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Dell Latitude 5480 (Refurb): 13.9" FHD, i5-7300U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win 11 Pro $165.99
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This refurbished Latitude 5480 is mainly a sturdy, business class laptop for basic everyday use, with the Latitude build quality, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 3 standing out. The older 7th gen i5 is the big limitation, since it is not officially supported for Windows 11 and may need hacks that can complicate updates and drivers. Battery life and long term reliability are also concerns on an 8 to 9 year old refurb. It makes the most sense for light tasks, Linux, or plugged in use.
office and printing users who need legacy Windows software (like older x86 apps that won't run on ARM) because a ~$160 refurb Latitude "would do the trick" for basic office tasks, printing, and school use.
people who are comfortable running Linux instead of relying on Windows 11 updates because commenters say to install a Linux distro and update the BIOS, and then it becomes a good daily PC.
buyers who want a simple, mostly "set it and forget it" machine for ~99% typical use because one commenter says not being able to update to Windows 11 can be a "blessing in disguise," with good battery life and solid 16GB RAM for everyday tasks.
tinkerers building an eGPU/Thunderbolt setup for an LLM-agent style "dialog console" because the laptop has a Thunderbolt 3 port and support even though the CPU performance is weak by today's standards.
non-technical buyers who plan to stay on Windows 11 because the i5-7300U isn't officially supported and commenters warn that bypassing can lead to losing Windows updates/drivers and getting "stuck," requiring a reinstall.
buyers who care about long-term longevity and modern performance because multiple commenters call out that the CPU is nearly 10 years old and that a refurb at this age is likely to have aging components (battery, fans, hinges, SSD lifespan, etc.).
people expecting it to feel fast and last well into 2026 for more than basic tasks because commenters say the 2-core/4-thread i5-7300U is insufficient beyond things like video and online banking.
anyone counting on strong battery life and efficiency on the go because commenters expect old batteries and older CPU efficiency to make battery life quite poor, with the laptop only being suitable for specific scenarios plugged in.
buyers who want the best value for the money because commenters say it's a bad deal compared with other listings (like 11th-gen processors) at around the same price.
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Non-Tecnical Buyers would have no ideas that this CPU was released 9 years ago and does not officially support Win 11.
MOST LIKELY.....It will be fine until it needs the next media release update in a couple years.
If it had been an 8xxx series instead of 7xxx, they could possibly be fine a little longer.
Not a thumb downs on the deal.....With 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD it will get someone by just fine.
You can use it to watch video or things like log into your online banking but that's it.
I dont have this laptop but I have a i7-7500U + 8GB + 256GB SSD laptop.
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Also, this laptop is good enough for 99% usage, with great battery life to boot. 16GB ram is also no slouch.
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