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Dell Vostro 1014
$430.00
Released December, 2009
The Pros:Very light, easy to carry around. Battery lasts a long time between charges. Durable outer surface, can take a few bumps without breaking.
The Cons:Speaker sound quality is very poor, tinny and distorted, low volume. Can't handle graphics for video games very well.
The Dell Vostro 1014 is one of three entry-level notebooks (Vostro 1014, 1015, and 1088) released in late 2009 for business professionals. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo or Celeron processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and a SATA HDD up to 320GB.
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The only differences between all three are that the 1088 hosts an ATI graphics card, whereas the 1015 utilizes a larger display. As an upgrade from weaker predecessor models, the 1014 and its peers offer an improved battery life, enhanced energy consumption with an Energy Star 5.0 certification, and a bevy of color options: black, blue, or deep cherry red. Additional features include a card reader for media flexibility; a cam/mic combo set for online communications; and Gigabit LAN + 802.11b/g WiFi. Note also the FireWire port.
Features
- ENERGY STAR 5.0
- Entry-Level Notebook
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- DDR2 RAM (2 slots)
- SATA HDD
- Widescreen Display (14”)
- Integrated Graphics
- Wired/Wireless Connectivity
- Media Flexibility (5-in-1)
- FireWire/VGA/USB
Specifications
- OS: Genuine Windows Vista or 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile or Celeron
- Memory: Two Slots; Up to 4GB DDR2
- Chipset: Intel 45 Express Chipset
- Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD
- Display: 14” Wide (1366x768)
- HDD: Up to 320GB; 5400rpm
- Optical: 8x DVD
- Communications: Cam/Mic
- Battery: 4-Cell or 6-Cell
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n; Gigabit Ethernet; Integrated Modem
- Bluetooth: Optional
- Card Reader: 5-in-1
- Express: 34mm ExpressCard
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very light, easy to carry around
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battery lasts a long time between charges
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durable outer surface, can take a few bumps without breaking
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multitasks productivity software seamlessly, no lag
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solid wi-fi support, connects consistently and doesn't drop
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speaker sound quality is very poor, tinny and distorted, low volume
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can't handle graphics for video games very well
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