Core 2 Duo T6600)
Notebook type Budget
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P7450
Installed Size 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz
Hard Drive 250 GB – 5400 rpm SATA
CD/DVD Burner CD / DVD read speed 8X
Display Type 14.0, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Audio Output Features High Definition Audio 2.0
Battery Lithium Ion 48 Wh
OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English