expirediconian | Staff posted Jul 06, 2022 02:53 PM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Jul 06, 2022 02:53 PM
Dell Refurbished Coupon: 60% Off Latitude 7480 Laptops: from $216 + free s/h
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It should be possible to install Windows 11 on this, by employing one of those hacks.
I am typing this right now on a Dell Latitude E7470, which also can't be upgraded (officially) to Windows 11.
I am not in a hurry to use Windows 11. I don't like it. I'll use Windows 10 until I must upgrade, to ensure I still receive security patches.
It should be possible to install Windows 11 on this, by employing one of those hacks.
I am typing this right now on a Dell Latitude E7470, which also can't be upgraded (officially) to Windows 11.
I am not in a hurry to use Windows 11. I don't like it. I'll use Windows 10 until I must upgrade, to ensure I still receive security patches.
I still recommend against buying such old tech.
I still recommend against buying such old tech.
If I can't get Windows 11 on it, I'll probably install Linux (Ubuntu) instead. I have set up Ubuntu and Windows 11 on another laptop (dual-booting), and think Ubuntu runs fairly well on it.
I agree, it's best not to buy old technology, unless it's intended for a very specific use case and you are willing to accept the shortcomings that accompany buying older technology (less support, higher chance of component failure, more expensive repair if parts are not common, etc.).
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If I can't get Windows 11 on it, I'll probably install Linux (Ubuntu) instead. I have set up Ubuntu and Windows 11 on another laptop (dual-booting), and think Ubuntu runs fairly well on it.
I agree, it's best not to buy old technology, unless it's intended for a very specific use case and you are willing to accept the shortcomings that accompany buying older technology (less support, higher chance of component failure, more expensive repair if parts are not common, etc.).
You should be able to get a refurbished quad core for about this price. Not saying Dells are not good they are good.
Guess if you only need if for two years go for it.
You should be able to get a refurbished quad core for about this price. Not saying Dells are not good they are good.
Guess if you only need if for two years go for it.
I think this is a good laptop for someone in a tight budget, or as a secondary laptop etc. For browsing and light office work.
Also i second using linux os like ubuntu, it's so smooth, and so compatible with the hardwares nowadays (not comparable to linux 20 years ago which was not as userfriendly) if you don't need any special software that's not available on linux.
I think this is a good laptop for someone in a tight budget, or as a secondary laptop etc. For browsing and light office work.
Also i second using linux os like ubuntu, it's so smooth, and so compatible with the hardwares nowadays (not comparable to linux 20 years ago which was not as userfriendly) if you don't need any special software that's not available on linux.
If you go to Linux then no need to worry at all.
They are decent laptops and should work fine for most things. You can add DDR if you need it. They can most likely even do rather hard office work with more memory.
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My 12 year old Dell laptop was doing just fine surfing the web and watching videos.
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