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Jun 16, 2022 2:54 PM

Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop (Refurbished): 60% Coupon for Additional Savings

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Dell Refurbished is offering a 60% Off Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop (Refurbished) when you apply promo code DELL7490DEAL at checkout. Prices start from $283.60. Shipping is free.

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I would skip these. The 7490 i have dealt with is the i7 version they are selling here. We were using these at work and now we have been replacing them with the 7420 models. I still have about 100 more to replace just because we replace them every few years. I deal with 2 to 3 of these machines with the battery expanding and the bottom almost pops off. I don't know why Dell has not recalled the batteries. They are getting old that they are not holding up for their age. So i work in IT if you have not figured that out, currently, i am working on a 7270 that I spilled coffee on a few years ago. I don't think they made dell computers as they do. I won't even get into the 7410 and 7420 models that i also now deal with.
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I worked in this area of Dell for several years. These systems are NOT refurbished. They are systems that have been returned after leases expire. Their only "test" is if it turns on. If it turns on, they wipe the exterior with a cloth, hard drive is wiped clean, a fresh OS is installed, and if the lid on a system is marred, they will literally place a large sticker on it that covers the entire lid to make it look fresh and clean. These units are then put in large bulk pack containers for resale. If you want a better deal, buy from www.delloutlet.com. This site sells newer gen systems that are truly refurbished Dell computers. Every system that enters the factory is completely tested, HDD wiped clean, repaired if necessary with new Dell parts, fresh OS installed, and individually boxed for resale. They also come with a same-as-new warranty. That is the only place I buy my computers these days.
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You can find these used for even less on eBay (quad-core 1080p for $200-250) but paying extra for the 100-day warranty & presumably cleaner condition might be worth it.

I feel like most people would be better off with the cheapest 1080p quad-core option, but the ram and storage upgrades are pretty cheap. $70 more to go from 256gb ssd + 8gb ram to 512gb ssd + 32gb ram.

Just be wary of the swelling battery issue.
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Jun 17, 2022 9:30 PM
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teaberryJun 17, 2022 9:30 PM
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3 vendors a few days ago were selling M$ refurbs for about $380, I went with Newegg which was offering 2yrs warranty on it.
Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :
I see a Surface 3 refurb with 8 GB 128 GB SSD for $517. Thats double the cost almost and storage sucks.
Jun 18, 2022 12:51 AM
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TechnopolyJun 18, 2022 12:51 AM
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Quote from auxiliary View quoted comment :
I would skip these. The 7490 i have dealt with is the i7 version they are selling here. We were using these at work and now we have been replacing them with the 7420 models. I still have about 100 more to replace just because we replace them every few years. I deal with 2 to 3 of these machines with the battery expanding and the bottom almost pops off. I don't know why Dell has not recalled the batteries. They are getting old that they are not holding up for their age. So i work in IT if you have not figured that out, currently, i am working on a 7270 that I spilled coffee on a few years ago. I don't think they made dell computers as they do. I won't even get into the 7410 and 7420 models that i also now deal with.
I work in IT too and precision 5530/5540s seem to constantly get swollen batteries
Jun 18, 2022 2:27 AM
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jomakalJun 18, 2022 2:27 AM
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Quote from ThatsNotSlick View quoted comment :
You can find these used for even less on eBay (quad-core 1080p for $200-250) but paying extra for the 100-day warranty & presumably cleaner condition might be worth it.

I feel like most people would be better off with the cheapest 1080p quad-core option, but the ram and storage upgrades are pretty cheap. $70 more to go from 256gb ssd + 8gb ram to 512gb ssd + 32gb ram.

Just be wary of the swelling battery issue.
Link to the 7490 for 200-250 on ebay?
Jun 18, 2022 2:29 AM
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euuser29053654Jun 18, 2022 2:29 AM
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Quote from auxiliary View quoted comment :
I would skip these. The 7490 i have dealt with is the i7 version they are selling here. We were using these at work and now we have been replacing them with the 7420 models. I still have about 100 more to replace just because we replace them every few years. I deal with 2 to 3 of these machines with the battery expanding and the bottom almost pops off. I don't know why Dell has not recalled the batteries. They are getting old that they are not holding up for their age. So i work in IT if you have not figured that out, currently, i am working on a 7270 that I spilled coffee on a few years ago. I don't think they made dell computers as they do. I won't even get into the 7410 and 7420 models that i also now deal with.
Thank you for the advices. Almost bought one.
Jun 18, 2022 2:43 AM
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dealholmesJun 18, 2022 2:43 AM
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Quote from patr.tam View quoted comment :
I work in IT too and precision 5530/5540s seem to constantly get swollen batteries
I also work in IT and we learned Dell only warranties batteries for the 1st year of the original warranty because they're "consumable". We've seen 2+ year old 5480,5490, 7390, 7280, and Precision 5520 and 5530 all get swollen batteries. New battery is about 160-$200+. The xx80 models had the TPM issues which required a motherboard swap if it happened. Users in our environment hold onto their XX70 and older models despite their age just because of the reliability. Newer models had many issues so we've moved to Lenovo for the next 4 years to let Dell figure themselves out. Sucks because the 7X90 machines could've been so good if Dell figured out their problems!
Jun 18, 2022 2:44 AM
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redauroraJun 18, 2022 2:44 AM
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I use these for work and they are great machines. I have the i7 16GB 512GB. The battery swolled up at year 2, but IT was able to get a replacement. It does get very very hot on the bottom when running moderate programs. I run this a triple screen setup (at work i use 2 QHD monitors and laptop screen, at home i have 1 UHD and 1 FHD monitor and laptop screen) and i have to prop the laptop up in the back and run it with a 80mm case fan blowing at it. Using this with a WD16TB docking station. This thing handles BIM 360 glue, Navisworks, Autocad, as well as 8 windows of chrome with 22 tabs each with no problem. Just watch the heat, which is what I think attributed to my battery swelling when I shut down quickly and put it in my bag to go home. Now I leave the case fan running a minute after shutdown/sleep to cool it down before stuffing it into my bag. No problems so far on year 3&4.
Jun 18, 2022 2:46 AM
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IndigoSnow3683Jun 18, 2022 2:46 AM
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Quote from jack9636 View quoted comment :
Has anyone had experience buying anything from this site?
We have bought two Latitudes from them. Grade A look like new out of the box. Solid.

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Jun 18, 2022 3:04 AM
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ThatsNotSlickJun 18, 2022 3:04 AM
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Quote from jomakal View quoted comment :
Link to the 7490 for 200-250 on ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_...0&_sacat=0
Jun 18, 2022 3:20 AM
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jseivers75Jun 18, 2022 3:20 AM
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Quote from patr.tam View quoted comment :
I work in IT too and precision 5530/5540s seem to constantly get swollen batteries
Swollen batteries are common in most small and tight spaced laptops. A lot of it has to do with the fact that they are plugged in constantly in a business environment. For a residential consumer, I doubt you see that as much as long as you are letting the battery discharge on a normal basis.
Jun 18, 2022 3:23 AM
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techjunkie78Jun 18, 2022 3:23 AM
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Heat and constant 100% state of charge is what causes the batteries to puff up and swell. Go into the laptops settings (what we used to call "bios") and configure it to stop charging the battery at 80%, then make sure to always prop up the back of your laptop at least a half inch or so, so that it can get some cooling air (or better yet, use one of those thin stands with a fan in it). your battery will last twice as long.

Old laptops had the metal cased cylindrical cells, which didn't swell/puff, but still went bad. The only difference now is the cells are in little pouches, so they can swell up when they go bad.
Jun 18, 2022 5:30 AM
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SimkaJun 18, 2022 5:30 AM
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Is AC adapter included? Can't find that "what's in the box" tab mentioned in the forum description...
Jun 18, 2022 6:53 AM
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iDeadlyyJun 18, 2022 6:53 AM
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Stay far away unless you cannot get anything else. It gets hot, it can act slow. The battery rapidly degrades due to the heat and mediocre fan.
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Luigis3rdcousinJun 18, 2022 6:58 AM
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Just throwing this out there. There's been some deals on HP elitebook 745 G6 models with the ryzen 3700u pro for 350 and sometimes less on Amazon. I would highly recommend one of those over the 90 model latitudes.

I signed up for the Amazon prime rewards card and got approved super fast, and got the 90 day Amazon renewed elitebook 745 G6, it was 350, there was a 5% promo code. And because of the credit card application I got a 100$ gift card, I was allowed to use it right away, which brought the price down to 230 something. And I can pay it off over 12 months zero APR which was about 20 a month. I'm calling this a win because I was looking at a 7390 and other type latitudes and the elitebook is significantly nicer. I will say the 7390 2 in 1 has hands down the best keyboard on a laptop I've ever typed on though.
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bekahjoyJun 18, 2022 10:00 AM
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I bought into this product the last time it showed up in SD. It is a great system. I ran the Bios update to prevent the overheating problem, and this is superior in it's build quality, to any of the Walmart, or Best Buy laptops that I have owned in the last 12 years. I would strongly recommend this for anyone that didn't need advanced graphics. Note: my wife knows nothing about laptops except that they can pull up the Hallmark Channel, and she commented that this is the nicest laptop she's ever used.

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Quote from Rossp19 View quoted comment :
How do these compare to the Gateway with newer processors?
The Gatweway with 1135g7 is way more powerful and much better integrated graphics, BUT cheaply made and low quality compared to these world class office laptops.

The Latitudes have low power processors and upgradeable ram. I've hade one new (i5 8350u version) for 5 years or so and it's a great laptop. Battery lasts for ages and build quality is phenomenal. I've never had one issue with it. I recently upgraded to a Samsung Flex2 Alpha with i7 1165g7. The Flex2 Alpha is way more powerful, and smaller, but it feels fragile compared to my Latitude 😂

I highly recommend the latitudes if you don't need a discrete gpu.

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