Where have all the DELL 14" laptops gone?

ridecwb · 30th August 2008, 5:26 PM

Hi,

Is it just me or have Dell killed of most of their 14" laptop models.
This seems to be in both Inspiron and Vostro ranges.

To me this is the perfect size notebook.
Was looking to buy a vostro 1400 but now only one crappy model left.
And nothing announced in the newer series, ie no vostro 1410.
Can someone shed some light on this, maybe hellsangel?

Might have to look at HP or someone else.

ridecwb

HellsAngel · 30th August 2008, 5:31 PM

14inch Studio coming around October

sanjay · 30th August 2008, 5:34 PM

14 was always in no-mans land...too big to be truely portable, yet too small to truely be a desktop replacement.

whats wrong with 13"?

ridecwb · 30th August 2008, 5:36 PM

I just had this thing in my mind that 13" was too small, 15.4" too big and 14" just the right size

Not necessarily for taking with me everywhere, more for lounging around the house with, and taking to coffee shop to talk to clients occasionally.

ridecwb

bigheadache · 30th August 2008, 6:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

14 was always in no-mans land...too big to be truely portable, yet too small to truely be a desktop replacement.

whats wrong with 13"?

wtf are you talking about? 14s used to be common. What's made them rare has nothing to do with being too small or too big. its the change to widescreen displays that has made 13.3 and 15.4 the dominant sizes.

sanjay · 30th August 2008, 6:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigheadache

wtf are you talking about? 14s used to be common. What's made them rare has nothing to do with being too small or too big. its the change to widescreen displays that has made 13.3 and 15.4 the dominant sizes.

where did i say that 14s were never common?

14s were common even after the widescreen revolution.

so really, wtf are YOU on about?

bigheadache · 30th August 2008, 6:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

where did i say that 14s were never common?

14s were common even after the widescreen revolution.

so really, wtf are YOU on about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

14 was always in no-mans land...too big to be truely portable, yet too small to truely be a desktop replacement.

whats wrong with 13"?

Smoke87 · 30th August 2008, 6:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigheadache

You're an idiot, he didn't contradict himself.

Maz · 30th August 2008, 8:14 PM

A 13.3inch widescreen is better IMO than a 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen.

A 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen is 11.28inch wide 8.46inch high.

A 13.3inch 16:10 ratio screen is 11.2inch wide 7inch high.

For web browsing where width is most important the 13.3inch is just as good as the older/larger 14.1inch screen. The 13.3inch having a smaller height allows for a much smaller laptop size with only a marginal increase in scrolling.

14.1inch 4:3 screens were never in no mans land. They were the most popular screen size at the start of the century. Back then 1024x768 was a true desktop replacement. 12.1inch 800x600 were the portable screens used back then.

ridecwb · 1st September 2008, 8:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz

A 13.3inch widescreen is better IMO than a 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen.

A 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen is 11.28inch wide 8.46inch high.

A 13.3inch 16:10 ratio screen is 11.2inch wide 7inch high.

For web browsing where width is most important the 13.3inch is just as good as the older/larger 14.1inch screen. The 13.3inch having a smaller height allows for a much smaller laptop size with only a marginal increase in scrolling.

14.1inch 4:3 screens were never in no mans land. They were the most popular screen size at the start of the century. Back then 1024x768 was a true desktop replacement. 12.1inch 800x600 were the portable screens used back then.

And how do modern 14" 16:10 1280x800 notebooks fit into this equation. I wouldn't buy anything 4:3 ever.
I am just making an observation, I sell HP and Toshiba notebooks all day long with the 14" screen I just described.
I think it is the best size notebook IMO, and was wondering wondering if Dell were going to bring out a Vostro 1410 or similar, as i still like the finish on these, and the accidental damage warranty etc.

Ridecwb

cyrax83 · 1st September 2008, 8:42 PM

13.3 inch all the way.

T0fu · 1st September 2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridecwb

And how do modern 14" 16:10 1280x800 notebooks fit into this equation. I wouldn't buy anything 4:3 ever.

4:3 ftw ! shame tehyre not popular anymore.

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30th August 2008, 5:36 PM	#4
ridecwb Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 119	I just had this thing in my mind that 13" was too small, 15.4" too big and 14" just the right size Not necessarily for taking with me everywhere, more for lounging around the house with, and taking to coffee shop to talk to clients occasionally. ridecwb __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 2.99GHz \| Gigabyte 965P-DS3P \| ATI HD3450 256MB \| 6GB DDR2-800 \| 250GB/320GB/500GB/500GB SATA \| PIONEER BDC-S02BK \| Coolermaster 600W \| Win 7 Ult. x64

30th August 2008, 8:14 PM	#9
Maz Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,553	A 13.3inch widescreen is better IMO than a 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen. A 14.1inch 4:3 ratio screen is 11.28inch wide 8.46inch high. A 13.3inch 16:10 ratio screen is 11.2inch wide 7inch high. For web browsing where width is most important the 13.3inch is just as good as the older/larger 14.1inch screen. The 13.3inch having a smaller height allows for a much smaller laptop size with only a marginal increase in scrolling. 14.1inch 4:3 screens were never in no mans land. They were the most popular screen size at the start of the century. Back then 1024x768 was a true desktop replacement. 12.1inch 800x600 were the portable screens used back then. __________________ TTWAGN, Shaved roof, Twin Turbo's, VY Clubsport bodykit, 20inch rims, 3000+wrms sound quality system. Last edited by Maz; 30th August 2008 at 8:18 PM.

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