Dell Latitude E7250 — 12.5" Compact Business Laptop
A compact 12.5-inch business laptop with a dual-core Intel Core i7-5600U, 8GB of memory and a 128GB SSD, supplied without an operating system. Includes a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
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Core i7 in a small chassis — the i7-5600U with vPro gives more headroom than the i5 configurations usually found at this size.
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Very portable — a 12.5-inch business machine around 1.3kg — genuinely easy to carry every day.
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Solid-state storage — a 128GB SSD keeps boot and application launch immediate rather than the slow start of a mechanical drive.
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Supplied clean, ready for your image — no operating system installed, so you can deploy your own Windows licence, a Linux build or a managed corporate image.
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Magnesium alloy build — Dell commercial construction with a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard.
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Expandable — accessible memory slot and drive bay, so both can be increased if needed.
Performance in Use
The Core i7-5600U is a dual-core, four-thread processor at up to 3.2GHz with vPro support — the strongest chip Dell offered in the E7250. For focused office work, browsing and video calls it remains perfectly usable, though it is a 5th-generation part and will not keep pace with modern multitasking.
The 128GB SSD is modest but fast. It is enough for an operating system and working documents, particularly in a cloud-first setup, and the drive is user-replaceable if you need more. 8GB of memory is adequate for the workloads this machine suits.
It ships without an operating system, which is deliberate: the 5th-generation processor is not supported for Windows 11, and Windows 10 has reached end of support, so installing an unpatched OS would not serve you. It is best suited to a Linux deployment, an internally-managed image, or a single-purpose role behind a managed network.
Technical Specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i7-5600U (5th Gen, 2 cores / 4 threads, up to 3.2GHz, vPro capable) |
| Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 5500 (integrated) |
| Memory |
8GB DDR3L |
| Storage |
128GB SSD |
| Display |
12.5" HD 1366 x 768 |
| Operating System |
None supplied — ready for your own image |
| Keyboard |
Backlit, spill-resistant |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Ports |
USB 3.0, HDMI, mini DisplayPort, headset |
| Camera |
HD webcam |
| Chassis |
Magnesium alloy, approximately 1.3kg |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty |
Is It Right For You?
✓ Best for
- Linux deployments
- Organisations with their own corporate image
- Single-purpose and offline roles
- Buyers who already hold a Windows licence
- Compact machines for site or workshop use
- Internally managed environments
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✗ Not for
- Buyers who need an operating system supplied
- Windows 11 deployments (CPU unsupported)
- Internet-facing use without a current OS
- Video editing, 3D rendering or gaming
- Spreadsheet-heavy work (HD screen)
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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 is no operating system installed?
This processor generation is not supported for Windows 11, and Windows 10 has now reached end of support, so we supply the machine clean rather than installing an operating system that cannot be kept patched. It is ready for your own Windows licence, a Linux build, or a managed corporate image.
What can I install on it?
Any operating system you hold a licence for — Windows 10 or 11 if your hardware assessment allows it, or a current Linux distribution, which runs well on hardware of this generation and remains fully supported.
What resolution is the screen?
This configuration has the 12.5 inch HD 1366 x 768 panel.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage?
Yes — the E7250 has an accessible memory slot and drive bay under the base panel.
How is data from the previous owner handled?
Every drive is wiped to a documented erasure standard before the machine is listed. Nothing from the prior deployment remains.
What are the delivery options?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
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. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on size and destination. If something is not right, talk to us — support is handled in-house by the same team that refurbished the machine.