Inspiron N4110 Driver

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Device type:
Laptops
Manufacturer:
Dell
Model name:
Inspiron 14R (N4110)
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Budget performance. Dell's affordable Inspiron family has always been popular with everyday users, but does this 2011 14-inch Inspiron have the bang for the buck needed to continue the lineup's appeal?

Across Dell’s extensive series of XPS, Latitude, Vostro, Studio and Inspiron products, the Inspiron family is probably the most well-known and familiar out of the bunch due to the affordability of the lineup. Now in its third year, the Inspiron notebooks have taken on distinctive fresh looks, features and hardware for the 2011 refresh. In this review, we take a close look at the 2011 Inspiron 14r – the little brother to the Inspiron 15r and, essentially, the less expensive counterpart to the Inspiron 14z.

The model on hand has been configured for a retail price of around $560 with a Sandy Bridge Core i3, integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics, 6GB RAM and a 500GB HDD. Users needing more CPU power can opt for a Core i5-2450M for an additional $40 or even go one step higher with a Blu-ray drive and discrete Radeon HD 6470M graphics for another $200 on the final sticker price.

For the typical consumer on a budget, the Inspiron 14r appeals on many levels from its price to configurability. We find out here just how much its inexpensive value is reflected upon both its workmanship and system performance.

The build and design of the Inspiron 14r is similar to the reviewed Inspiron 15r and, to a lesser extent, the Inspiron 14z, the latter of which has an aluminum chassis. In our review of the 15r, we pointed out thegood design, pronounced and rounded edges and a relatively stable chassis with rigid hinges despite the plastic makeup. The smooth surfaces both inside and out will attract fingerprints like there’s no tomorrow and can collect scratches a bit too easily, but that is to be expected from notebooks with ultra-glossy cases.

In an uncommon design choice, the 14r has its entire display portion shifted towards the front of the base unit, which leaves a slight protrusion on the rear of about half an inch (1.27cm). Here, users can find a release switch for the outer lid. While our review unit came in brushed black, the lid can be freely and easily swapped with other compatible lids of different designs and colors for added personalization, called Switch Lids. It’s a rare but welcomed feature that reminds us of customizable battery covers for smartphones.

Beyond the customization options, the case unfortunately feels a tad on the soft side at certain spots. As with the Inspiron 15z, the base unit and screen can be twisted with a bit of force and the palm rest areas can be slightly depressed when pushed. Since the top lid is user-removable, it is especially easy to depress with a finger towards the very center. Still, the corners and edges are comparatively more tough and resistant to bumps. Additionally, because of the protruding rear, accidentally knocking the backside of the notebook onto another object won’t directly harm the screen or hinges, a positive consequence of the design.

Regardless of the drawbacks, the solid weight (4.94 pounds) gives the Inspiron 14r a dense feel, although opening the lid will still require the user to hold down on the base first. The Dell notebook doesn’t feel cheap, nor does it feel high-end, but users will have to put down hundreds more for that latter kind of workmanship and chassis material.

For a budget- and consumer-oriented notebook, the Inspiron 14r offers all if not most of the physical connectivity options that the everyday user would need. These include USB 2.0 ports, USB 3.0 ports, multi-card reader, RJ-45 10/100 (not gigabit compatible), eSATA and both VGA-out and HDMI 1.4. Those who want a dedicated docking port, ExpressCard slot, SmartCard reader or a modular bay will have to look into Dell’s business-centric offerings such as the Lattitude E6320.

In any case, the positioning of the ports has been well thought out. Dell made use of only three sides of the notebook for physical ports, yet they have both impressively and intuitively situated each port for easy reachability. For example, there is at least one USB port on each of the three sides to avoid spacing issues, while the VGA-out and AC adapters both attach closer to the corners where their relatively thick cables can sit towards the back. Similarly, the card reader and optical drive both lie closer to the front edge to satisfy both left- and right-handed users since these two slots have no vexing cables extending outwards. If there was ever a convention on port placement for manufacturers to follow, we’d put the Inspiron 14r near the top of the list.

Communication

For wireless connectivity, our review unit comes equipped with Bluetooth 3.0, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) and wireless-n provided by a 3x3 Centrino Wireless-N 1030 adapter. Perhaps unexpectedly, WWAN in the form of WiMax is also available as a mobile broadband option. There is no integrated GPS, but such features are usually reserved for certain business-class lineups.

Accessories

As with practically all Dell notebooks, the manufacturer directly offers a plethora of first-party and third-party accessories to go along with a purchase. For example, users can opt-in for cases, wireless mice, USB docking stations, transfer cables, wireless routers and external speakers straight from Dell’s online store. But, since the Inspiron 14r lacks a modular bay and a dedicated docking port, there is a little less variety to choose from.

Of particular note here is that Dell does offer a larger capacity Li-ion battery if needed. While our test model is outfitted with a 6-cell 48Whr module, users can purchase a 9-cell 90Whr battery for even longer runtimes. Keep in mind, however, that the 9-cell battery is physically larger and heavier (by 170 grams) and will protrude from the rear when attached to the Inspiron 14r.

Software

There is a fair amount of bloatware in addition to the standard built-in Dell software in the 14r. Pre-installed software include Dell DataSafe for online backup and system restore, Dell Stage for multimedia playback of videos and music, and Dell Support Center for system diagnostics, software updates and general troubleshooting.

Although the above Dell programs can prove useful depending on the needs of the user, there are a couple of programs that are more often than not considered bloatware. Roxio, Nero 10, Blio and McAfee can all be found running in the background for better or worse. Fortunately, these programs can be easily removed with Windows Uninstaller if desired.

Warranty

Re: Limited Wifi Windows 10 _ Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card For those struggling to find the 'Antennae Diversity' option, you need to uninstall the Microsoft driver that is installed by default and re-install the Dell one from the website. This package provides the Dell Wireless WLAN 1397/1510 Half Mini Card Driver and is supported on Latitude and Precision models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Vista. Dell wireless 1397 wlan mini-card driver.

Dell typically offers comprehensive options for warranties on their consumer products and the Inspiron 14r is no exception. Three levels of warranty are available to the end-user: Basic, Enhanced, and Premium. The Basic service plan includes 24/7 phone-based technical support, remote diagnosis and in-home repair services. Enhanced support adds additional protection against accidents and damages from spills, drops, collisions and electrical surges. Premium support adds speedier and more advanced live assistance through the phone. Every user will automatically receive 1 year of Basic support upon purchase, although each level can be extended for up to 3 years for additional costs.

Keyboard

The non-backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard (31cm x 11cm) on the 14r performs well and is almost identical in appearance to the keyboard found in our review of the Inspiron 14z. The flat matte keys are islanded on a glossy surface where fingerprints and dust can standout quite easily and may be difficult to clean, similar to what we found on the 14z. Fortunately, each key is evenly spaced and none are too small, including the arrow keys. They provide an adequate amount of depth and tactile feedback when pressed, although we found that the space bar can be quite loud. Our largest complaint, however, is that pressing firmly on a key will slightly but visibly depress the area around it, but thankfully this doesn’t have any negative impact on keyboard usability and ergonomics.

For extra functionality, three additional backlit buttons are placed on the top right for direct access to Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center and switching off the monitor, respectively. The Windows Mobility Center can be quite useful as it opens up display brightness, volume settings, battery status, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth settings and a touchpad toggle all in one small window. Still, we would have liked to see dedicated volume buttons directly above the keyboard for one-touch operation.

Interestingly, a Function key-enabled numpad is not provided on the 14r. Although not a big issue, it is indeed a bit odd to see such a common feature omitted on a notebook. Nonetheless, the overall keyboard is easy to become accustomed to and leaves a great impression.

Touchpad

At 8.0cm x 4.5cm large, the smooth, slightly textured touchpad is on the small side, something that many sub 14-inch budget notebooks suffer from. The size problem is further compounded if using multi-touch features such as pinch-zooming and rotation, which don’t always respond. Judging from its appearance and surrounding area, we believe that the touchpad could have been larger by making use of the free space both below the keyboard and near the front edge.

The left- and right-click keys adjacent to the touchpad are solid with very satisfying feedback. They can, however, be somewhat louder than many other notebooks of the same size, such as the Sony 2012 Vaio E. Despite the shortcomings, the touchpad is generally responsive with minimal input misreads, although multi-touch gestures can be a mixed bag.

The 14r offers a 14.0-inch glossy LED-backlit display at a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels with no additional options. This particular 720p resolution is commonplace for budget to midrange notebooks of similar size. It’s still worth noting, however, that certain premium and more expensive systems can include 1440x800 or even 1900x600 resolution screens. But, for general browsing and movie playback, the display here is all-around satisfactory if not ordinary.

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With the Gossen Mavo-Monitor, the display showed a maximum intensity of 213 nits on the center quadrant of the screen. Even when unplugged from an outlet, the 14r can maintain its maximum screen brightness assuming that the Power Profile is at Performance. The overall average brightness of the display is just a hair above 200 nits with good uniformity, which definitely comes in handy for outdoor usability.

Driver manufacturersVersionDriver typeDescriptionDownload
DriverHub
  • 64bitWindows 8
2012-09-27
  • Network adapters
Intel(R) 6150 module WiFi DriverThis package provides the driver for Intel(R) 6..This package provides the driver for Intel(R) 6150 module WiFi and is supported on XPS Notebook L702X/L502X that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8 (64-bit).'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 8
2012-08-15
  • Display adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
AMD Radeon HD 7450/7650 Graphics DriverThis package provides the AMD Radeon HD..This package provides the AMD Radeon HD 7450/7650 Graphics Driver and is supported on Inspiron M4110/N4110/N4120 and Vostro Notebook 3450 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 8
2012-07-31
  • Display adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Intel HD 2000/3000 Graphics DriverThis package provides the Intel HD 2000/3000..This package provides the Intel HD 2000/3000 Graphics Driver and is supported on Inspiron N4110/N7110/N411Z, Vostro Notebook 3450/3750 and XPS Notebook L502X/L511z/L702X that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 8
2012-07-05
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Realtek RTS5128 Card Reader DriverThis package provides Realtek RTS5128 Card Re..This package provides Realtek RTS5128 Card Reader Driver and is supported on Vostro Notebook 3450/3750 and Inspiron N4120/N4110/M4110/N7110/N411Z that are running on the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 8
2012-06-19
  • Sound, video and game controllers
  • System devices
Realtek HD Audio ALC269 DriverThis package provides the Realtek HD Audio ALC269..This package provides the Realtek HD Audio ALC269 Driver and is supported on XPS L502X/L511Z/L702X, Vostro 3450/3750 and Inspiron N4120/N4110/N7110/M411R/N3110/N4120 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 7
  • 64bitWindows 8
2012-06-03
  • Network adapters
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030/Advanced-N 6230 DriverThis package provides Inte..This package provides Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030/Advanced-N 6230 Driver and is supported on XPS Notebook L511z/L702X/L321X/L502X, Inspiron N4110/N4120/N411z/N7110 and Vostro 3450/3750 that are running on following Windows Operating system: Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows 8 (64-bit).'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 8
2012-01-11
  • IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
  • SDHost
  • System devices
and 1 more
  • IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
  • SDHost
  • System devices
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Intel HM67 Chipset DriverThis package provides the Intel HM67 Chipset Driver an..This package provides the Intel HM67 Chipset Driver and is supported on the Vostro Notebook 3750/3450, Inspiron N7110/N4120/N411Z/N4110 and XPS Notebook L702X/L502X/L511Z that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-10-27
  • Network adapters
Dell-Driver
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-10-11
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothAuxiliary
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Dell-Application
  • 32bit64bitWindows 8
  • 64bitWindows 10
2011-09-22
  • System devices
Intel Management Engine Interface DriverThis package provides the Intel Managem..This package provides the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver and is supported on Inspiron Notebook N4120/N4110, Vostro Notebook 3450 and XPS Notebook L502X/L511Z/L702X that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-09-13
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Dell-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-08-23
  • Network adapters
Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller DriverThis package provides the Re..This package provides the Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver and is supported on Vostro Notebok 3750/3450, Inspiron N4110/M4110/N4120 and XPS Notebook L502X that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-07-19
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothAuxiliary
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Intel-Application
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-07-19
  • Display adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
  • System devices
Dell-DriverIntel-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-07-09
  • Network Service
  • Network adapters
Dell-Driver
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-06-21
  • Network adapters
Intel-Driver
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-05-31
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Dell-DriverRealtek-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-05-18
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Network adapters
Dell Wireless 1702 802.11 Bluetooth 3.0+HS DriverThis package provides the Dell..This package provides the Dell Wireless 1702 802.11 Bluetooth 3.0+HS Driver and is supported on Inspirion M4110/ N411Z/ N7110/ N4120 and Vostro 340/3450/3750 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-05-11
  • Display adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
AMD-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-04-22
  • Mice and other pointing devices
Dell-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-04-21
  • Network adapters
Dell Wireless 1502 802.11 b/g/n DriverThis package provides the Dell Wireless 1..This package provides the Dell Wireless 1502 802.11 b/g/n Driver and is supported on Inspiron M4110/N411Z/4120/N7110 and Vostro Notebook 1015/1014/340 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-04-12
  • Monitors
Dell S2230MX Monitor DriverThis package provides the Dell S2230MX Monitor Drive..This package provides the Dell S2230MX Monitor Driver and is supported on XPS Dekstop 8500 and Vostro Notebook V131 that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: Vista and Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-04-12
  • Monitors
Dell-DriverDell-Application
  • 64bitWindows 7
2011-03-26
  • Display adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
  • System devices
Intel-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-02-18
  • Sound, video and game controllers
  • System devices
Realtek ALC272/ALC269 HD/ALC269Q-GR Audio DriverThis package provides the Realt..This package provides the Realtek ALC272/ALC269 HD/ALC269Q-GR Audio Driver and is supported on the Inspiron Notebook, XPS Notebook and Vostro Notebook models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista and Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-02-10
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Renesas-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-01-12
  • IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
  • SCSI and RAID controllers
Intel-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2011-01-09
  • BTW
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
and 3 more
  • BTW
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
  • Human Interface Devices (HID)
  • Network adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS DriverThis package provides t..This package provides the Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS Driver and is supported on Inspiron M4110/N411Z/N4120/N7110 and Vostro Notebook 3450/3750 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-12-16
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
  • Human Interface Devices (HID)
and 5 more
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
  • Human Interface Devices (HID)
  • Modem
  • Network adapters
  • Sound, video and game controllers
  • System devices
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Dell-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-12-01
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Realtek-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-11-30
  • Network adapters
Realtek-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-11-23
  • Network adapters
Dell Wireless 1503 WLAN Half-Mini Card DriverThis package provides the Dell Wir..This package provides the Dell Wireless 1503 WLAN Half-Mini Card Driver and is supported on Inspiron N4110/M4110/N4120/N7110 and Vostro Notebook 3455 that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 7
2010-10-25
  • Network adapters
  • WiMAX
Intel-DriverDell-Driver
  • 64bitWindows 7
2010-10-22
  • Modem
Conexant D400 USB 56K Modem DriverThis package provides the Conexant D400 USB 5..This package provides the Conexant D400 USB 56K Modem Driver and is supported on Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude and Vostro models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.'>more
  • 64bitWindows 7
2010-10-22
  • Modem
Dell-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-10-19
  • System devices
Intel Management Engine Interface DriverThis package provides the Intel Managem..This package provides the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver and is supported on the Inspiron Notebook, Vostro Notebook and XPS Notebook models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, VISTA and Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-10-19
  • System devices
Intel-DriverDell-Driver
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-10-10
  • BTW
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
and 2 more
  • BTW
  • Bluetooth devices
  • BluetoothVirtual
  • Human Interface Devices (HID)
  • Sound, video and game controllers
Dell-Driver
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
2010-10-04
  • IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
  • System devices
  • Universal Serial Bus controllers
Intel HM67 Chipset DriverThis package provides the Intel HM67 Chipset Driver an..This package provides the Intel HM67 Chipset Driver and is supported on the Inspiron, Vostro Notebook and XPS Notebook models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, VISTA and Windows 7.'>more
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Application
  • 64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Utility
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other TSST-FirmwareDell-Firmware
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other PLDS-Firmware
  • 64bitWindows XP
  • 64bitWindows Vista
  • 64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Diagnostics Utility
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Utility
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Application
  • 64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-BIOS
  • 64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-BIOS
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other SEAGATE-Firmware
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other SEAGATE-Firmware
  • 32bit64bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows Vista
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Dell-Application
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n/a Other Intel-Application
  • 32bitWindows XP
  • 32bit64bitWindows 7
n/a Other Intel-Application
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Distribution of brightness
Gossen Mavo-Monitor
Maximum: 213 cd/m² Average: 202.9 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 213 cd/m²
Contrast: 132:1 (Black: 1.61 cd/m²)

With the XRite i1, we were able to pit the reproducible color space of the 14r against the sRGB standard and other notebooks of its size class. At only 56 percent of sRGB, the color performance of the Dell display is essentially in line with other budget notebooks (as seen in the comparisons below), or in other words, passable. The screen should still be satisfactory for its target audience as only professional graphic artists and users who are accustomed to high quality IPS displays would find the screen performance subpar for their needs.

Outdoor visibility is tolerable, assuming that glare can be avoided. There is no matte screen option, which we believe could have yielded better outdoor usability results. Regardless, we found ourselves needing to set the brightness at its maximum when outside in order to reduce squinting of the eyes, especially when under sunlight. Keep in mind that maximum brightness is reduced by a significant amount if under the Energy Saver profile, so we suggest staying in the Performance or Balanced profile for the highest possible brightness settings. As a result, get ready to sacrifice some battery life if outdoor use is routine.

Viewing angle stability is typical of mainstream notebooks. The panel provides good side-to-side color stability that quickly degrades if viewing from below or above. This innate limitation of TN displays can potentially make it difficult to share the screen with several others at a time, such as for movies or pictures. For the sole viewer looking straight on, the display is more than suitable.

Our unit on hand is powered by a dual-core second generation Intel Core i3-2330M running at 2.2GHz. Hyper-Threading allows the Sandy Bridge processor to process four threads at a time, but like all Core i3 chips, the i3-2330M lacks CPU Turbo Boost that could have temporarily boosted clock speeds when applicable. Even without this feature, the entry Sandy Bridge Core i3 family for notebooks is quite similar to the more mainstream Core i5 CPUs, right down to the 32nm lithography, 35 Watt TDP, and the L1, L2 and L3 caches. As a result, the i3-2330M should be sufficient for most (if not all) browsing, light gaming and word processing tasks.

If there’s one thing that the Sandy Bridge Core ix series all share, it’s the integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. The GPU in the i3-2330M is clocked at the usual base of 650MHz, but can increase up to 1100MHz with GPU Turbo Boost. This maximum is noticeably lower than the same graphics chip found in standard voltage Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs, both of which can normally reach a maximum of 1300MHz. Even ULV Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs can reach higher GPU clock speeds at 1150MHz-1200MHz, although in fairness, have much lower minimums below 650MHz.

For RAM, the notebook is equipped with dual-channel 6GB DDR3-10700SDRAM provided by Samsung in two modules (one 4GB module + one 2GB module). At its base configuration, the 14r includes 4GB, but users can easily add or remove RAM modules (2 slots maximum) from the underside as needed by simply removing one Philips head screw. With the DPC Latency Checker, no recurring high peaks were detected even with WLAN active.

Processor

In the CPU-oriented benchmarks, the Core i3-2330M in the 14r performs in line with other notebooks we’ve tested that have the same CPU. For example, the 15.6-inch Lenovo B570 scored 2.14, 7890, and 3599 points in CineBench11.5 CPU 64bit, CineBench10 Multi 64bit, and CineBench10Single 64bit, respectively. The Dell under review had 2.12, 7842, and 3623 points in those same synthetic tests. Similarly, Super Pi results are literally seconds in between both the Dell and Lenovo.

Compared to the common Core i5-2410M, the i3-2330M lags by a noticeable margin in benchmarks, although how far behind the Core i3 lags is dependent on which laptop is sporting the i5-2410M. For example, the 14-inch Acer Aspire 4830TG with the above Core i5 was able to score 2.58, 7932, and 3609 points in the above three CineBench tests, scores that are only marginally higher than the Dell 14r. Meanwhile, the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 (with an i5-2410M) had 2.19, 9064, and 3898 points on those same tests, which show more significant differences. The difference can be credited to CPU Turbo Boost – the key feature and advantage i5 CPUs have over i3 cores.

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System Performance

With PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage, a rough estimate of the general performance could be drawn. In these two benchmarks, the Dell 14r scores relatively well, slightly edging out some notebooks with i5-2410M cores such as the Asus X53E and Packard Bell EasyNote TS11. Of course, once SSDs are thrown into the picture, the 14r doesn’t stand a chance, but the Dell still performs admirably given the budget mindset. We do feel, however, that the 5400RPM mechanical drive can be a bit of a bottleneck from a subjective point of view.

Windows 7 Experience Index
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Inspiron N4110 Driver
Desktop performance for Windows Aero
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PCMark Vantage Result5271 points
PCMark 7 Score1997 points
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Mass storage

The equipped 500GB Seagate recorded an average transfer rate of 62.5MB/s on HD Tune, which is average for a 5400RPM drive. The 2012 Vaio E with a 5400RPM drive came in slightly lower (60.3MB/s), but other notebooks had higher averages closer to 70MB/s, such as the Vaio VPC-CA1S1E (5400RPM, 69.0MB/s) and Inspiron 14z (5400RPM, 68.5MB/s). Unlike the system RAM, removing the HDD will be a tougher task as the entire bottom base must first be removed. We can understand this restriction if the notebook was an ultrathin form factor, but there is no excuse for making HDD access on a budget notebook an inconvenience. While users can opt for a 7200RPM HDD up to 500GB, there are no pre-configurable SSD options.

Out of the 500GB HDD, 19.53GB is reserved for system restore and 446.13GB is available to the user by default. See our growing HDD/SSD benchmark table here.

Transfer Rate Minimum:38.2 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum:80.7 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average:62.5 MB/s
Access Time:18.2 ms
Burst Rate:75.1 MB/s
CPU Usage:-1 %

Graphics Solution

The graphics capability of the Intel HD 3000 has been well-documented here at Notebookcheck, so the IGP in the 14r is of no surprise. In general, non-gamers who mainly use computers to surf the net, check email, watch the occasional movies and play Flash games should find the integrated Intel graphics perfectly fine for their needs. On the other end of the spectrum, applications requiring intensive 3D graphics (i.e., modern PC games, Maya, etc.) will likely be sorely bottlenecked by the IGP. At this point, users should be looking beyond the Inspiron 14r for such requirements.

3DMark 03 Standard10166 points
3DMark 05 Standard7573 points
3DMark 06 Standard4108 points
3DMark Vantage P Result1708 points

System Noise

When idle, the 14r stays nearly silent. The fan never stops spinning, however, so a very slight hum can still be heard even when the computer is relatively inactive. Unfortunately, the fan will once in a while spin up to a louder volume (36.5dB) for several seconds during moderate use, likely because the CPU has reached a threshold temperature that triggers a cooling response. Even though the increase fan noise is temporary, we found it to be quite loud whenever it occurs during video playback. The standard voltage CPU could be partly to blame for this as certain ULV-equipped notebooks, such as the Samsung Series 9 with a 1.3GHz Core i3-2357M, can be essentially noiseless at idle.

In other words, simple note-taking will leave the 14r very quiet, but fan speeds can quickly and periodically pick up when web surfing or watching movies. The fan will become even louder when running more intense applications such as games, but nothing over-the-top in terms of noise.

Noise Level

Idle
32.1 / 32.2 / 32.3 dB(A)
DVD / 36.5 dB(A)
Load 36.8 / 44.7 dB(A)

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50 dB(A)
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Temperature

The Dell 14r stays quite cool during both idle and moderate use. On the left hand side, both the palm rest and underside are noticeably warmer than the right hand side, but having this sort of temperature gradient is a common occurrence in notebooks. On average, the base and underside have almost the exact same temperatures at only 0.1 degrees C apart.

To record maximum temperatures, we stressed the notebook for over an hour on both FurMark and Prime95. The temperature difference between the left hand side and right hand side grew larger, but the center spots in particular were the hottest areas. Still, the notebook never became uncomfortably warm even on the lap as the CPU itself hovers at only 80 degrees C maximum. No matter the workload, the surface temperature of the 14r should be of no concern to the user.

There were no indications of throttling on the 14r during the temperature stress. According to HWiNFO, both CPU cores maintained 2.2GHz speeds with no problems. Meanwhile, the integrated Intel graphics hovered around 800MHz – 900MHz when both Prime95 and FurMark were active and never dropped below its base 650MHz speed. Its claimed 1100MHz maximum was only attainable when Prime95 was switched off. Thus, the general performance ceiling of the integrated GPU can be considered somewhat dependent on the current workload on the CPU – a common phenomenon in notebooks with Sandy Bridge cores.

A 3DMark06 run immediately following the stress test resulted in a score of 4194 points, similar to its initial score prior to stressing.

34.2 °C
94 F
37 °C
99 F
27.4 °C
81 F
36.8 °C
98 F
40.4 °C
105 F
27 °C
81 F
29.6 °C
85 F
36.4 °C
98 F
26.4 °C
80 F
Maximum: 40.4 °C = 105 F
Average: 32.8 °C = 91 F
24.8 °C
77 F
39 °C
102 F
31 °C
88 F
26 °C
79 F
44 °C
111 F
33.6 °C
92 F
26.8 °C
80 F
35.8 °C
96 F
32.6 °C
91 F
Maximum: 44 °C = 111 F
Average: 32.6 °C = 91 F
Power Supply (max.) 51.2 °C = 124 F Room Temperature 19.4 °C = 67 F Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 32.8 °C / 91 F, compared to the average of 29.4 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.4 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 36.4 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.5 °C / 83 F, compared to the device average of 29.4 °C / 85 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 36.4 °C / 97.5 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-8.3 °C / -14.9 F).

Speakers

The 2 x 2W speakers of the 14r lie angled on the bottom front edge of the notebook. The idea is to bounce sound from the desk and then directly to the user, similar to the positioning of the speakers found in the Lenovo X120e netbook.

Overall sound quality is mediocre, even for a 14-inch notebook. The 2011 Inspiron R lineup offers SRS Premium audio as standard, although the notebook can also output 5.1 Surround Sound through WiDi and, presumably, HDMI. But, music from the integrated speakers becomes noticeably distorted at even half the volume. Bass and tones feel unbalanced with an overall “tinny” quality that normally plagues small speakers. Maximum volume is quite loud, but deep pitches and bass will become increasingly drowned out and unacceptable. This is especially disappointing as the “SRS Premium Sound” logo is so ardently displayed on the notebook. As usual, we still suggest external 3.5mm solutions for better quality during longer sessions.

The standard user-removable Li-ion battery of the 14r can be considered quite small in capacity compared to a number of other budget 14-inch notebooks as it only offers 4200mAh at 48Wh from its 6-cells. For example, the 2012 Sony Vaio E includes a 5300mAh battery rated at 59Wh. But, as mentioned before, a 9-cell 90Wr module can be purchased separately for even longer runtimes.

But, exactly how much longer? According to Dell’s internal battery runtime tests on MobileMark 2007, the manufacturer promises up to 5 hours and 11 hours from a 6-cell and 9-cell battery module, respectively. To put this to the test, we used our usual BatteryEater benchmark for measuring minimum, maximum and real-world runtimes.

Maximum runtime was tested with the Reader’s Test under the Energy Saver profile at minimum brightness and with both WiFi and sleep disabled. When left undisturbed, the 14r clocked in at 6 hours 20 minutes, much higher than the 5 hours estimated by Dell.

Likewise, the minimum runtime was tested with the Classic Test under the Performance profile at maximum brightness, active WiFi and disabled sleep. When left undisturbed, the notebook clocked in at just 70 minutes before automatic shutdown.

For a more real-world test, we set the notebook at the Balanced profile under 66 percent brightness and browsed various websites with the occasional Hulu and Youtube videos. The notebook lasted 4 hours 39 minutes until the 5 percent warning popup appeared. Of course, this particular test is highly variable depending on user habits.

Overall, the battery life of the 14r comes out as average, but nowhere near terrible. Although the Dell gets outlived by the budget 14-inch 2012 Sony Vaio E and Asus U46SV (both with faster Core i5 Sandy Bridge cores to boot), the 14r can at least run for longer than the 14-inch Toshiba Satellite P745, which actually includes a battery module of similar capacity to the 14r. If users demand longer runtimes, then they have no choice but to carry around a spare and/or jump in on the larger and heavier 9-cell module for $179.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)6h 20min
WiFi Surfing4h 39min
Load (maximum brightness)1h 17min

Dell Inspiron N5110 Drivers Windows 10

There is nothing surprising about the Insprion 14r – it offers an acceptable displayand average battery life tied to a fitted build quality with an adequate keyboard and touchpad. Both the occasionally loud fan noise from regular browsing or video playback and the poor sounding (albeit loud) speakers are two of the more apparent drawbacks of the 14r. Furthermore, the notebook doesn’t particularly stand out in the crowd of budget notebooks in terms of style, even with the ability to switch lid cases on-the-fly.

Dell Inspiron N4110 Drivers

We do, however, praise the 14r for its inclusion of not just one, but two USB 3.0 ports, optional WWAN functionality and for having an intuitive placement of physical ports. It may not be the best-looking affordable notebook, but when combined with its solid hinges and easy-to-use Dell Recovery/Backup software, we most certainly didn’t find it aggravating to use.

Inspiron N4110 Driver Win7 64

At the base configuration, the 14r is recommendable for beginner notebook users on a budget looking for an overall decent, no-frills solution at the home or office. Those wanting more power and multimedia functions can always preconfigure with higher CPU/GPU options and a Blu-Ray drive, but at that point, we feel users can do better with a 14-inch Lenovo U400 or even a ThinkPad Edge E420 for the added price. Excellent bang for the buck is key for budget notebooks and the Inspiron 14r on its higher configuration levels just does not stand out as much as it would like in the crowded notebook market.