Dell Latitude E5400 14" Laptop Intel 2.53GHz -- Dual-Boot Linux -- READ UPDATE!!

Description: Dell Latitude E5400 14" Laptop Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz -- Dual-Boot Linux. Condition is "Seller refurbished". Shipped with economy shipping. UPDATE 1/22/23 !! -- BRAND NEW TOUCHPAD/PALMREST ASSEMBLY ($20 value) and REPLACEMENT (used) KEYBOARD ($15 value) & BRAND NEW BATTERY ($25 value) with charge indicator quick check button light! -- see pics! REFERENCE LAPTOP #13 **FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING!!** This is a DELL LATITUDE E5400 laptop that has been cleaned and upgraded to a nice dual-boot Linux machine ready for use as a great lightweight Internet browsing, e-mail, and general-purpose laptop. As this is and older (but quite capable) model, Linux runs far better, faster, and more efficiently than attempting to run Windows 10 on this laptop. I see many older laptops advertised on E-bay with Windows 10 installed on them –please beware of this because Windows 10 will likely not supply the drivers for older hardware so certain things may not work properly if at all, and Windows 7 is no longer supported for security! This laptop is set up to dual boot to either the latest version of Ubuntu Linux20.04 LTS (long-term support) Desktop 64-bit -OR- Linux Mint (Cinnamon) Desktop 20.1 LTS 64-bit – it’s like having two laptops in one. Plus, the files and documents you save on the laptop can be accessed by either operating system. This is the perfect opportunity to become familiar with two of the most popular and easy-to-use Linux distributions available and the learning curve is minimal because they are very Windows-like in functionality. I’ve pre-installed both Linux versions for you to make sure they operate well and to ensure functionality. Of course, Linux is a free open-source platform devoid of many Windows issues and apps are free and easily installed via each operating system’s software managers. Both Ubuntu and Mint have plenty of productivity, music, multimedia apps and games and both have basic full-featured apps already installed including a complete office suite, and both of these distributions of Linux are well supported. This is the perfect opportunity to learn to use a Linux-based machine with all the advantages, or if you’re already familiar with Linux, just to have a handy extra laptop just for e-mailing and web browsing! Ubuntu Linux and Linux Mint are two of the easiest, but full featured, distributions to use and both have a widely supported community. This machine is reasonably clean with minimal wear ands cratches and fully functional. I take pride in repurposing these older machines that still have plenty of life in them when not pushed beyond their reasonable limits. I’ve also upgraded any of the laptops I sell to the maximum memory the system will allow – in this case 4gb. It includes a Dell battery in good working condition and also a **NEW** AC power adapter (not shown in pics). Known cosmetic defects: scratch on bottom of laptop, a few minor screen scuffs that do not detract from picture quality, some general wear –please see pics. This Dell Latitude E5400 laptop has the following features:· 14.1" diagonal XVGA LED Display (1280 x 800) · Intel Core-Duo P8700 Processor @ 2.53 GHz · Intel GM4500 Graphics · 8X DVD±R/RW drive · Keyboard in good used condition -- **just replaced old keyboard 1/22/23** · 500gb Seagate hard drive (approx. 250gb is used for each operating system – plenty for Linux operating systems) · 65W AC Adapter (new – added $15 value) · **NEW** 6-Cell 47WHr Lithium-Ion Battery in perfect condition -- just needs broken in properly using simple instructions provided to ensure maximum life -- a $25 added value · SD Card 3-in-1 Reader slot **UPGRADED** Bluetooth module added (added value $10) – ****please note***** this may or may not work with your current Bluetooth devices! I tested the Bluetooth operation and it worked perfectly with a Bluetooth 4.0 mouse. If you’re in need of Bluetooth and you have any difficulties, you may wish to buy an inexpensive Bluetooth dongle that plugs into a USB port which is plug-‘n-play with most versions of Linux, and disabling the onboard Bluetooth. · **UPDATED** to latest (and final) BIOSversion (A19) · 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports · PC Card Slot · 1 IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port · 1 VGA (15-pin) port · 1 RJ -45 (LAN) port · 1 S-video (S/PDIF) port · 1 Headphone/Speakers-out · 1 Microphone-in · 101-key compatible with full-size keyboard with One touch launch keys and Action keys -- replaced original keyboard with one in much better condition ($15 value) · Touch Pad with integrated and 2-way scrollpad support -- BRAND NEW PALMREST WITH NEW TOUCHPAD ($25 VALUE) · speakers · 802.11b/g/n WLAN · Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN · Can use Dell Docking Stations · Pre-downloaded starter/overview and service manuals · Approx. 5.50 lbs · approx. 13"(W) X 9.5"(D) X 1.5"(H) I sell these machines as projects to repurpose them and only make a little profit to cover the replacement parts and time spent. My prices are take into account paying for E-Bay fees and shipping (sometimes across the US) while still getting a fair price for a quality laptop. I will also include a DVD copy of Ubuntu Linux 20.4 LTS 64-bit and Linux Mint 20.1 LTS 64-bit, as well as a copy of the basic setup and features manual for this laptop. If not using a Bluetooth mouse, I suggest buying a wireless USB mouse with a dongle for this laptop – which works flawlessly with this laptop and Linux as a plug-n-play device. Note once again, that although this laptop has Bluetooth, not all Bluetooth devices may work well with it. FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING!! Please ask any questions BEFORE purchasing and thanks for looking! NOTE: Because this is an electronic device and i have no control over how the buyer uses it after received, I CANNOT accept returns unless the machine arrives physically damaged as evidenced by shipper handling. This laptop is otherwise guaranteed to work as described and I stand by my good reputation. These are not "buy and try" laptops as it would not be feasible for me to sell them otherwise. Thank you for your understanding!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Grove City, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-10-21T18:28:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD