Dell Latitude 7280 — 12.5" Compact Business Laptop
A compact 12.5-inch business laptop with a dual-core Intel Core i7-7600U, 8GB of memory, a 256GB SSD and a Full HD display, running Windows 10 Pro. Supplied with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty and free Australian shipping.
Key Benefits
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Genuinely small and light — a 12.5-inch chassis around 1.2kg — this is the size class people actually carry every day rather than occasionally.
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Core i7 in a compact body — the i7-7600U with vPro gives the 7280 more processing headroom than the i5 configurations more commonly found at this size.
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Full HD display — 1920 x 1080 in 12.5 inches means a sharp, dense picture — far better than the HD panels usual in small business laptops.
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256GB solid-state storage — immediate boot and application launch, which is what keeps a machine of this generation feeling quick.
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Premium Latitude 7000 build — carbon fibre construction with a backlit keyboard — the business range built for daily travel.
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Free Australian shipping — tracked delivery anywhere in Australia at no extra cost, backed by a 12-month warranty.
Performance in Use
The i7-7600U is a dual-core, four-thread processor with turbo to 3.9GHz and vPro support — the strongest chip Dell put in the 7280. In a 12.5-inch chassis that gives noticeably more headroom than the i5 versions, and it handles Microsoft 365, browsing, email and video calls comfortably.
The 256GB SSD and 8GB of memory make it quick where it counts: instant boot and wake, immediate application launch. It is not built for heavy parallel workloads, but for focused office work in a machine you carry all day, it holds up well.
Its real appeal is the size. At 12.5 inches and roughly 1.2kg, with a Full HD screen rather than the usual HD panel, it suits commuters, students and anyone working from cafes, client sites or hot desks. As Windows 10 has reached end of support, it is best suited to internally-managed or single-purpose roles rather than general internet-facing use.
Technical Specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i7-7600U (7th Gen, 2 cores / 4 threads, up to 3.9GHz, vPro capable) |
| Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 620 (integrated) |
| Memory |
8GB DDR4 |
| Storage |
256GB SSD |
| Display |
12.5" Full HD 1920 x 1080 |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 Pro (genuine, activated) |
| Keyboard |
Backlit, spill-resistant |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Ports |
USB-C, USB 3.0, HDMI, headset |
| Camera |
HD webcam |
| Chassis |
Carbon fibre, approximately 1.2kg |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty |
Is It Right For You?
✓ Best for
- Commuting, travel and hot-desking
- Students and mobile professionals
- Email, browsing and Microsoft 365
- Users who want a small machine with a sharp screen
- Internally managed or offline environments
- Second machines for frequent travellers
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✗ Not for
- Windows 11 deployments (CPU unsupported)
- Internet-facing use needing current security updates
- Users who want a large screen or numeric keypad
- Video editing, 3D rendering or gaming
- Heavy multitasking across many applications
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Condition Grades
| A — Excellent |
Minimal signs of use. Light marks may be visible on close inspection but the chassis, screen and keyboard present as near-new. Battery tested at 70% or better of original design capacity. |
| B — Good |
Light cosmetic wear consistent with normal business use — surface scratches or scuffs on the lid or palmrest. Fully functional with no impact on performance. Battery tested at 50–70% of original design capacity. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the battery replaced?
Batteries are tested, not automatically replaced. Grade A units hold 70% or more of original design capacity and Grade B units 50–70%. Every battery carries a 30-day warranty.
How small is it really?
The 12.5-inch chassis is around 1.2kg — small enough to work comfortably on a train tray table or a cafe table, which a 14 or 15-inch machine is not.
Why Windows 10 rather than Windows 11?
The Intel Core i7-7600U is not on Microsoft's supported processor list for Windows 11, so Windows 10 Pro is the correct and stable choice for this hardware. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 have now ended, so this suits offline, single-purpose or internally-managed roles rather than general internet-facing use.
Is the screen Full HD?
Yes — 1920 x 1080 in a 12.5-inch panel, which is unusually sharp for this size and much better than the HD panels commonly fitted to small business laptops.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage?
Yes — the 7280 has an accessible memory slot and M.2 drive bay under the base panel.
Is the operating system genuine?
Yes. Windows 10 Pro is installed and activated against the licence embedded in the unit.
What are the delivery options?
Free standard AU shipping with tracking is included.
Warranty & Support
Every unit ships with a 12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty covering parts and labour. Batteries, as consumable items, carry a 30-day warranty. We have been refurbishing business IT in Melbourne since 2001 — every machine is professionally tested, data-wiped to a documented standard, cleaned and graded before it is listed. Orders ship free anywhere in Australia with tracking. If something is not right, talk to us — support is handled in-house by the same team that refurbished the machine.