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Dell Refurbished (Grade B) Latitude 5289 Laptop: i5-7200 8GB, 128GB SSD, 12.5" 1080p Touch $169 + free s/h

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j7676
02-07-2023 at 09:37 AM.
02-07-2023 at 09:37 AM.
How old are these? Is this a good deal for a computer to keep in the kitchen for recipes and surfing? What about compared to a chromebook flip? TIA
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02-07-2023 at 11:20 AM.

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02-07-2023 at 11:20 AM.
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How old are these? Is this a good deal for a computer to keep in the kitchen for recipes and surfing? What about compared to a chromebook flip? TIA
The processor came out in Q3 2016 so once Dell got it and then sold it to a person or business was Christmas 2016 at its earliest. Or it could been sold in 2017, but by 2018 they were turning over to the 8th gen from the 7th gen.

The cpu is fine for light stuff like web surfing. The only problem which is a real serious one is Windows 11 has required feature requirements plus some artificial requirements and 7th generation Intel will not get Windows 11 support but 8th generation Intel will.

Windows 10 is phased out in Oct 2025
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I will note that there are official workarounds [windowscentral.com] to get Windows 11 to run on older hardware. Also, we very recently (like within the last week) had a thread on refurbed 8th gen dell laptops for not much more than this, and it may still be active. I'd advise purchasing one of those instead.
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02-07-2023 at 02:33 PM.
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Thanks for both replies.
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02-07-2023 at 07:42 PM.
Reviews say the screens on these are somewhat poor, and that it gets too hot. Touchpad sucks.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Del...832.0.html

https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews...289-2-in-1

Big upside is USB-C charging.

B-Grade is a big risk. I've bought Dell Refurbs a number of times. You always get something with blemishes or a problem. Sometimes it's something minor, and sometimes you can't believe they shipped a wrecked hunk of garbage and it goes straight back.
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02-07-2023 at 11:22 PM.
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I will note that there are official workarounds [windowscentral.com] to get Windows 11 to run on older hardware. Also, we very recently (like within the last week) had a thread on refurbed 8th gen dell laptops for not much more than this, and it may still be active. I'd advise purchasing one of those instead.
This is good info, but I wouldn't recommed Windows 11 on this particular set of hardware. Low power dual core (with HT so 2c/4t) is not ready for the resource hog that Win 11 is.

Just leave 10 on it.

I know its a little more expensive, but I'd recommend the 7490 for $229 (unless you're desperate for a glossy touch screen... The 7490 is only one generation newer, but has a quadcore (with HT so 4c/8t) and 16gb ram (one stick, but you can add another 16gb stick if you need more memory (recommended for dual channel). It doesn't come with Windows installed, but windows is very easy to install. License should be registered to the motherboard and is usually Windows Pro version. Unless there's some way Dell can remove their windows license... Also, supports Windows 11 out of the box (or 10 if you want).

https://www.dellrefurbished.com/i...-os/1.html
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This is good info, but I wouldn't recommed Windows 11 on this particular set of hardware. Low power dual core (with HT so 2c/4t) is not ready for the resource hog that Win 11 is.

Just leave 10 on it.

I know its a little more expensive, but I'd recommend the 7490 for $229 (unless you're desperate for a glossy touch screen... The 7490 is only one generation newer, but has a quadcore (with HT so 4c/8t) and 16gb ram (one stick, but you can add another 16gb stick if you need more memory (recommended for dual channel). It doesn't come with Windows installed, but windows is very easy to install. License should be registered to the motherboard and is usually Windows Pro version. Unless there's some way Dell can remove their windows license... Also, supports Windows 11 out of the box (or 10 if you want).

https://www.dellrefurbished.com/i...-os/1.html
Is there a coupon code? the lowest price i see is $409 with 16gb ram
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02-08-2023 at 07:35 AM.
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Quote from swechsler :
I will note that there are official workarounds [windowscentral.com] to get Windows 11 to run on older hardware. Also, we very recently (like within the last week) had a thread on refurbed 8th gen dell laptops for not much more than this, and it may still be active. I'd advise purchasing one of those instead.
thanks for the links, doesn't look to hard to do. makes me wonder what will happen in a couple years when a majority of the planet's pc's can't upgrade. are we talking mountains of computer junk or maybe they will come out with windows 11 classic enabled to work on anything? technically possible and avoid the tech waste land.
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thanks for the links, doesn't look to hard to do. makes me wonder what will happen in a couple years when a majority of the planet's pc's can't upgrade. are we talking mountains of computer junk or maybe they will come out with windows 11 classic enabled to work on anything? technically possible and avoid the tech waste land.
Or one could theoretically run the best Windows operating system Microsoft ever released - Windows 7.
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Or one could theoretically run the best Windows operating system Microsoft ever released - Windows 7.
Personally, if you're going to be on the internet, I'd stick with something that's still being supported with security updates.
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Or one could theoretically run the best Windows operating system Microsoft ever released - Windows 7.
I'll raise you one: WINDOWS VISTA.
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Quote from Roland00 :
The processor came out in Q3 2016 so once Dell got it and then sold it to a person or business was Christmas 2016 at its earliest. Or it could been sold in 2017, but by 2018 they were turning over to the 8th gen from the 7th gen.

The cpu is fine for light stuff like web surfing. The only problem which is a real serious one is Windows 11 has required feature requirements plus some artificial requirements and 7th generation Intel will not get Windows 11 support but 8th generation Intel will.

Windows 10 is phased out in Oct 2025
That fact that this isn't Windows 11 compatible is a big plus. Windows 11 doesn't even have a vertical taskbar.
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Or one could theoretically run the best Windows operating system Microsoft ever released - Windows 7.
Yes, that was a great OS.... but Windows 10 is not bad at all. Windows 11 though.... now that's another story.
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02-08-2023 at 09:49 AM.
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I just received a grade B laptop. WOW what a pos. 💩 It doesn't even work! Will be returning and never buying Dell refurbished again.
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