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[Used] Dell Latitude 7390 i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 Pro Laptop - $219 Delivered @ MetroCom

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[Used] Dell Latitude 7390 i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 Pro Laptop - $219 Delivered @ MetroCom
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coathanger007 on 03/02/2024 - 19:51 metrocom.com.au (3092 clicks)
Last edited 03/02/2024 - 20:07 by 1 other user

Thought this was a pretty decent deal for a back to school laptop. Comes with free shipping and 3 months warranty.

Good cosmetic condition, may have some scratches wear and marks. Battery Health 60% and above.

Intel Core™ i5-8350U Processor(Core i5-8350U)
8GB DDR4
Windows 11 Pro 64
256GB SSD
Wireless Network
Intel® Wireless-AC 8265 2×2 AC Bluetooth® 4.1
Ports:
HDMI 1.4(1) • Universal Jack • MultiMedia card reader (SD 4.0) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare) • Display Port over USB Type-C(optional Thunderbolt 3 (1) • RJ 45 • DC-in
720P Camera
ntel UHD 620
13.3 FHD screen

Computing 13.3inch Computer Dell Laptop

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  • super-zero on 03/02/2024 - 20:02
    +6

    Probably flag that these are refurbished/ used laptops.
    Specs looks good for the price.

  • olympicwiz on 03/02/2024 - 20:05

    Can it be expanded to 16gb memory?

    • Brrrrt on 03/02/2024 - 20:21
      +2

      One slot, need to replace original stick. But yes.

    • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 20:54

      There is a lot of confusion on that as the "7390 2-in-1" is soldered. But this model can be upgraded.

      These are great laptops for school, except for the old batteries. A genuine or high-quality replacement should be under $100.
      Or you can use a USB-C power-bank to top them up. 30W recommended.

      • coxymla on 03/02/2024 - 22:43
        +1

        A lot of Dells won't charge unless your USB-C device does 20V profiles. You may need a hefty power bank that offers 65W charging.

        • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 22:48
          +2

          One of my kids has the 7390 2-in-1, ran it off a 30W charger when travelling.

          • coxymla on 03/02/2024 - 22:53
            +1

            @bargaino: Oh, that's good! Had a 8th gen Latitude and a 9th gen Vostro that were very picky.

      • utsc on 03/02/2024 - 23:06

        Could you provide a link to buy Genuine batteries for reasonable price ~$100

        I did some research on buying Genuine batteries for my HP laptop from Australian suppliers and the description can be misleading and confusing.

        Certified HP Genuine Replacement Parts - $165
        https://store.emprgroup.com.au/p-545456-hp-genuine-battery-r…

          • spicygastropod on 04/02/2024 - 06:34
            +1

            @bargaino: Yes, have used them for two Surface batteries.

          • bhm133 on 04/02/2024 - 12:00

            @bargaino: They also have a physical store front in bridge road, Richmond 3121. Haven't bought from them but no bad reviews and they are quick to reply to questions about their products (previously looking for a Lenovo t470 battery).

          • utsc on 04/02/2024 - 16:41

            @bargaino: Small supplier; Are they an authorized Dell supplier?.
            I purchased a HP battery from eBay seller who has been in business for over 15 years for $30 and the battery seems to be alright.
            HW Info detects the battery as HP and provides a model number as the original HP battery;
            Likely to be a OEM compatible battery where the chip has been programed to show as HP.
            Brother cartridge chips are programed such that the machine accepts it as genuine brother cartridge.

        • Geekomatic on 04/02/2024 - 01:15

          Ordered a factory battery from Acer (I know not this thread) which was dead.

          Acer wanted me to send the entire laptop for troubleshooting.

          F Acer

    • RedHab on 05/02/2024 - 08:02

      I've upgraded mine to 32GB. You'll need a single DDR4 so-dimm, though as only 1 slot.

  • soupiejr on 03/02/2024 - 20:26

    Looks like there's only 1 slot for RAM, so you'll have to remove the old one to upgrade it.

  • Nand0sx on 03/02/2024 - 20:34

    These are very old. Processor is from 2017 just FYI, won't be powerhouse.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/02/2024 - 20:38
      +8

      So about the same as those $189 surface pro 5 that ozbargain went nuts for ?

      (Also why does 2017 feel like so very long ago..)

      • ozvictor on 03/02/2024 - 20:47
        +3

        The display on the surface pro is much better, even better than most displays on the 1k laptop nowadays

      • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 20:56

        The Pro 5 has an older 6th gen CPU and soldered RAM. As ozvictor said, you get it for the display.
        They would be good for school, except kids tend to break the screens, due to lack of a rigid keyboard.

      • Nillionaire on 03/02/2024 - 23:22

        The Surface Pro was a flagship Microsoft device. This laptop wasn't.

        The same way that former flagship phones like the iPhone 11 Pro Max or Galaxy S21 Ultra is probably a better choice than most current budget and midrange phones.

    • freefall101 on 03/02/2024 - 20:50
      +7

      My company (a big one) still has 8th gen latitudes in service, although most of them will go this year. They're great as 99% of our work is web or Office based these days.

      I had a 6th gen i5 latitude that I gave away mid last year, this will be the replacement for me because I miss that machine - it was incredibly useful. This has the benefit of double the cores, able to plug it into my usb c dock, ongoing Windows 11 support, it is everything I need for helping family with finances and taxes, writing long emails and updating my resume on the couch.

      But yeah, not a workstation. For $220, wouldn't expect one.

      • ferguson on 03/02/2024 - 20:57
        +9

        Agreed.

        Web browsing and streaming content is what 95% of people do with personal computers. Yet for some reason OzBargain rips apart "cheap" laptops as if everyone is looking to play AAA Title games.

        For $219 these are great value.

      • solidussnake on 04/02/2024 - 07:33

        My Gov department has 8th gen HP elitebook not due due for disposal till Aug still more than enough for office internet and mapping software. I still have a 6th gen in my Dell xps still going strong with a new battery

  • DigitalAnalog on 03/02/2024 - 20:51

    The battery should at least be replaceable, right?

  • ssdexecutor82 on 03/02/2024 - 20:53

    Usb c powered?

    • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 20:57

      You can, but they also have a round plug for charging, which is likely used by the supplied charger.

      • Binchicken22 on 03/02/2024 - 22:28

        Really? My 7390 is USB C only

        • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 22:29
          +2

          You have the "2 in 1" model then. It causes much confusion.

    • awph on 03/02/2024 - 21:35

      Yes, USB-C or Dell 7.4mm barrel jack can be used for charging.

  • vinni9284 on 03/02/2024 - 20:53
    +5

    https://m.catch.com.au/product/dell-latitude-7390-intel-i7-8…

    $80 more but i7, 512GB SSD & 16GB Ram

    • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 21:02

      Those are B-grade from ACT, which most likely means battery under 80%, same as above.

      • vinni9284 on 03/02/2024 - 21:06
        +1

        Battery can be changed. Still a better specd laptop for a little more. Plus the extra RAM is crucial as the U suffix CPU is gutless and will grind after a Windows update. 8GB Ram for a laptop these days is a paper weight

        • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 21:14
          -1

          Meh, my old 8GB laptop still works fine with Windows 10. Though I use the 32GB desktop for development work. (boated IDE plus VM)

          • vinni9284 on 03/02/2024 - 21:19
            +1

            @bargaino: That's great. So your laptop is used as a secondary paper weight when you want to browse the net and all the stuff that can handle minimal tasks

            • bargaino on 03/02/2024 - 21:38

              @vinni9284: Context was school etc. These are great for most office/study type work. No need to be an arse, but I guess if it makes you feel good …

        • lucky.ozbargain on 03/02/2024 - 21:14

          Out of stock.

      • Peter990 on 03/02/2024 - 21:28

        Mentioned as 60% and above.

    • Radmaniac on 03/02/2024 - 21:08
      -1

      Thanks for this. Do you know if keyboard is backlit?

      • vinni9284 on 03/02/2024 - 21:12

        Doesn't look it

  • aussie-bargainz on 03/02/2024 - 21:05

    Bought! Cheers OP!

  • lucky.ozbargain on 03/02/2024 - 21:13
    +2

    Sigh bought one for the parents.

  • PainToad on 03/02/2024 - 21:21
    +1

    Battery Health 60% and above

    😬

  • Peter990 on 03/02/2024 - 21:23
    +2

    My wife used this laptop(2 in 1 model) at work. Poor display and keyboard issues made her change it twice and now she is using Lenovo X1 with no issues for last 7 months.

    • awph on 03/02/2024 - 21:33

      How bad is the display on the 2in1 model? Does it have a very poor viewing angle, or was there something else wrong with it?

      • penno2 on 04/02/2024 - 08:57

        Seems fine to me (typing this on one now). I replaced a Surface Pro 5 with this and don't notice a difference (maybe I would side-by-side). Maybe it would be an issue if I used it all day long, don't know.

    • ballsau on 03/02/2024 - 22:18
      +1

      Got a dell myself and the keyboard sucks ass

  • awph on 03/02/2024 - 21:31

    Pretty decent specs for the price. Latitude 7280/7290/7380/7390 use the same chassis and the keyboard is pretty nice on these, and supposedly you can even put a single 32GB stick in there according to a reddit post.

  • Binchicken22 on 03/02/2024 - 22:29

    I bought one of these about a year ago except the i7/16GB model, it's a great little laptop for general use.

    You really don't need the latest gen stuff for any "normal PC use".

  • WilhelmBargo on 03/02/2024 - 23:16

    Could this run Sims 4

  • shutuptakemymoney101 on 03/02/2024 - 23:40
    +2

    Another 5% off if you sign up to the newsletter.

    https://phinkotechnology.com.au/instantsearch/result/?q=Dell…

  • Jigram on 03/02/2024 - 23:57
    -1

    Could this run age of empires 1 (1997)?

    • Binchicken22 on 04/02/2024 - 00:03
      +1

      Dunno if you are taking the piss or not… But yes, easily.

  • amaslam on 04/02/2024 - 01:15
    +2

    Have one of these for the HS student in the house and has been going fine for all Yr 8 and Yr 9 stuff. I upgraded the RAM to 16 GB and replaced the battery (it gets about 6-7 hours). Also upped the SSD to a 1 TB. Since HS stuff for the most part is web based in Chrome/Google it works just fine and the only other thing HS student needs it for is spotify/youtube/netflix which it handles without a hitch. No reason to rip these apart as they're great value and it fits the use cases of most people (watch videos, browse web, listen to music and run Office).

  • scottySK on 04/02/2024 - 07:09

    With talk of buying a replacement battery for ~100, why not just spend 320 upfront for a newer laptop? eg https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/186231898618?hash=item2b5c4941fa…

    • HandsomeMonkey on 04/02/2024 - 09:29
      -2

      That's not new. It's also refurbished.

      • scottySK on 04/02/2024 - 11:07
        +1

        Newer. As in newer model, better performance.

    • OzBragain on 04/02/2024 - 10:02

      Does the Lenovo have a new battery?

      • scottySK on 04/02/2024 - 11:16
        +2

        I'm not associated with this company, but I did buy a gen 2 p14s from them recently at a similar price. Unit was basically brand new and battery health was 96%, and surprisingly had 20gb of ram rather than the 16gb on the listing. I would have posted as a deal but only had <10 units showing at the time.

        You can always check with them what their minimum battery health is on these listings. At the very least I know it will be more than the 60% minimum in the Dell, and 12 months warranty is better than the 3 months listed.

        Just posting options for people as I reckon $219+$100 battery replacement is not a good buy for an old Dell

  • spy on 04/02/2024 - 12:40
    +1

    Any worth getting from here? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/828632#comment-14909761

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