The Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK is a well-balanced, mainstream laptop that should hold wide plea for Staples shoppers scrutinizing the shelves for a modern, versatile laptop. Its 14-inch display and sub-five-pound weight mean the laptop is big enough for use as your primary computer and light enough for daily travel.

The Inspiron i1464-4382OBK sports the new Core i3 processor and integrated Intel GMA HD graphics. It does not propose blazing performance, although it is competitive among similarly-priced laptops and should stand the test of time better than a model based on older technology.

The Inspiron i1464-4382OBK’s merely average battery life won’t help the laptop win any converts, but there are ways to fix that on Dell’s Website (you can upgrade to a bigger battery and Core i5 processor for $100 more).

The Dell Inspiron i1464-4382OBK deserves to be on your shopping list.