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While the processor and RAM/hard-drive configurations aim to impress, there are no dedicated graphics options on the Inspiron 14z. Gamers will have to look elsewhere, or settle for the better-than-you-think integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics included, which are capable of casual and even light mainstream gaming with settings turned down.
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| Dell Inspiron 14z | Average watts per hour |
| Off (60%) | 0.39 |
| Sleep (10%) | 0.95 |
| Idle (25%) | 7.51 |
| Load (05%) | 39.79 |
| Raw kWh number | 36.76 |
| Annual power consumption cost | $4.17 |
We were impressed with the battery life on this thinner Inspiron; the included six-cell battery lasted 5 hours and 35 minutes in our video playback test. That outperformed the larger Inspiron 15R, and bested the equally thin but higher-powered Dell XPS 15z. It's also more than enough battery life to last a solid workday, provided you keep an eye on power settings. Seven hours would have been even nicer, but we really can't complain much.
Dell includes a standard one-year mail-in service warranty with the Inspiron 14z. Extra warranty years and service levels can be added on Dell's Web site: three years of basic service cost an extra $169, and the three-year "best service" package, which adds premium phone support, accidental damage protection, and LoJack antitheft, costs $373. Dell's Web site offers 24-7 toll-free phone service and Web support, including documentation and software drivers that are easy to find.
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System configurations:
Dell Inspiron 14z
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M; 8GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 64MB (Dedicated) Intel HD 3000; 750GB Western Digital 7,200rpm
Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990x
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 64MB (Dedicated) Intel GMA HD; 500GB Seagate 7,200rpm
Gateway ID47H02u
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 64MB (Dedicated) Intel GMA HD; 500GB Western Digital 5,400rpm
Lenovo Essential B470
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 1GB Nvidia GeForce 410M; 500GB Seagate 5,400rpm
HP Envy 14
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M; 6GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 1GB (Dedicated) Intel HD 3000; 750GB Western Digital 7,200rpm
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