CNET: Dell Inspiron E1405 Notebook Computer
If you wish to purchase an affordable Dell laptop which would satisfy the needs of the average user without significantly impacting on the finances, the CNET preview of the Inspiron E1405 should be of interest. 'The lightest model in Dell's line of basic home laptops, the Inspiron E1405 makes a good home or small-business system is portable enough for occasional travel. With the Inspiron E1405, all of the crucial elements are accounted for: you get a comfortable keyboard and touch pad, a decent display, and a very solid collection of basic multimedia features and connections. The base unit starts at approximately $700, and Dell offers a vast array of configuration options for basic Web and e-mail users to more ambitious media users. The Inspiron E1405 has no option for a discrete GPU, however. Gamers and video enthusiasts should look to a higher-end configuration of the Inspiron E1505, which offers a similar set of features, though with a slightly larger display, a bulkier profile, and higher-end component options.'