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Dell Inspiron 14z Review (N411Z 2011 Update)

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The new and updated 2011 version Dell Inspiron 14z, model number N411z, is right in the sweet spot of features for a student laptop.  The Inspiron 14z has the latest 2nd generation Intel Core i3 and i5 processor technology (Intel’s Sandy Bridge technology), a thin and sleek new design similar to the earlier released XPS 15z and has new technology such as a USB 3.0 port and Intel WiDi.  Best of all though?  This is an Inspiron and still has a price that will fit a students budget as it starts at $599.99 before any deals or coupons are applied. Here are the tech specs on the Inspiron N411Z under review: Screen: 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED display, glossy finish Processor: Intel Core i3-2330m 2.2GHz (2nd generation Intel Core i3) Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM Storage: 500GB 5400RPM HD Graphics: Intel HD 3000 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Ports: Media card reader, HDMI, Ethernet 10/100 LAN (RJ45), Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0 (2), USB 2.0 with Powershare (1), headphone / microphone com

Dell Inspiron 14z (Inspiron N411Z) Laptop Released

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Dell today released the Inspiron 14z laptop.  The Inspiron 14z, also sold in retail stores as the Inspiron N411z, is a 14” screen laptop that’s thin, light, durable and perfectly suited as a student laptop.  The Inspiron 14z is under 1-inch thin and is constructed of aluminum so it’s highly durable, the one down side to the aluminum build is that it’s a bit on the heavy side for a 14” laptop at 5.0lbs. Update: See our full review of the Dell Inspiron 14z 2011 model (N411z) The new Inspiron 14z comes with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processor family technology, meaning it has the 2nd generation Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors available for configuration.  The base model Inspiron 14z that starts at $599.99 on Dell.com comes with the Intel Core i3-2330m 2.30GHz processor. Inspiron 14Z / N411Z specs: Here’s a run down of the base specs for the $599.99 Inspiron N411z: Display: 14.0 inch 1366 x 768 Intel Core i3-2330m 2.30GHz processor Memory: 4GB RAM (max 8GB) Sto