Dell Latitude E7470 — 14" Business Laptop
A 14-inch business laptop with a dual-core Intel Core i5-6300U, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, running Windows 10 Pro. Supplied with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty and free Australian shipping.
Key Benefits
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Genuinely affordable business hardware — a full magnesium-alloy Latitude chassis and a proper 14-inch Full HD screen at entry-level cost.
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256GB solid-state storage — boots in seconds and stays responsive — the single change that most affects how quick a machine of this age feels.
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14" Full HD display — 1920 x 1080 rather than the 1366 x 768 panel common at this level, so documents and spreadsheets show far more at once.
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Backlit keyboard — the Latitude keyboard is the range's strongest feature — full travel and stable, with backlighting for low light.
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Business-grade build — magnesium alloy chassis, spill-resistant keyboard and Dell commercial durability standards.
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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 Core i5-6300U is a dual-core, four-thread processor with vPro support. It is honest about what it is: comfortable for Microsoft 365, browsing, email and a video call, but it will show its age if you push it with dozens of tabs alongside heavy spreadsheets. For focused single-task work it remains perfectly pleasant to use.
The 256GB SSD is what makes it feel modern. Boot, wake and application launch happen without the pauses that define an older mechanical-drive laptop. Combined with 8GB of memory, this is a machine that does ordinary work well rather than one that struggles at everything.
It fits a specific and useful role: a second machine, a study or home laptop, a site or workshop unit, or a low-cost fleet where the work is browser and Office based. Because Windows 10 has reached end of support, it is best suited to internally-managed or single-purpose deployments rather than general internet-facing use.
Technical Specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-6300U (6th Gen, 2 cores / 4 threads, up to 3.0GHz, vPro capable) |
| Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) |
| Memory |
8GB DDR4 |
| Storage |
256GB SSD |
| Display |
14" Full HD 1920 x 1080 |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 Pro (genuine, activated) |
| Keyboard |
Backlit, spill-resistant |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Ports |
USB 3.0, HDMI, mini DisplayPort, headset |
| Camera |
HD webcam |
| Chassis |
Magnesium alloy |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty |
Is It Right For You?
✓ Best for
- Study, home and second machines
- Microsoft 365, email and browsing
- Site, workshop and single-purpose roles
- Budget-conscious fleet deployments
- Internally managed or offline environments
- Buyers wanting a Full HD screen at low cost
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✗ Not for
- Windows 11 deployments (CPU unsupported)
- Internet-facing use needing current security updates
- Video editing, 3D rendering or gaming
- Heavy multitasking across many applications
- Users needing a numeric keypad
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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.
Why Windows 10 rather than Windows 11?
The Intel Core i5-6300U 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.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage?
Yes — the E7470 has accessible memory slots and an M.2 drive bay under the base panel, so both can be increased.
Is the screen Full HD?
Yes — this configuration has a 14 inch 1920 x 1080 panel, not the lower-resolution 1366 x 768 option that was also sold in this range.
What is it genuinely good for?
Office work, browsing, email and video calls, especially as a second machine or in a single-purpose role. It is not a machine for heavy multitasking or creative work.
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.