Display and Design
The Dell Inspiron 14 3421 is equipped with a glossy and bright 14-inch HD LED backlit True Life display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels which is apt for having a great experience while watching movies or playing games. It is housed in a slender 25.3mm thick black colored casing with a weight of 1.9kg. Such a slim and light outfit makes it more appealing than its rivals in the same range.
CPU and Platform
At the heart of the device, you can find a 3rd generation Intel Core i3 processor with a clock speed of 1.8GHz and built on the HM76 Express chipset. It is aided by merely 2GB DDR3 RAM that can be expanded via the single memory slot. The presence of 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 625M graphics card makes it deliver brilliant gaming efficiency. It runs on Ubuntu OS which may be too complex for new users.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
The Dell Inspiron 14 3421 carries an impressive 1MP webcam integrated with digital microphone for comfortable online conversations. For storage purposes, it sports a standard 500GB SATA HDD. A slim tray load DVD RW Drive enables you to transfer files via disks. To create the perfect ambience for entertainment, the device poses stereo speakers powered by Waves MaxxAudio v4.0 technology.
Battery and Connectivity
The Dell Inspiron 14 3421 provides up to 3 hours of uninterrupted service with a 4 cell Li-ion battery. Connectivity features include 2 USB 3.0 slots, 1 USB 2.0 slot, Ethernet port, Bluetooth v4.0, WLAN, HDMI out and digital media reader.