Windows 8 gestures like snap view and Charms menu were relatively easy to perform. The 3.9 x 2.25-inch touchpad gave our fingers plenty of room to navigate. We hit 53 words per minute on the Ten Thumbs Typing Test, which is just a couple words short of our usual 55 wpm average. Still, the typing experience was very comfortable, thanks to the medium-size, well-spaced keys. Click to EnlargeThe keys on the Inspiron 14R's island-style keyboard have a sunken-in look and feel, forcing us to press a little harder than we're used to.
