Testseek.co.uk have collected 86 expert reviews of the Dell XPS 14Z L412z and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell XPS 14Z L412z .
November 2011
(79%)
86 Reviews
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Too few USB ports, Ports placed awkwardly at the back, Underwhelming gaming performance
The Dell XPS 14z offers decent performance for general computing tasks with a bag-friendly design and sturdy construction. If you're a gaming fan, or need a lot of ports, it won't appeal as much....
Having used a couple of Dell 14" systems recently (the M14x and Inspiron 14z) we had become big fans of the form factor. Machines of this size offer the option of including performance hardware in a chassis which is noticeably more portable than the 1...
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Published: 2011-10-01, Author: Chris , review by: T3.com
Solid and robust, Attractive design, Portable multimedia dream
Lack of ports, Gamers left out of equation
If you need a laptop to keep you entertained on the go, Dell’s XPS 14z is one of the best around. A drool-worthy combo of portability and performance should keep even the fussiest consumer happy. Dell XPS 14z availability: Out now Dell XPS 14z price: S
Great Looks, Good performance, Wonderful sound, Attractive pricing
Mediocre keyboard w poor backlighting, Only 2 USB ports
The Dell XPS 14z won't replace a MacBook Pro, but it is decent alternative for creatives on a budget. The low screen resolution and the unimpressive keyboard are a reason to look at alternatives like the HP ProBook 5330m which offers a better typing exper...
Fans are entirely too noisy, No USB ports on the left / right sides, No user-serviceable battery, Pricey for this category
The XPS 14z is a dead-ringer for the 15z. If you enjoyed that design, you'll enjoy this one. Plenty of metal, plenty of smooth edges. That said, Dell missed perfection somewhat by refusing to say no to three senseless stickers on the palm rest, and not ha...
Sleek design, Good build quality, 7hours of battery life,
Poor display quality, Keyboard feedback could be better, Not upgrade friendly,
The XPS 14z tries hard to impress and is ultimately let down in a few key areas. The screen is the biggest issue; a premium notebook should come with a premium screen. Its lifeless 720p panel is no different than those found in budget notebooks and an upgrade is not offered. Next is the keyboard which needs better tactile feedback; the typing experience is disconnected. Continuing the fan should
Pleasantly light and compact, Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Needs more USB ports, Could use slightly more pixels on screen
Dell's XPS 14z offers a balanced approach to thin-and-light, full featured laptops, but has only two USB ports. Images (click to enlarge) Dell XPS 14z Review: Just a Little Short of Laptop Perfection Dell XPS 14z Review, by Loyd Case November 9, 2...
Successful design, Robust aluminium case, USB 3.0, miniDP and HDMI, Powerful processors available, Good battery life
Awkward positioning of ports on the back, Poor keyboard feedback, Poor display contrast, 7200 rpm hard drive is only option, High temperatures are possible
' of our review of the Dell XPS 15z, which was launched in advance of this model, we looked hopefully towards the models still to come; now we are faced with the reality.With the case, Dell has done almost everything right, particularly in terms of visual...
