[Review] DELL Vostro 5470 Ultrabook - Notebook
[Review] DELL Vostro 5470
DELL Vostro 5470
Unboxing (pics taken from Google images, more images here: Dell Vostro 5470 unboxing | Laptop Informations):
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*Note: DELL Vostro 5470 offers a number of variants. Mine is SGD$1,399 but I purchased it in Malaysia at RM$2599 (warranty covers in SG as well)
Refer here for the variants offered: DELL Vostro 5470
Specifications:
Processor & Mainboard:
• 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4200U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz)
• Intel Lynx Point-LP, Intel Haswell
Display:
• Glossy 14.0 inch LED Backlit Touch Display with Truelife and HD resolution (1366 x 768)
System Memory:
• Upgraded to 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz (8GBx1)[Originally 4GB DDR3L 1600MHz (4GBx1)]
Storage:
• Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT012-1DG1 (500 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA-III) + XM17 32GB V2 mSATA
Graphics Card:
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M 2GB DDR3
• Intel HD Graphics 4400
Network Connectivity:
• Intel® Wireless-N 7260 2x2 BGN + Bluetooth 4.0
• Realtek PCIe Gigabit Family Controller (right side)
Operating System:
• Windows 8.1 Single Language (64Bit) English
Audio:
• Dell 2.0 Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® 4
• Two 1.5W Stereo Speakers and a 2W Subwoofer
Interfaces:
• Intel Lynx Point HDMI @ Intel Haswell-ULT - Mini HD Audio Controller [C-0] (right side)
• Realtek PCIE Secure Digital CardReader (left side)
• Integrated 720p Webcam
• 3 x USB 3.0 (2 on left) (1 on right with Power Share)
• 1 Microphone-in jack (right side)
• Multi-Touch Touchpad with gesture support
Security:
• Biometric Devices (Fingerprint)
• Kensington Lock
• Intel Anti-Theft Technology 4.0
• Intel Identity Protecetion
• DELL Backup & Recovery Manager
Power:
• 51.2Whr, 3-Cell Battery (Integrated)
• 65W AC power Adapter
Dimensions and Weight:
• Dimensions: 0.76" (h) x 9.19" (d) x 13.29" (w) / 19.35mm (h) x 233.5mm (d) x 337.6mm (w)
• Weight: 3.6lbs/1.62kg
Unboxing (pics taken from Google images, more images here: Dell Vostro 5470 unboxing | Laptop Informations):
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*Note: DELL Vostro 5470 offers a number of variants. Mine is SGD$1,399 but I purchased it in Malaysia at RM$2599 (warranty covers in SG as well)
Refer here for the variants offered: DELL Vostro 5470
Specifications:
Processor & Mainboard:
• 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4200U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz)
• Intel Lynx Point-LP, Intel Haswell
Display:
• Glossy 14.0 inch LED Backlit Touch Display with Truelife and HD resolution (1366 x 768)
System Memory:
• Upgraded to 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz (8GBx1)[Originally 4GB DDR3L 1600MHz (4GBx1)]
Storage:
• Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT012-1DG1 (500 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA-III) + XM17 32GB V2 mSATA
Graphics Card:
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M 2GB DDR3
• Intel HD Graphics 4400
Network Connectivity:
• Intel® Wireless-N 7260 2x2 BGN + Bluetooth 4.0
• Realtek PCIe Gigabit Family Controller (right side)
Operating System:
• Windows 8.1 Single Language (64Bit) English
Audio:
• Dell 2.0 Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® 4
• Two 1.5W Stereo Speakers and a 2W Subwoofer
Interfaces:
• Intel Lynx Point HDMI @ Intel Haswell-ULT - Mini HD Audio Controller [C-0] (right side)
• Realtek PCIE Secure Digital CardReader (left side)
• Integrated 720p Webcam
• 3 x USB 3.0 (2 on left) (1 on right with Power Share)
• 1 Microphone-in jack (right side)
• Multi-Touch Touchpad with gesture support
Security:
• Biometric Devices (Fingerprint)
• Kensington Lock
• Intel Anti-Theft Technology 4.0
• Intel Identity Protecetion
• DELL Backup & Recovery Manager
Power:
• 51.2Whr, 3-Cell Battery (Integrated)
• 65W AC power Adapter
Dimensions and Weight:
• Dimensions: 0.76" (h) x 9.19" (d) x 13.29" (w) / 19.35mm (h) x 233.5mm (d) x 337.6mm (w)
• Weight: 3.6lbs/1.62kg
DELL Vostro 5470 - Test Setup
Test Setup:
HDMI Cable to a AOC 2757 27” LED Monitor @ 1920 x 1080
27 degrees room temperature
PerformanceTest 7.0
Disk Benchmark (CrystalDIskMark 3.0.2 x64)
Temperature after running all of the tests (CPUID HWMonitor)
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*For the adventurous
Additional Info
Instructions to change your own parts:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_vostro_notebook/vostro-5470_Owner's%20Manual_en-us.pdf
Internal/Interior
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Things that I have upgraded (After benchmark):
1 x 8GB (from 4GB) - (purchase from HWZ Marketplace)
1 x Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (from Wireless-N 7260)
1 x Matt Screen Protector
1 x Thru Keyboard Skin Cover/Protector
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Items that you can purchase from if you want to:
DDR3L RAM - (Sim Lim Square)
Intel Wireless-AC PCIe Half Mini Card - (ebay or Amazon)
Screen Protector & Skin (matt/clear/privacy) - (E-Power @ Sim Lim Square Level Level #4 - they will stick it for you if you brought your notebook along)
Keyboard Protector - (ebay)
HDMI Cable to a AOC 2757 27” LED Monitor @ 1920 x 1080
27 degrees room temperature
PerformanceTest 7.0
Disk Benchmark (CrystalDIskMark 3.0.2 x64)
Temperature after running all of the tests (CPUID HWMonitor)
=========================================================
*For the adventurous
Additional Info
Instructions to change your own parts:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_vostro_notebook/vostro-5470_Owner's%20Manual_en-us.pdf
Internal/Interior
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Things that I have upgraded (After benchmark):
1 x 8GB (from 4GB) - (purchase from HWZ Marketplace)
1 x Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (from Wireless-N 7260)
1 x Matt Screen Protector
1 x Thru Keyboard Skin Cover/Protector
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Items that you can purchase from if you want to:
DDR3L RAM - (Sim Lim Square)
Intel Wireless-AC PCIe Half Mini Card - (ebay or Amazon)
Screen Protector & Skin (matt/clear/privacy) - (E-Power @ Sim Lim Square Level Level #4 - they will stick it for you if you brought your notebook along)
Keyboard Protector - (ebay)
DELL Vostro 5470 - Conclusion
Pros:
Battery life at medium brightness with wireless lasted me between 6-8hrs
Class 2 Graphics for average gaming
Dual back fan for ventilation, excellent heat dissipation
Dual vent at the back of the notebook chassis which is rare
Durable anodized aluminium chassis
Inaudible fan rotating sound
Island/Chic-let keyboard
Slim, Light Weight
Speedy Workhorse
Cons:
5400RPM HDD provided (upgradable)
4GB RAM provided (upgradable to 8GB)
Glossy reflective screen (bought an anti-glare protector to eliminate the gloss)
Single band wireless card provided (upgradable to dual band)
Single DIMM Slot (good to have dual)
Removal of the entire backplate to access internal components
Two small hinge (prefer a single long better quality hinge)
In conclusion, I would say the DELL Vostro is not perfect, but extremely value for money if you are looking for a portable, high performance notebook with security features all thrown in.
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Even for Malaysian Sets, you can request from DELL to provide you with this instead of burning it yourself
with Windows8.1
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For people deciding this against the pricier ASUS.
Battery life at medium brightness with wireless lasted me between 6-8hrs
Class 2 Graphics for average gaming
Dual back fan for ventilation, excellent heat dissipation
Dual vent at the back of the notebook chassis which is rare
Durable anodized aluminium chassis
Inaudible fan rotating sound
Island/Chic-let keyboard
Slim, Light Weight
Speedy Workhorse
Cons:
5400RPM HDD provided (upgradable)
4GB RAM provided (upgradable to 8GB)
Glossy reflective screen (bought an anti-glare protector to eliminate the gloss)
Single band wireless card provided (upgradable to dual band)
Single DIMM Slot (good to have dual)
Removal of the entire backplate to access internal components
Two small hinge (prefer a single long better quality hinge)
In conclusion, I would say the DELL Vostro is not perfect, but extremely value for money if you are looking for a portable, high performance notebook with security features all thrown in.
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Even for Malaysian Sets, you can request from DELL to provide you with this instead of burning it yourself
with Windows8.1
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For people deciding this against the pricier ASUS.
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